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Press Release

His Excellency Dr. Faisal Alayyan, President and CEO of HCT, emphasized the

significance of the partnership, stating: “This initiative marks a transformative milestone in our

educational journey. By embedding AI into our curricula, we are equipping Emirati youth with
the future-focused skills needed to lead in a digital economy. Our partnership with Saal.ai

ensures students gain both technical competencies and the innovative mindset to become agile

problem-solvers and drivers of national progress.”

Vikraman Poduval, CEO of Saal.ai, said: “At Saal.ai, we believe in the transformative power
of technology to drive societal progress. By equipping Emirati students with practical AI skills

and collaborating with public sector entities, we are fostering innovation as well as contributing
to the UAE’s vision of a sustainable and knowledge-based economy.”

This partnership is aligned with HCT’s 2023–2028 strategic vision, which prioritizes applied
learning, industry engagement, and the development of future-ready graduates. It also

reinforces HCT’s role in delivering high-impact academic experiences that prepare Emirati
students for the demands of an evolving global workforce. More broadly, the collaboration

supports the UAE’s national educational agenda and the UAE National Strategy for Artificial
Intelligence 2031, which aims to position the country as a global AI leader. The strategy

envisions integrating AI across sectors such as education, space, technology, energy, and

transportation.

Further demonstrating this commitment, the UAE will introduce AI across government school

curricula, from kindergarten through Grade 12, beginning next academic year. This nationwide
initiative is part of a long-term strategy to prepare future generations for the digital era.

Globally, the AI industry is projected to reach a market value of USD 15.7 trillion by 2030. For
the UAE, AI adoption is expected to boost GDP by 35 percent (USD 96 billion) and reduce

government spending by nearly USD 3 billion through greater efficiency.

This partnership represents a key milestone in aligning education with national priorities and

empowering the next generation of Emirati innovators and leaders.
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