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HCT and Saal.ai Partner to Cultivate UAE’s Next Generation of AI Talent

July 2, 2025 3 min read Author: Jennifer Onyeagoro F E

The collaboration aims to equip Emirati students with future-ready skills in artificial intelligence (AI) and big data
technologies.

In a major step toward advancing the UAE’s innovation ecosystem and higher education landscape, the Higher Colleges of
Technology (HCT), the largest higher education institution in the UAE, has signed a strategic partnership with Saal.ai, a cognitive
technology company under the Abu Dhabi Capital Group (ADCG). The collaboration aims to equip Emirati students with future-
ready skills in artificial intelligence (AI) and big data technologies.

The agreement was formalized during a signing ceremony held at the HCT campus, reinforcing both institutions’ commitment to
nurturing local talent and supporting the UAE’s transformation into a knowledge-based economy. This initiative aligns with the UAE

Year of Community and the nation’s broader goals to accelerate innovation, empower youth, and foster impactful partnerships
between academia and technology leaders.

At the heart of this collaboration is the integration of DigiXT, Saal.ai’s UAE-developed enterprise-grade AI and big data platform,
into HCT’s academic programs. This will offer students hands-on learning experiences with real-world applications of AI and data

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