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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 analytics.
Through this platform, students will develop practical expertise that enhances their employability,
while industry partners benefit from a skilled pipeline of graduates proficient in cutting-edge
technologies.

Dr. Faisal Alayyan, President and CEO of HCT, said, “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, added, “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 prioritises 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.
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.

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.

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