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technologies.

The agreement was formalised 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 programmes.

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.

President and CEO of HCT, Dr. Faisal Alayyan, 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.”

CEO of Saal.ai, Vikraman Poduval, 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.

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