Abu Dhabi launches Digital Talent initiative for young people
The UAE Government’s Artificial Intelligence Office and Mawaheb Talent Hub, part of Abu Dhabi’s Department of Government Enablement, announced the Abu Dhabi Digital Talent initiative on October 8.
Event / data period: 2026-10-08
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The initiative offers an intensive eight-week programme connecting university education with technology careers. Its three specialised learning tracks combine in-person and virtual sessions, with Mawaheb, QudraTech, Inception42, Intel, Oracle and upGrad participating as partners.
The Abu Dhabi Media Office said participants would receive practical training and professional development. The announcement describes the programme design; it gives no participant count or measured training outcome.
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Abu Dhabi launches Digital Talent initiative for young people
The UAE Government’s Artificial Intelligence Office and Mawaheb Talent Hub, part of Abu Dhabi’s Department of Government Enablement, announced the Abu Dhabi Digital Talent initiative on October 8.
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Abu Dhabi launches Digital Talent initiative for young people
The UAE Government’s Artificial Intelligence Office and Mawaheb Talent Hub, part of Abu Dhabi’s Department of Government Enablement, announced the Abu Dhabi Digital Talent initiative on October 8.
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Abu Dhabi launches Digital Talent initiative for young people
The UAE Government’s Artificial Intelligence Office and Mawaheb Talent Hub, part of Abu Dhabi’s Department of Government Enablement, announced the Abu Dhabi Digital Talent initiative on October 8.
- Planned programme duration
- 8 weeks
- 2026-10-08 · Target
- Planned specialised learning tracks
- 3 count
- 2026-10-08 · Target
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- Artificial intelligenceSuggested
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- EducationSuggested
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