Global edtech leader upGrad seeks to upskill 25 per cent of UAE’s working professionals

Global edtech leader upGrad seeks to upskill 25 per cent of UAE’s working professionals

Sajjad Ahmad, Deputy Business Editor The UAE can generate an additional 43,000 jobs by 2030 by closing the skills gap. This opportunity can lead to a gain of $4.3 billion (Dh15.8 billion) for the country, according to the World Economic Forum. Global edtech leader upGrad is aligned with the UAE’s visionary initiatives such as National Talent Agenda that will bridge the talent gap. Upskilling and reskilling talent may be the only pathways to ensure people continue to have opportunities for work and career growth. Our recent acquisition of global edtech firm KnowledgeHut, which also has offices in UAE, is a step in this direction, said Saranjit Sangar, CEO upGrade for the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. She added, “Our vision is to upskill 25% of the UAE’s working professionals over the next three to five years. We look forward to providing quality career outcomes and driving educational inclusion through our programmes.” Sangar said, “upGrad’s programmes are reverse engineered to meet current job demands across industry sectors in the UAE. We offer programmes in data sciences, blockchain, machine learning, AI and emerging technologies that are in demand for the future.” upGrad’s growth testifies to the demand for accessible, affordable, and