The Ministry of Education and the World Economic Forum cooperate to equip one billion people for the labour market by 2030

The Ministry of Education and the World Economic Forum cooperate to equip one billion people for the labour market by 2030

Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi

- The Ministry cooperates with the World Economic Forum to advance society in various fields, including humanitarian, social, cultural, and sports, as well as employment, creativity, innovation, and community innovation. This cooperation focuses on scientific research and development.

- Our focus in the Ministry is on developing the education system and its outputs to improve skills and prepare people for leadership roles. Our goal is to keep up with the changing global economy and business sectors while also contributing to the development of national economies.

- The ‘Closing the Future Skills Gap’ initiative aims to align human skills with future needs and supports the achievement of a more just and inclusive world for future generations.

Professor Klaus Schwab

- The ‘Closing the Future Skills Gap’ initiative has reached more than 350 million people so far, and cooperation with the Ministry of Education in the UAE will allow expanding the scope of the initiative to reach more than 600 million people between 2023-2025.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The Ministry has announced that it will work more closely with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to expand the "Closing the Future Skills Gap" initiative in the UAE and the region. The goal is to empower