UAE’s focus on quality education is a game changer

UAE’s focus on quality education is a game changer

The world is changing fast and not only in geopolitical terms. The meteoric rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the ethical issues it raises as well as the fast adoption of robotics in industries are posing new questions never before confronted by mankind: Will AI replace specific jobs, especially those requiring human ingenuity such as creative writing, painting, architectural and industrial designs, among others? And will the takeover of robots replace millions of jobs, especially semi-skilled labour, on assembly lines, in agriculture, malls and supermarkets, in classrooms and in public transport modes? While the advanced economies begin to grapple with and adapt to such challenges, developing and less developed countries are yet to address them or put them on their national agendas. The MENA countries stand out in a particularly challenged region. The region comprises a complex group of countries that include states mired in civil strife (Yemen, Libya, Sudan, Syria and Iraq) as well as countries facing political and economic challenges (Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Tunisia and Morocco). On the other hand, the GCC countries enjoy economic growth, political stability and record per capita indicators. But the looming challenges of AI and robotics will, at some stage, be added to