Here’s why coding is a biggest game changer for digital innovation

Here’s why coding is a biggest game changer for digital innovation

A lot is occurring in technology disruption, from smart and connected gadgets to AI-powered apps, and more is predicted in the coming years. As a result, many new employment opportunities are being created, and many current job profiles are being re-defined. This is where computer programming, or coding, becomes a critical talent for people looking for the most significant job opportunities or improving their current skills and abilities. Coding is a game-changer, and currently, it is recognised as a necessary skill and a competitive advantage for a wide range of professional roles. Undoubtedly one of the most important talents to master for current and future generations, coding and programming help young students develop problem-solving abilities, such as solving an issue rationally and creatively. The UAE has launched initiatives under the ‘Project of the 50’ aiming to attract 100 of the world’s best coders to the country – every day. In 2017, Sheikh Mohammed launched the One Million Arab Coders to teach one million young people from the Arab world how to code. As part of the initiative, the selected candidates were taught various coding skills and applied them in website and mobile application development, blockchain, artificial intelligence, data, and cloud