Emirates NBD unveils ‘National Digital Talent Program’ to support UAE’s AI strategy

Emirates NBD unveils ‘National Digital Talent Program’ to support UAE’s AI strategy

One of the largest banking groups in the Middle East, Emirates NBD has launched a first-of-its-kind ‘National Digital Talent Program’ to support the UAE government’s National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031.

The program was launched in conjunction with the Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications Office, Mr. Omar bin Sultan Al Olama.

With the aim to nurture a pool of UAE interns over the next four years, the banking group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Teleworking Applications Office, as well as the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) and University of Sharjah (UoS).

According to the statement, this comes as part of ongoing efforts to support the UAE government’s National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031, which aims at developing a world-class national workforce proficient in AI and related technologies.

The joint initiative will contribute to building and growing local digital talent by offering the necessary resources and equipping young UAE nationals with critical skills and practical knowledge needed to flourish in the field of digital and information technologies including AI, ultimately contributing to priority sectors of the national digital economy.

Mr. Al Olama affirmed the UAE’s keenness