Digital Dubai has formalised a strategic partnership agreement with the Dubai Future Foundation, underscoring the shared commitment of both organisations to developing national capabilities that can foresee and shape the future through innovative concepts, technologies, skills, and tools.
The agreement was signed by Tariq Al Janahi, CEO of the Corporate Enablement Sector at Digital Dubai, and Saeed Al Falasi, Executive Director of Future Design and Acceleration at the Dubai Future Foundation.
The focus of this partnership is on empowering participants in the Digital Pioneers Programme, an initiative by Digital Dubai aimed at training recent graduates over a year to become future leaders. The programme blends technical and behavioural skills, with a strong emphasis on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and the tools of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Tariq Al Janahi commented, “This agreement aligns with Digital Dubai’s efforts to enhance digital skills, invest in the talent driving the digital transformation process, and provide them with advanced and diverse training resources. We are delighted that Dubai Future Foundation serves as a key learning and development hub for Dubai’s digital talent.”
Saeed Al Falasi, Executive Director of Future Design and Acceleration at Dubai Future Foundation, stated, “Imagining, designing, and implementing the future—while staying prepared for its opportunities and changes—is a fundamental principle behind the Dubai Future Foundation’s various programmes and initiatives. Strategic partnerships with leading entities, such as Digital Dubai, a global leader in digital transformation, strengthen Dubai’s position as the world’s most future-ready city.”
The partnership covers several key areas, including the launch of joint training programmes with top global technology firms and participation in international events that highlight the latest advancements in future technologies.
