Hamdan Bin Mohammed Highlights Empowerment Of Emirati Youth At Al Nokhba Programme Meeting
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, emphasised the importance of equipping young Emiratis with future-ready skills. He highlighted that these skills are crucial for building a sustainable, knowledge-based economy in the UAE. The focus is on education and innovation to empower youth to contribute significantly to national development and enhance the UAE's regional and global standing.
"Our wise leadership has always prioritised investing in minds before resources, recognising that people are the most enduring and impactful strategic asset. The innovations emerging across various national sectors today clearly demonstrate that Emiratis are not only keeping pace with global technological progress but are also at the forefront of leading and shaping it," H.H. stated.
The ‘Al Nokhba Programme’ plays a pivotal role in this vision by nurturing exceptional talent. Organised by the National Service and Reserve Authority, it collaborates with entities like the Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office, Dubai Future Foundation, and Khalifa University. This initiative aims to support a knowledge-based economy by fostering innovation and leadership among participants.
During a meeting at Emirates Towers, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan met over 100 outstanding participants from the programme. The event was attended by notable figures such as Major General Pilot Sheikh Ahmed bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan and Omar Sultan Al Olama. The gathering showcased projects developed by Emirati talents in sectors like aviation, robotics, data science, biotechnology, telecommunications, space, and nuclear energy.
The projects presented included a greenhouse cooling system designed for the UAE climate and fire-resistant materials made from biological waste. Other innovations featured were a satellite positioning system for space use, the ‘SARIM’ robot for desert navigation, an AI-powered marine monitoring platform called ‘EMAPS’, and the ‘M061’ ventilator developed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The programme enhances participants' skills in research, engineering project feasibility studies, electromechanical device design and manufacturing, technical schematics creation, smart monitoring systems development, engineering systems testing, leadership training, teamwork enhancement, public speaking improvement, presentation preparation, critical thinking stimulation, scientific research advancement, coding proficiency development and applying theoretical knowledge to practical solutions.
Programme Successes
Since its inception in 2019, ‘Al Nokhba Programme’ has graduated over 200 recruits across 14 cohorts. With a rigorous selection process focusing on emerging technology fields, all graduates have secured employment within months of completing the programme. This 100% placement rate highlights the strategic value of such initiatives in preparing a future-ready generation.
The programme’s graduates actively contribute to strengthening the UAE's global competitiveness across key sectors. Their achievements underscore the nation's commitment to equipping its workforce with essential knowledge and skills needed for future opportunities and challenges.
With inputs from WAM
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