Upskilling and reskilling in the United Arab Emirates: Future-proofing careers with AI skills

David Santandreu Calonge*, Firuz Kamalov, Pablo Medina Aguerrebere, Leisa Hassock, Linda Smail, Dima Yousef, Dimple R. Thadani, Theresa F N Kwong, Nadia Abdulla

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The rapid evolution of technology, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI), is reshaping the global job market at an unprecedented pace. This transformative wave presents challenges and opportunities, especially for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as it endeavours to future-proof its workforce. This article examines the imperative of upskilling and reskilling as a strategic response to the dynamic demands of the contemporary job landscape in the UAE. Focusing on the pivotal role of AI skills, the paper explores the current state of the UAE workforce, highlighting the vulnerabilities of existing job roles and industries to technological disruptions. The global context of upskilling initiatives provides a backdrop to understand the urgency of this issue and offers insights into successful implementation strategies.
Original languageEnglish
JournalJournal of Adult and Continuing Education
DOIs
Publication statusE-pub ahead of print - 21 Jan 2025

Scopus Subject Areas

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Education

User-Defined Keywords

  • Upskilling
  • reskilling
  • United Arab Emirates
  • artificial intelligence

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