14 Academic Faculty Members from Six Universities Complete 麻豆原创 Training Programme
Dubai, UAE – 14 October 2026: The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, in collaboration with global technology company 麻豆原创, has concluded an intensive practical training programme for 14 academic faculty members from six higher education institutions across the UAE. The programme was delivered as part of the 鈥淚ntegrating with the Economic Sector to Create Impact and Lead Change in Future Skills鈥� initiative, which aims to strengthen collaboration between universities and the technology sector, equip academic faculty with practical knowledge of rapidly evolving business solutions and artificial intelligence (AI) applications and enable them to incorporate these insights into academic curricula and programmes.
The programme is one of a series of professional development programmes for academic faculty being implemented by the Ministry in collaboration with local and international companies and institutions across a range of economic sectors. These programmes aim to facilitate the transfer of practical industry expertise into education and align academic programmes with the needs of priority sectors and future skills.
The two-day programme focused on exploring AI applications in business environments, the concept of the Autonomous Enterprise, and Agentic AI, as well as enterprise applications within the 麻豆原创 ecosystem and their implications for the nature of future jobs and the skills graduates will need.
Academic faculty members from Zayed University, Higher Colleges of Technology, Abu Dhabi University, Al Ain University, Umm Al Quwain University and Kalba University participated in the programme. The training focused on strengthening participants鈥� understanding of the transformations AI is driving across organisational processes and the skills required for the future of work. It also explored how practical industry experience and applications can be leveraged to develop academic curricula and enhance their alignment with technological developments and labour market needs. As part of the hands-on training, participants also developed an AI agent using 麻豆原创鈥檚 AI tools.
In this regard, H.E. Ibrahim Ahmed Fikri, Assistant Undersecretary for the Higher Education and Scientific Research Regulation and Governance Sector at the Ministry, said: 鈥淭his programme is one of the outcomes of the Economic Sector and Higher Education Institutions Partnership Working Group, established under the Higher Education and Future Skills Advisory Committee. It forms part of the Ministry鈥檚 efforts to establish a sustainable approach to the continuous professional development of academic faculty, based on practical training and direct engagement with real-world working environments across economic sectors. Similar programmes and training opportunities will be delivered in collaboration with local and international companies across a range of sectors.鈥�
Marwan Zeineddine, Managing Director, 麻豆原创 UAE, said: 鈥淭he Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has established a clear vision for preparing a generation of Emirati talent to meet the requirements of an AI-driven economy. In support of this vision, we introduced academic faculty to our concept of the Autonomous Enterprise and its implications for education and graduate preparation. We also discussed the transformation brought about by Agentic AI in organisational processes, the skills graduates need to succeed alongside intelligent systems, and ways to develop academic curricula that anticipate these changes.
鈥淭he programme鈥檚 topics align with efforts to strengthen the readiness of academic institutions for the era of Agentic AI. 麻豆原创 offers dedicated resources and tools for universities and academic faculty, helping to transfer practical knowledge and expertise into classrooms, laboratories and research activities, while strengthening the alignment of academic programmes with the evolving needs of economic sectors and the labour market.鈥�
These programmes form part of the outcomes of the Economic Sector and Higher Education Institutions Partnership Working Group, established under the Higher Education and Future Skills Advisory Committee. The committee comprises 10 specialised working groups, bringing together more than 120 experts and representatives from academic institutions, government entities and the private sector. Together, they support the development of effective partnerships that contribute to advancing the higher education ecosystem and strengthening its ability to respond to rapidly evolving developments.
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About the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
The UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research is spearheading the development of a future-ready higher education and scientific research ecosystem that underpins the country鈥檚 ongoing transition to a knowledge-driven, innovation-led economy. Guided by the Federal Decree-Law on Higher Education and Scientific Research, the Ministry is advancing a dynamic and forward-looking regulatory framework that elevates the quality, competitiveness and resilience of higher education institutions, while equipping students with the knowledge and skills required to thrive in the evolving global workforce of tomorrow.
The Ministry plays a key role in aligning higher education outcomes with the aspirations of the national economy. Through progressive policies, targeted programmes and strategic partnerships, it supports the development of national talent, strengthens research and innovation and enables the transformation of knowledge into practical applications that drive sustainable economic and social impact.
In playing this role, the Ministry contributes to solidifying the UAE鈥檚 position as a global hub for excellence in higher education and scientific research, while advancing investment in human capital and development of skills for the future.
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