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

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  • D. Santandreu Calonge
  • F. Kamalov
  • P. Medina Aguerrebere
  • L. Hassock
  • L. Smail
  • D. Yousef
  • D.R. Thadani
  • T. Kwong
  • N. Abdulla
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<mark>Journal publication date</mark>25/01/2025
<mark>Journal</mark>Journal of Adult and Continuing Education
Issue number0
Volume0
Number of pages29
Pages (from-to)1-29
Publication StatusPublished
Early online date21/01/25
<mark>Original language</mark>English

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.