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

Document Type

Article

Source of Publication

Journal of Adult and Continuing Education

Publication Date

1-1-2025

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.

ISSN

1477-9714

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Disciplines

Computer Sciences | Education

Keywords

artificial intelligence, reskilling, United Arab Emirates, Upskilling

Scopus ID

85215580412

Indexed in Scopus

yes

Open Access

no

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