MBRF launches Future Skills Academy

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) has launched the ‘Future Skills Academy’ which aims to equip over one million Arabs for future jobs.

Commenting on the announcement via social media Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) said, “Inspired by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum where knowledge & education are the key to the progress of nations & people’s development, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation launches the Future Skills Academy, from the UAE to the entire Arab region, aimed at equipping the youth with the right talents and competencies.

"As part of the International Knowledge Project & in collaboration with the UNDP, more than one million Arabs will be prepare for the jobs of the future, a future we believe will be better through knowledge, acumen and innovation."

Inspired by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum where knowledge & education are the key to the progress of nations & people’s development, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation launches the Future Skills Academy, from the UAE to the… pic.twitter.com/7kEUgaeIBg

— مؤسسة محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم للمعرفة - MBRF (@MBRF_Knowledge) September 29, 2024

The academy’s launch came as part of the activities of the ‘Digitalization for Sustainable Development’ (D4SD) initiative, hosted by the United Nations Development Program, on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. 

The main objective of the academy is to empower people in the Arab countries through various educational programmes that help them acquire new skills, significantly enhancing their capability to advance their professional development, preparing them for future employment opportunities and promoting sustainable economic development in the region.

The Future Skills Academy aims to meet the surge in demand from numerous governments for specialised training programmes that are specifically designed to close educational gaps through partnerships with relevant governments.

It also seeks to address various unemployment challenges by bridging the gap between job opportunities available in the market and the skill sets of fresh graduates.