Latest news with #DubaiFutureAcademy
Al Etihad
7 days ago
- Business
- Al Etihad
Dubai Future Academy launches courses on foresight, AI, and leadership
3 June 2025 14:23 DUBAI (ALETIHAD)Dubai Future Academy, the capacity-building arm of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has launched eight new training programmes for 2025 aimed at equipping leaders, professionals, and future-focused individuals across all sectors with the critical skills of foresight, artificial intelligence, and courses are scheduled to run throughout the year, and they are aligned with DFF's efforts in preparing future leaders to shape a more resilient, future-ready society, and empower talent with the skills needed to thrive in a fast-changing on the occasion, Abdulaziz AlJaziri, Deputy CEO of Dubai Future Foundation, said: 'These programmes reflect Dubai's long-standing commitment to equipping individuals and institutions with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate disruption, embrace innovation, and design the future. The Dubai Future Academy remains a key pillar in preparing our talent for the opportunities ahead – across sectors, disciplines, and borders.'The academy welcomes participants across the spectrum of executive, leadership, and strategic roles, including C-suite leaders, policymakers, directors, decision-makers, and mid-to-senior professionals, and individuals seeking to upskill in strategy, innovation, foresight, and specialised courses cover a wide range of disciplines, including scenario planning, AI productivity tools, innovation, leadership resilience, and strategy in partnership with world-class institutions and subject-matter experts, where each course is designed to empower participants with hands-on insights and practical tools for immediate June onwards, the 2025 courses include Foresight Leadership (June 16-17), Future-Proofing Innovation (September 22-24), AI Workplace (October 7-8), Futures Thinking (November 24-25), and Innovation Foresight (December 8-10).Each course is built on the Academy's three core pillars—Futures Literacy, Futures Technologies, and Futures Methodologies—covering skills such as scenario-building, systems thinking, AI applications, and leadership will emerge from the programs with a mix of theoretical understanding, real-world studies, and practical workshops that lay the foundation for a new approach to thinking, planning, and academy welcomes mid to senior level professionals, entrepreneurs, government officials, and change-makers from across industries to join the upcoming sessions. Registrations are now open for courses starting from June to December. Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
Zawya
7 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Dubai Future Academy launches courses on foresight, AI, and leadership
DUBAI – Dubai Future Academy, the capacity-building arm of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has launched eight new training programmes for 2025 aimed at equipping leaders, professionals, and future-focused individuals across all sectors with the critical skills of foresight, artificial intelligence, and innovation. The courses are scheduled to run throughout the year, and they are aligned with DFF's efforts in preparing future leaders to shape a more resilient, future-ready society, and empower talent with the skills needed to thrive in a fast-changing world. Speaking on the occasion, Abdulaziz AlJaziri, Deputy CEO of Dubai Future Foundation, said: 'These programmes reflect Dubai's long-standing commitment to equipping individuals and institutions with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate disruption, embrace innovation, and design the future. The Dubai Future Academy remains a key pillar in preparing our talent for the opportunities ahead – across sectors, disciplines, and borders.' The academy welcomes participants across the spectrum of executive, leadership, and strategic roles, including C-suite leaders, policymakers, directors, decision-makers, and mid-to-senior professionals, and individuals seeking to upskill in strategy, innovation, foresight, and AI. These specialised courses cover a wide range of disciplines, including scenario planning, AI productivity tools, innovation, leadership resilience, and strategy transformation. Delivered in partnership with world-class institutions and subject-matter experts, where each course is designed to empower participants with hands-on insights and practical tools for immediate implementation. From June onwards, the 2025 courses include Foresight Leadership (16–17 June), Future-Proofing Innovation (22–24 September), AI Workplace (7–8 October), Futures Thinking (24–25 November), and Innovation Foresight (8–10 December). Each course is built on the Academy's three core pillars— Futures Literacy, Futures Technologies, and Futures Methodologies —covering skills such as scenario-building, systems thinking, AI applications, and leadership development. Participants will emerge from the programs with a mix of theoretical understanding, real-world studies, and practical workshops that lay the foundation for a new approach to thinking, planning, and change. The academy welcomes mid to senior level professionals, entrepreneurs, government officials, and change-makers from across industries to join the upcoming sessions. Registrations are now open for courses starting from June to December. For more information and to apply, visit:
Hi Dubai
24-03-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
Dubai Press Club Hosts AI Workshop to Advance Media Professionals' Digital Skills
Dubai Press Club (DPC) recently hosted a workshop titled 'Generative AI and its Applications in Media', offering media professionals and content creators insights into AI-powered tools revolutionizing digital storytelling. Held in collaboration with the Dubai Future Academy, an affiliate of the Dubai Future Foundation, the session was led by Dr. Mohammed Qasem, Dean of the Dubai Future Academy and Board Member of the Digital School. The interactive three-hour workshop aimed to enhance participants' AI proficiency by providing hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools for text, image, video, and interactive content generation. The session explored AI's transformative impact on media production, equipping professionals with skills to create high-quality, engaging content efficiently. Maryam Al Mulla, Acting Director of DPC, emphasized the club's commitment to advancing digital capabilities within the media sector. 'AI is now an indispensable media tool. Through this collaboration with the Dubai Future Academy, we have provided a practical learning experience to help journalists and content creators harness AI's full potential,' she said. Dr. Qasem underscored the importance of AI integration in modern media, highlighting the workshop's role in equipping professionals with expertise in language models, image generation, and video creation. He also addressed AI's limitations, stressing the need for responsible use to maximize efficiency while mitigating potential challenges. Mahfoudha Abdullah Saleh, Media Talent Development Specialist at DPC, expressed gratitude to the Dubai Future Academy for its collaboration, reaffirming DPC's dedication to fostering partnerships that enhance media professionals' expertise in advanced digital technologies. This workshop is part of DPC's ongoing efforts to provide specialized training programs, ensuring media professionals stay ahead of technological advancements and continue producing innovative content that meets global industry standards. News Source: Dubai Media Office
Gulf Today
22-03-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
Dubai Press Club hones AI skills of media professionals
The Dubai Press Club (DPC) hosted a workshop titled 'Generative AI and its Applications in Media', providing media professionals and content creators with an in-depth understanding of the latest AI-powered tools transforming digital storytelling and media production. The workshop, held on Thursday in collaboration with the Dubai Future Academy, an affiliate of the Dubai Future Foundation, was delivered by Dr. Mohammed Qasem, Dean of the Dubai Future Academy and Board Member of the Digital School. The session aimed to enhance media professionals' AI skills through cutting-edge tools, explore new opportunities in digital media and AI-powered storytelling, understand the future impact of AI on the industry, and provide hands-on experience in AI-generated content creation. The three-hour interactive session gave participants practical experience in using AI tools for generating text, images, video, and interactive content. It also equipped them with the skills to leverage generative AI for content creation, enabling the production of high-quality, engaging material more efficiently. Maryam Al Mulla, Acting Director of the Dubai Press Club, said the workshop highlights the club's commitment to upskilling media professionals and keeping pace with digital transformation. AI A VITAL MEDIA TOOL: 'AI is now a vital media tool, and we are committed to equipping journalists with the skills to harness its potential. In collaboration with the Dubai Future Academy, we provided a hands-on learning experience, allowing participants to explore AI-driven content creation.' She added, 'This workshop marks a significant step in enhancing media professionals' AI capabilities and driving the advancement of Arabic media content locally and across the region.' Meanwhile, Dr. Qasem said the workshop offers media professionals an opportunity to integrate AI into their work and develop advanced skills in language models, image generation, and video creation. He also emphasised the workshop's role in equipping DPC members with essential AI expertise, enabling them to navigate the evolving media landscape. 'The session addressed the potential limitations of AI, highlighting the importance of responsible use to maximise efficiency and avoid common pitfalls,' Dr. Qasem said. 'The workshop gave media professionals with a deeper understanding of how to use advanced AI tools to elevate their creativity and produce compelling content that meets evolving industry standards and audience expectations,' he added. Mahfoudha Abdullah Saleh, Media Talent Development Specialist at the Dubai Press Club, thanked the Dubai Future Academy for its cooperation in organising the workshop. She highlighted the club's commitment to partnering with leading entities to enhance media professionals' expertise, especially in advanced technologies shaping the industry. The event is part of a series of specialised programmes organised by DPC in collaboration with leading media and academic institutions. Designed to keep media professionals at the forefront of technological advancements, these initiatives focus on equipping media professionals with advanced digital skills, including AI, to produce high-quality, innovative content that meets global benchmarks. According to a recent report, the UAE is strengthening its position as a global leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) by implementing comprehensive strategies that foster innovation, investment, and supportive legislation. With its advanced infrastructure, adaptive regulatory frameworks, and policies that promote technological advancement, the country continues to attract top AI talent and emerging startups. While the UAE's vision for AI extends beyond economic gains, the technology is expected to significantly impact the economy. The country is projected to rank third globally, after China and the US, in AI's contribution to the economy. A report by PwC estimates that AI will contribute approximately 13.6% to the UAE's GDP, amounting to around $100 billion by 2030. Additionally, AI's contribution to regional economies is expected to grow between 20% and 34%, with the UAE leading due to its strong commitment to AI development and implementation.
