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Khaleej Times
20-05-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
UAE: Next Musk, Zuckerberg? Firm to train students in entrepreneurship
A digital asset company is hoping to find the next Elon Musks and Mark Zuckerburgs from amongst youngsters in the UAE. Talrop, which will be establishing startup and educational hubs across universities, schools and communities in the UAE, will be introducing entrepreneurship into a student's educational journey as early as possible. 'I would say as early as the fifth grade is a good time because there are two fundamental values that entrepreneurship instills in children,' said Mishana Mohammed, Director of International Operations and Startups at Talrop. 'The first one, which is very much needed in our times, is it teaches you how to deal with failures and how to see those as stepping stones and lessons. The second quality is it teaches students to take ownership of their situation and atmosphere to build their own success. These are two qualities that needs to be instilled right with their academia.' She was speaking at the Future of Learning: Innovation, Technology & Entrepreneurship event that brought together key policymakers, educators, startup leaders, and investors to discuss a future-ready ecosystem. Mishana talked about a group of students, in India, that Talrop spotted and trained in 2017. 'We picked out five students when they were in their seventh grade and trained them in technology,' she said. 'One example is Mahadev Ratheesh who is now the co-founder and CEO of a startup called Deyoze which is based on home automation, IOT and robotics. His competitors are considered to be Apple, Samsung. That is exactly what we are trying to do because we have potential Elon Musks and Mark Zuckerbergs among us in our schools. So, that is exactly where we need to pick out from.' During the event, Talrop also announced its programme – Build in UAE, Scale in India, Expand Globally. The programme is inviting budding young entrepreneurs to build their ideas in the UAE and test them in India before expanding them to the world. Jones Joseph, Board Director and COO of Talrop explained that the organisation aimed to branch out into various countries across the world. 'We are in talks with UN ambassadors and government offices of several countries because we are taking this model to every country,' he said. 'In this digital world, we do not solve solutions for our people. We solve solutions for the world.' He explained that the team was powered by questions about equal opportunities. 'I have seen children who dream of building rockets, but they don't have a science lab,' he said. 'I have seen graduates with degree but no direction. For over a decade we have asked this question to ourselves – what if we give them a little opportunity? What if everyone had the same access to the same tools? We are trying to build a system where no dream is wasted, and no talent is left behind. Borders do not define opportunities.'
Khaleej Times
20-05-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
UAE: How schools must help students 'unlearn' old teaching systems, become future-ready
UAE-based students are gaining access to world-class education, with premium Indian educational institutes setting up in the UAE. Satish Kumar Sivan, Consul General of India to Dubai, highlighted the recent opening of Indian institutes like IIT Delhi-Abu Dhabi campus and plans to start other Indian universities like Indian Institutes of Management and Indian Institute of Foreign Trade in Dubai. 'They are getting access to quality Indian technological education,' he said. 'This opens opportunities and avenues to not just the Indian diaspora but Emirati as well as global students who can take advantage of these educational institutes.' He was speaking at the Future of Learning: Innovation, Technology & Entrepreneurship event held on Tuesday, which focuses on strengthening the bilateral relationship between UAE and India. Hosted by global startup ecosystem Talrop, in partnership with Khaleej Times, the event brought together key policymakers, educators, startup leaders, and investors to discuss a future-ready ecosystem that bridges creativity, learning, talent, and entrepreneurship. A top entrepreneur pointed out that in modern times, teaching a student to fish isn't enough. Instead, they must learn to own the ocean. Siddharth Balachandran, Executive Chairman of Buimerc Corporation, explained how important it was to evolve traditional education models into future-proof systems that prepare students to not just survive, but to lead. 'You teach the man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime, is the old concept,' he said. 'The new concept, is that the fisherman goes on to understand the depth of the ocean and finds out where the fish are spawned. He also finds out that on the shore, you can actually build a factory; he markets to the entire world, trains the men on the shore and finally he creates a company, lists it on the stock exchange and becomes a trillionaire overnight.' He also said that every education system should have an incubation system. 'This system would help students to get a simulation, and a reasonable understanding of the real world,' he explained. 'Because I think that the gap is not in skills; it is in the understanding of what is to come. So the incubation centre actually propagates idea formulation and helps the student in setting up firms.' During the event, spokespersons for Talrop highlighted how their work has been empowering students across their home base in India where the company has been building ecosystems to scale. Evolving education systems Sivan also explained how India is constantly evolving its education system to meet the needs of the future. He explained that the country is investing 5 per cent of its GDP in education and its focus was to have a 'population that is skilled, adept and educated' to meet the challenges of the future. 'India's new education policy moves away from memorisation, which has been a challenge for education systems around the world, to testing the understanding of students,' he said. He explained how India's new education policy is focusing on three pillars – emphasising on play by learning at the pre-school level, supporting holistic learning by offering flexibility of subject choices to students, and focusing on skilling learners with vocational education. He also highlighted how the partnership between India and UAE has been growing in the recent past. Urgent conversation Ted Kemp, Chief Content Officer at Khaleej Times, termed the event as a conversation 'that could not be more urgent'. He highlighted how the world was developing at a break-neck speed. 'A child born today will enter the labor force around 2045,' he explained. 'Yet, many of the systems we have in place to prepare them for the world that will challenge them are rooted in methods and models designed over a century ago.' He said it was important to have global collaboration with local impact. 'The real bridge that we need to build is between imagination and implementation,' he said. 'We are no longer asking what we want our students to learn. We are asking how we can help them to adapt, unlearn, and imagine the world that they will inherit.'
Zawya
15-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
UAE and India to deepen innovation ties at 'Future of Learning' event
Dubai — UAE and India are set to take a concrete step forward in strengthening their bilateral relationship through the upcoming high-impact event, 'Future of Learning: Innovation, Technology & Entrepreneurship,' to be held on 20 May 2025. Set to be held in Dubai, the summit will bring together key policymakers, educators, startup leaders, and investors to envision a future-ready ecosystem that bridges creativity, learning, talent, and entrepreneurship. Building on the momentum of the UAE's recent high-level delegation visit to India — during which Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, held important discussions with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi — the upcoming event will spotlight the growing partnership between the two nations. Sheikh Hamdan praised the strong relationship between the UAE and India, highlighting their shared vision for a future centred on 'opportunity and innovation.' It underscored both nations' mutual commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, with the upcoming event aiming to emphasize the pivotal role of education and innovation in advancing this strategic alliance. Hosted in partnership with Khaleej Times, the forum will feature key insights on how global educational challenges can be tackled through technology, future-focused policy, and cross-border collaboration. Central to the event will be Talrop, a rising force in the global startup ecosystem, known for building digital solutions that address real-world challenges through education, entrepreneurship, and scalable innovation. Talrop will unveil its flagship initiatives such as Techies Park, Inventor Park, and Village Park, along with its powerful new concept: 'Build in UAE, Expand in India, Scale Globally.' With a sharp focus on activating student talent and startup thinking across both nations, Talrop will showcase how its platforms are equipping the youth to become tomorrow's founders, innovators, and problem-solvers. Therefore, as the UAE and India look beyond traditional economic and energy-based collaborations, they are increasingly investing in knowledge-driven sectors. The conference will therefore serve as a platform to explore joint initiatives in higher education, research, edtech, and talent development — positioning both countries to co-create future-ready, globally competitive knowledge economies. Experts, policymakers, and innovators from both sides will share insights on cross-border collaboration in curricula, R&D, startup ecosystems, and the digital transformation of learning. The event will also convene prominent figures from both countries, including senior UAE officials and key Indian ministers, reinforcing a shared vision for innovation-led growth. Through a series of keynote talks, dynamic panel discussions, and hands-on workshops, participants will explore how to reimagine the education landscape, link academia with industry, and embed entrepreneurship into learning from an early age. Sessions will also highlight Talrop's startup-building methodology, the upcoming launch of Steyp UAE, and opportunities for collaboration with universities, schools, and investors across the region. With a strong student-focused component — including ideathons, fireside chats, and startup-building workshops — the event will champion youth empowerment and position the UAE-India corridor as a global model for education-driven innovation. For more information on the summit's agenda and key topics, please visit
Mid East Info
06-05-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
UAE and India to Deepen Innovation Ties at 'Future of Learning' Event Hosted by Khaleej Times Events This May
UAE and India are set to take a concrete step forward in strengthening their bilateral relationship through the upcoming high-impact event, 'Future of Learning: Innovation, Technology & Entrepreneurship,' to be held on 20 May 2025. Set to be held in Dubai, the summit will bring together key policymakers, educators, startup leaders, and investors to envision a future-ready ecosystem that bridges creativity, learning, talent, and entrepreneurship. Building on the momentum of the UAE's recent high-level delegation visit to India — during which Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, held important discussions with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi — the upcoming event will spotlight the growing partnership between the two nations. Sheikh Hamdan praised the strong relationship between the UAE and India, highlighting their shared vision for a future centred on 'opportunity and innovation.' It underscored both nations' mutual commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, with the upcoming event aiming to emphasize the pivotal role of education and innovation in advancing this strategic alliance. Hosted in partnership with Khaleej Times, the forum will feature key insights on how global educational challenges can be tackled through technology, future-focused policy, and cross-border collaboration. Central to the event will be Talrop, a rising force in the global startup ecosystem, known for building digital solutions that address real-world challenges through education, entrepreneurship, and scalable innovation. Talrop will unveil its flagship initiatives such as Techies Park, Inventor Park, and Village Park, along with its powerful new concept: 'Build in UAE, Expand in India, Scale Globally.' With a sharp focus on activating student talent and startup thinking across both nations, Talrop will showcase how its platforms are equipping the youth to become tomorrow's founders, innovators, and problem-solvers. Therefore, as the UAE and India look beyond traditional economic and energy-based collaborations, they are increasingly investing in knowledge-driven sectors. The conference will therefore serve as a platform to explore joint initiatives in higher education, research, edtech, and talent development — positioning both countries to co-create future-ready, globally competitive knowledge economies. Experts, policymakers, and innovators from both sides will share insights on cross-border collaboration in curricula, R&D, startup ecosystems, and the digital transformation of learning. The event will also convene prominent figures from both countries, including senior UAE officials and key Indian ministers, reinforcing a shared vision for innovation-led growth. Through a series of keynote talks, dynamic panel discussions, and hands-on workshops, participants will explore how to reimagine the education landscape, link academia with industry, and embed entrepreneurship into learning from an early age. Sessions will also highlight Talrop's startup-building methodology, the upcoming launch of Steyp UAE , and opportunities for collaboration with universities, schools, and investors across the region. With a strong student-focused component — including ideathons, fireside chats, and startup-building workshops — the event will champion youth empowerment and position the UAE-India corridor as a global model for education-driven innovation. Quotes from Talrop. Safeer Najumudeen: Board Director & CEO, Talrop 'Very few companies in the world are solving real-world problems at scale. Yet the world faces countless challenges — from inequality to resource mismanagement. To address these, we need more Googles, Teslas, and Metas from every nation. Real solutions require inventions, products, and global distribution — and for that, strong ecosystems must emerge, not just in one place like Silicon Valley, but across all 193 nations. That's why Talrop has been building a global tech ecosystem since 2015, with key initiatives now taking root across the UAE.' Anas Abdul Gafoor: Board Director & CFO, Talrop 'Innovation isn't built overnight — it takes years of research, resilience, and long-term thinking. To solve the world's greatest challenges, we must support startups grounded in purpose and R&D. These founders don't just create products; they unlock potential. But they need time, belief, and a nurturing ecosystem. At Talrop, we champion startups focused on education, sustainability, and inclusive growth — those building not just for profit, but for real progress.' Mishana Mohammed: Director – International Operations & Startups, Talrop 'True impact comes from thinking beyond borders. At Talrop, we're building ecosystems that empower youth, support problem-solving startups, and take those innovations global. The UAE is central to this mission — a hub of innovation and collaboration. Our model is simple: Build in the UAE, expand in India, and scale worldwide. By leveraging the UAE's infrastructure and vision, and forging strong UAE-India ties, we're creating future-ready economies driven by creativity, knowledge, and entrepreneurship.'
