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Zawya
26-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
E& empowers 284 Emirati tech leaders through 'AI Graduate Programme'
E& has celebrated the next generation of Emirati tech leaders as its flagship "AI Graduate Programme" marked a new milestone. Since its launch in 2021, the e& AI Graduate Programme has hired 284 Emirati graduates, underscoring the Group's commitment to nurturing local talent and building a future-ready digital workforce. The latest cohort was honoured at a graduation held at Atlantis, Dubai, celebrating their successful completion of the programme and their readiness to contribute to the UAE's innovation-driven economy. The event brought together 500 attendees with senior e& leaders in attendance. The families of the 25 latest graduates also joined the ceremony to celebrate this milestone in nurturing the next generation of AI-driven innovators. The ceremony was followed by the One& Celebration, where e&'s Group CEO and senior leadership recognised the AI Graduates and standout employees from across the company who embody the group's values of innovation and excellence. Ali Al Mansoori, Group Chief People Officer of e&, said, 'Our AI Graduate Programme stands as a benchmark for excellence in emerging talent development, empowering them with the skills needed to thrive in an AI-driven world. As technological advancements reshape industries, this initiative plays a crucial role in equipping talent to seize new opportunities and drive innovation. It reflects our deep commitment to ensuring that Emirati talents are future-ready and take the lead in shaping the next era of technological progress.' By 2030, AI is expected to generate 170 million new jobs worldwide, leading to a net gain of 78 million roles. In line with e&'s commitment to making AI more inclusive and representative, the AI Graduate Programme maintains a strong gender balance, with 62 percent of graduate hires being female, and an overall 81 percent female participation rate since the inception of the programme in 2021. Launched in 2021, the AI Graduate Programme empowers the next generation of Emirati AI leaders through an immersive, hands-on approach to learning that combines cutting-edge technology training with a solid foundation in leadership development. Over the course of this 12-month programme, participants delve into practical applications in technology, cybersecurity, AI, big data, and analytics, gaining the skills and knowledge needed to shape the future of digital innovation.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Two Prestigious Thinkers50 Radar Recipients Will Speak at ATD25
Two members of the 2025 Thinkers50 Radar Class are speaking at ATD's 2025 International Conference & Exposition in Washington, DC. ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 10, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Two members of the prestigious Thinkers50 Radar Class of 2025—a list featuring 30 people whose ideas will help shape the future of organizations and leadership—will speak at the Association for Talent Development's 2025 International Conference & Exposition, May 18–19, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. In a Sunday Super Session, Dr. Selina Neri, CEO, dean, and founder of the Institute for Future Readiness, will explore how to nurture future-ready talent to propel employees and organizations forward. This session is open to all attendees. She will also speak at a smaller, exclusive, invite-only session for talent development (TD) leaders. At a Monday Super Session, Dr. Hitendra Wadhwa, a researcher at Columbia Business School, will tap into his research, teachings, and experiments at Columbia Business School and the Mentora Institute on the behavioral skills needed to create high performance. The session will approach high performance not as a trait to be acquired but as a state to be activated. This session is open to all attendees. He will also speak at a smaller, exclusive, invite-only session for TD leaders and executives. "We are pleased to welcome these two leading thinkers to ATD25," says Tony Bingham, ATD president and CEO. "ATD's partnership with Thinkers50 in support of the Radar Class of 2025 has provided new opportunities to share emergent ideas with the global talent development community. Dr. Neri's and Dr. Wadhwa's sessions at ATD25 will offer attendees innovative insights on the future of work and leadership for high-performance." Thinkers50 is known for its global ranking of management thinkers, the originator of the Leaders50, and the creator of the "Oscars of management thinking" Distinguished Achievement Awards. The list features 30 people whose ideas will help shape the future of organizations and leadership. About Thinkers50 Thinkers50 identifies, ranks, and shares the leading management ideas of our age. Founded in 2001, it is best known for its definitive global ranking of management thinkers and Distinguished Achievement Awards, recognizing thought leaders shaping the future of leadership, strategy, and innovation. In addition, Thinkers50 hosts events and shares insights to inspire better thinking and collaboration in the global business community. Its mission is to drive meaningful ideas that transform organizations and society. For more information on Thinkers50, visit About ATD The Association for Talent Development (ATD) is the world's largest professional membership organization supporting those who develop the knowledge and skills of employees, improve performance, and help to achieve results for the organizations they serve. Established in 1943, the association was previously known as the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD). ATD's members come from more than 100 countries and work in public and private organizations in every industry sector. ATD supports talent development professionals who gather locally in volunteer-led US chapters and international member networks, and with international strategic partners. For more information, visit Media Contact Paula Ketter, Association for Talent Development, 703.683.8100, pketter@ View original content: SOURCE Association for Talent Development Sign in to access your portfolio
