DAVOS: Education, innovation and skills are among the top priorities of the UAE Government’s vision of becoming a global leader in education, the economy, social welfare and other vital sectors by its 100th anniversary in 2071, stated Jameela Al Muheiri, Minister of State for Public Education, during a session, titled, “Bridging the Skills Gap in Education,”. The session was organised by the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Geneva, Switzerland.

“The UAE Government has an advanced approach that is consistent with future requirements. Ministers of advanced science, artificial intelligence and advanced skills are working as one team, to create integrated plans and equip future generations with the required skills,” she said.

“Our present goal of filling the skills gap focusses on honing new skills and developing the capacities and advanced skills of the current workforce, as a top national priority. There is also a need to align learning outcomes with job market expectations,” she added.

Al Muheiri further added that the government has taken pro-active steps to restructure the learning system, to diversify talent and meet future job market demands.

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