42 Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital’s innovative coding academy, is expanding its reach into Al Ain with two new training programs aimed at arming learners, professionals, and early-stage founders with critical digital and entrepreneurial skills. This move builds on a series of successful bootcamps held in Al Ain throughout 2025, reinforcing the academy’s commitment to developing a robust tech talent pipeline across the emirate.
Strategic Expansion into Al Ain
The expansion addresses a clear and growing demand for industry-aligned upskilling opportunities in Al Ain. Throughout the year, 42 Abu Dhabi has engaged the local community with two full-scale C-Piscines and multiple Discovery Piscines, attracting a diverse cohort of students, professionals, and corporate trainees. This sustained engagement highlights the city’s appetite for advanced tech education.
Dr Ahmed Al Shoaibi, Acting CEO of 42 Abu Dhabi, commented on the initiative, stating, “Al Ain serves as an important pillar of our mission to expand accessible, future-ready education across the UAE. The strong enthusiasm we have seen from learners and partners in the Emirate reflects a clear demand for digital skills and entrepreneurial readiness.”
He added, “Through these programmes, we aim to empower the community with practical capabilities that support the region’s long-term economic development.”
New Programs in AI and Python
This December, the academy will introduce the “AI & Prompt Engineering for Startup Success” program in partnership with the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development. Hosted at MZN Hub from December 8–12, the initiative is designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with AI-driven productivity tools, rapid prototyping techniques, and essential prompt engineering skills needed to build competitive, tech-enabled startups. The program will culminate in an awards ceremony to recognize the top-performing teams.
Alongside the AI program, 42 Abu Dhabi will also offer a Discovery Piscine centered on the Python programming language. This bootcamp will introduce participants to core coding concepts through the academy’s signature peer-to-peer, project-based learning model. An awards ceremony on the final day will celebrate standout participants and encourage continued skill development.
About 42 Abu Dhabi
42 Abu Dhabi is an innovative and disruptive coding school that provides a unique peer-to-peer, gamified learning methodology. The academy aims to cultivate creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, preparing students for the future of technology without the need for traditional classrooms or teachers. It is part of the global 42 Network of programming schools and is committed to developing the digital skills of talent across the UAE in line with the nation’s vision for a knowledge-based economy.
Source: Zawya
