The Umm Al Quwain Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with the Umm Al Quwain Businesswomen Council, has launched a new summer program to equip young UAE nationals with skills for the digital economy. The initiative, titled “Our Summer, Entrepreneurship and Empowerment,” is designed to foster a culture of innovation and develop a new generation of talent ready for future market demands.
Quick Facts
- Initiative: “Our Summer, Entrepreneurship and Empowerment” program.
- Organizers: UAQ Chamber and UAQ Businesswomen Council.
- Focus: Training young nationals in digital and entrepreneurial skills.
Building a Talent Pipeline for the Digital Economy
The program provides a comprehensive training environment, bringing together academic institutions and specialized national organizations. It will run as a hybrid model, offering a series of in-person workshops at the Chamber’s headquarters alongside virtual sessions conducted on Microsoft Teams. The core objective is to use the summer holiday period to prepare a skilled local workforce capable of navigating the fast-paced changes in the global economy and job market.
A Curriculum Focused on AI, Cybersecurity, and E-commerce
The program’s curriculum is tailored to address critical areas of the modern economy. Workshops will cover a range of high-demand topics, including the application of artificial intelligence in entrepreneurship and government administration, cybersecurity and information protection, and professional project management. Additional sessions will focus on practical skills such as digital content creation, e-store management, and the fundamentals of franchising and taxation.
About the Umm Al Quwain Chamber of Commerce and Industry
The Umm Al Quwain Chamber of Commerce and Industry is a government body tasked with representing, supporting, and protecting the interests of the business community in the emirate of Umm Al Quwain. It works to develop the local economy and create a favorable environment for investment and business growth.
Source: MENAFN
