Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism Presents Job Sector Blueprints at Talent of Tomorrow Discussion
Dubai, known for its diverse education ecosystem with over 800 vocational and training institutions, is poised to lead global talent development, according to Dr. Wafi Dawood, CEO of Strategic Development at KHDA. This assertion was made at the recent Talent of Tomorrow Forum, attended by over 450 educators, policymakers, and industry experts.
The highlight of the forum was the launch of the "Jobs of the Future" report, a strategic blueprint developed by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). This comprehensive report offers actionable steps to better prepare students for tomorrow's workforce, with a focus on emerging technologies such as AI, automation, robotics, and green energy.
The report identifies rising demand for jobs in sectors like AI/machine learning, sustainability, autonomous and electric vehicle technology, data analysis, robotics engineering, information security, fintech, big data, and digital transformation. To align education with the future economy, it emphasizes the need for students to be equipped with the necessary skills in these fields.
Traditional professions such as teaching, nursing, law, skilled technicians, mental health, medicine, pharmacy, and security are also highlighted in the report, with a focus on continuous upskilling programs based on industry demand to keep these professions future-ready.
Addressing the risks of job displacement due to AI and automation is another key priority in the report. Given that routine, manual, or repetitive tasks will be disrupted, the report prioritizes workforce transformation initiatives to help affected workers transition into new roles, emphasizing adaptability and digital skills acquisition.
The report stresses the importance of large-scale workforce transformation to fully harness AI's potential while minimizing job displacement. This means investing in education, training, and policies that equip students and workers with relevant digital, analytical, and technical skills for future jobs.
The report also encourages interdisciplinary learning to prepare students for the future and recommends integrating AI tools into classrooms. However, it does not provide specific details about the number of institutions involved in the expansion of STEM education or the integration of AI tools.
The "Jobs of the Future" report is part of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, and the Education 33 Strategy. The findings in the report are backed by insights from nearly 7,800 students and educators. Hadi Badri, CEO of the Dubai Economic Development Corporation, spoke at the Talent of Tomorrow Forum. The forum was held on April 17 at the Museum of the Future in Dubai.
Despite the report not offering any new findings or insights beyond those previously mentioned, it serves as a strategic blueprint for Dubai's education system, aiming to ensure students are future-ready and able to thrive in an AI-powered economy. The report also identifies key gaps in the current educational system, but does not mention any new actionable steps beyond expanding STEM education, integrating AI tools, and encouraging interdisciplinary learning.
- Dubai, innovative in education and training, is positioning itself to spearhead global talent development, as asserted by Dr. Wafi Dawood, CEO of Strategic Development at KHDA.
- At the Talent of Tomorrow Forum, the "Jobs of the Future" report was launched, a strategic plan developed by DET and KHDA, focusing on preparing students for future workforces, particularly emerging technologies like AI, AI/machine learning, automation, robotics, and green energy.
- To align education with the future economy, the report stresses the importance of equipping students with skills in these emerging sectors, such as data analysis, robotics engineering, information security, fintech, big data, and digital transformation.
- Traditional professions, like teaching, nursing, law, mental health, medicine, pharmacy, and security, are also highlighted, with an emphasis on continuous upskilling programs based on industry demand to maintain their relevance in the future.
- Addressing the risk of job displacement due to AI and automation is another priority in the report, with workforce transformation initiatives recommended to help workers adapt and acquire digital skills for new roles.
- To fully leverage AI's potential while minimizing job displacement, the report emphasizes investing in education, training, and policies that provide students and workers with relevant digital, analytical, and technical skills for future jobs.
- Encouraging interdisciplinary learning and integrating AI tools into classrooms is also recommended in the report to better prepare students for the future, although it doesn't specify the number of institutions involved in the expansion of STEM education or the integration of AI tools.
