Upskilling and Reskilling in the United Arab Emirates: Future-Proofing Careers with AI Skills
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| Title: | Upskilling and Reskilling in the United Arab Emirates: Future-Proofing Careers with AI Skills |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | David Santandreu Calonge (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of Adult and Continuing Education. 2026 32(1):98-126. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 29 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Artificial Intelligence, Technological Literacy, Technological Advancement, Job Skills, Economic Development, Job Training, Industry, Fuels, Finance Occupations, Banking, Retailing, Ethics, Human Resources, Competition, Technology Uses in Education |
| Geographic Terms: | United Arab Emirates |
| DOI: | 10.1177/14779714251315288 |
| ISSN: | 1477-9714 1479-7194 |
| Abstract: | The rapid evolution of technology, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI), is reshaping the global job market at an unprecedented pace. This transformative wave presents challenges and opportunities, especially for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as it endeavours to future-proof its workforce. This article examines the imperative of upskilling and reskilling as a strategic response to the dynamic demands of the contemporary job landscape in the UAE. Focusing on the pivotal role of AI skills, the paper explores the current state of the UAE workforce, highlighting the vulnerabilities of existing job roles and industries to technological disruptions. The global context of upskilling initiatives provides a backdrop to understand the urgency of this issue and offers insights into successful implementation strategies. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1499803 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The rapid evolution of technology, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI), is reshaping the global job market at an unprecedented pace. This transformative wave presents challenges and opportunities, especially for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as it endeavours to future-proof its workforce. This article examines the imperative of upskilling and reskilling as a strategic response to the dynamic demands of the contemporary job landscape in the UAE. Focusing on the pivotal role of AI skills, the paper explores the current state of the UAE workforce, highlighting the vulnerabilities of existing job roles and industries to technological disruptions. The global context of upskilling initiatives provides a backdrop to understand the urgency of this issue and offers insights into successful implementation strategies. |
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| ISSN: | 1477-9714 1479-7194 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/14779714251315288 |
