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Title: Upskilling and Reskilling in the United Arab Emirates: Future-Proofing Careers with AI Skills
Language: English
Authors: David Santandreu Calonge (ORCID 0000-0003-0101-8758), Firuz Kamalov, Pablo Medina Aguerrebere, Leisa Hassock, Linda Smail, Dima Yousef, Dimple R. Thadani, Theresa Kwong, Nadia Abdulla
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.
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