A new Arab Youth Centre initiative will give 400 young people online training in technology, sustainability and creative industries as those forces reshape work and business, The National reported Nov. 3.
The New Economy Programme 2026, developed with New Economy Academy, is being delivered remotely in Arabic. The Arab Youth Centre accepted 100 people into its opening cohort in Dubai on Tuesday, Nov. 3, The National reported. The November schedule includes four cohorts, with young people joining from across the region.
Lessons begin with artificial intelligence, blockchain and digital infrastructure, then consider how technology is changing industries and jobs. Other sessions examine platform and gig economies, environmentally sustainable and circular business models, and oversight of AI. A final subject area considers experience-based enterprises and creative industries, including culture’s contribution to economic value, the outlet reported.
New Economy Academy will use specialist trainers and experts to pair economic concepts with practical discussion of how they apply across industries and markets. Each cohort is scheduled for eight hours of instruction over two days. Participants who complete the course are to receive digital certificates issued jointly by the Arab Youth Centre and New Economy Academy, The National said.
Fatima Al Hallami, executive director of the Arab Youth Centre, said equipping young people with knowledge can help Arab economies become more varied and competitive. She said the program aims to help participants navigate economic change and establish businesses that serve community needs, as well as “make informed career decisions.”
The National described the initiative as part of broader regional efforts to prepare younger generations for job markets shaped by technology, sustainability and the growing economic role of creative industries. The program is scheduled to run in four cohorts during November.
