The UAE’s ambition to become a global AI powerhouse has taken another significant step forward with the launch of Microsoft Elevate UAE, a large-scale national program designed to strengthen AI literacy and digital capability across students, educators, and government professionals. The initiative will train more than 300,000 learners, aligning with the nation’s long-term innovation agenda and Microsoft’s expanding investment in talent development.
At its core, Elevate UAE aims to democratise access to AI knowledge ensuring that the skills needed to thrive in an AI-driven world are not limited to specialists but accessible to every segment of society. Through structured learning modules, institutional partnerships, and hands-on training with Microsoft tools like Copilot, the programme is set to build a strong, future-ready workforce capable of advancing the UAE’s digital economy.
Reflecting on the milestone, Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President of Microsoft, highlighted the depth of the company’s commitment to the region. He noted that for over three decades, Microsoft has partnered with the UAE to expand opportunity through technology. With Elevate UAE, the focus now shifts to building the AI talent that will enable industries to innovate, communities to grow, and people to unlock new possibilities.
Adding to this momentum, Amr Kamel, General Manager of Microsoft UAE, emphasised the country’s unique pace of transformation. He described AI as one of the most powerful opportunities of our generation and one that is unfolding rapidly in the UAE. Elevate UAE, he shared, will empower teachers with AI tools, equip students with future-forward skills, and help government teams adopt and utilise AI responsibly and effectively.
The programme reflects a growing synergy between Microsoft and the UAE’s visionary leadership. With national strategies focused on AI adoption, digital-first governance, and world-class education, Microsoft Elevate UAE arrives at exactly the right moment strengthening the talent pipeline that will power the country’s next wave of innovation.
As AI reshapes global industries, initiatives like Elevate UAE ensure that the UAE remains not just a participant, but a leader in the technological future.
