UAE Enrolls 32 Emirati Specialists in NEP-AI Program to Scale National Tech Strategy

The UAE has selected 32 Emirati artificial intelligence specialists to join the National Experts Program (NEP-AI), a specialized track designed to embed technical leadership into the nation’s strategic industries. The initiative establishes a local talent pool capable of implementing AI solutions across government and private sectors to meet long-term economic objectives. Developing Technical Leadership The cohort includes 32 participants with technical backgrounds in machine learning, data science, and robotics. These specialists will undergo training to transition from technical execution into leadership roles, ensuring that AI deployment in the UAE is guided by experts with domain-specific knowledge. The program curriculum focuses on ethical AI governance, policy development, and the commercial application of emerging technologies. Strategic Economic Integration The NEP-AI program supports the UAE Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031, which seeks to increase national productivity through large-scale automation. By training specialists to lead these transitions, the government aims to build internal capacity and reduce reliance on external technical consultancies. Participants…