By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
BGTNBGTNBGTN
  • Home
  • TV Channels
    • 1 – Global TV
    • 2 – Mining TV
    • 3 – Sports TV
  • BRICS
    • B – Brasil
    • R – Россия (Rossiya)
    • I – भारत (Bhārat)
    • C – 中国 (Zhōngguó)
    • S – South Africa
    • BRICS Plus
      • A – Argentina
      • E – مصر (Misr)
      • E – ኢትዮጵያ (Ityop’iya)
      • I – ایران (Irān)
      • S – السعودية (Al-Su’udiyya)
      • U – الإمارات العربية المتحدة
    • BRICS Partner States
      • A – الجزائر
      • B – Bolivia
      • B – Беларусь
      • C – Cuba
      • K – Қазақстан
      • I – Indonesia
      • M – Malaysia
      • N – Nigeria
      • T – ประเทศไทย
      • T – Türkiye
      • U – Uganda
      • U – Oʻzbekiston
      • V – Việt Nam
  • International
  • Sports
  • Features
    • Hearts and Plates
    • Saudi Vision 2030
    • Business and Finance
    • Technology and Trends
    • Arts and Culture
    • Health and Lifestyle
    • Food and Agriculture
    • Travel and Exploration
    • BGTN Cares
  • Weather
Reading: How Dubai’s innovation is nurturing coders of the future
Share
Font ResizerAa
Font ResizerAa
BGTNBGTN
  • Brasil
  • Россия (Rossiya)
  • भारत (Bhārat)
  • 中国 (Zhōngguó)
  • South Africa
  • Argentina
  • مصر (Misr)
  • ኢትዮጵያ (Ityop’iya)
  • ایران (Irān)
  • السعودية (Al-Su’udiyya)
  • الإمارات العربية المتحدة
  • الجزائر
  • Bolivia
  • Беларусь
  • Cuba
  • Қазақстан
  • Indonesia
  • Malaysia
  • Nigeria
  • ประเทศไทย
  • Türkiye
  • Uganda
  • Oʻzbekiston
  • Việt Nam
  • Home
  • TV Channels
    • 1 – Global TV
    • 2 – Mining TV
    • 3 – Sports TV
  • BRICS
    • B – Brasil
    • R – Россия (Rossiya)
    • I – भारत (Bhārat)
    • C – 中国 (Zhōngguó)
    • S – South Africa
    • BRICS Plus
    • BRICS Partner States
  • International
  • Sports
  • Features
    • Hearts and Plates
    • Saudi Vision 2030
    • Business and Finance
    • Technology and Trends
    • Arts and Culture
    • Health and Lifestyle
    • Food and Agriculture
    • Travel and Exploration
    • BGTN Cares
  • Weather
Follow US
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
© 2024 BRICS Global Television Network. Newshound Media. All Rights Reserved.
BGTN > Features > Technology and Trends > How Dubai’s innovation is nurturing coders of the future
Technology and TrendsBRICS Plusالإمارات العربية المتحدة

How Dubai’s innovation is nurturing coders of the future

Yolanda Pondo
Last updated: June 14, 2024 5:40 pm
By Yolanda Pondo
5 Min Read
Share
Photo: Dubai Local
SHARE

In the past few years, Dubai has emerged as a significant player in the global tech scene, home to regional giants like Kitopi which specialises in ride sharing and Careem, focussing on delivery services. In a workshop during August 2023, The Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy organised an event and fostered over 50 Emirati participants, to offer them a chance to develop their skills and make connections with respected experts in the world of coding.

The event included an engaging session titled ‘Fundamental of Establishing a Business and Crafting a Successful Mobile Application which was held in partnership with Astro Labs and aims to successfully contribute to the UAE’s digital vision. The growth is further enhanced by the startup ecosystem that is supported by various initiatives and vibrant accelerators. Additionally, the Dubai Economic Agenda has played a significant role, particularly the tech-friendly ‘D33’. One of the most essential contributing factors to Dubai’s tech prowess is its focus and dedication on developing a highly skilled and talented workforce.

The emirate offers many attractive incentives which include short-term ‘digital nomad’ visas and long-term Golden Visas. These visas entice skilled developers from overseas to relocate for career opportunities and a sunny lifestyle with 0% income tax. Programmes such as the UAE National Program and sister initiatives like UAE codes, have made it possible for Dubai to develop the next generation of coders. The aim of the National Program for coders is to educate 10 000 coders and develop an establishment of 1000 digital startups by the year 2026.

The program is supported by a network of associated initiates that are implemented to promote coding within the industry. These initiatives strategically align with the goals of the national program thus creating a sustainable future for the next generation of coders. Naiyarah Hussain is one of the most notable participants in the booming system of coding and serves as a Developer Advocacy Leader in Dubai. She is recognised by a prestigious 10-year Golden Visa, which highlights the significance of her achievements and contributions as a software developer.

She is currently the coding ambassador at Coders HQ which is just a short distance from the Dubai Future Foundation. Hussain says, “It’s a very low barrier to entry. You can really enter any of them and grow according to your interest.” Coders HQ provides employment and offers support through programs and assessments led by Hussain. This focusses on evaluating the skills level of developers in the UAE and ensures that their skill set is matched with the relevant job opportunities. Currently, HQ assessment can assess approximately 200 different skills relevant to the tech industry.

Hussain explained that the initiatives take place annually on October 29th and last year, there were approximately 88000 participants who were encouraged to write a single line of code. In 2022, ten initiatives were unveiled with the aim to empower 15 000 initiatives in a move to strengthen the nation’s digital workforce. These initiatives were introduced under Coders HQ in collaboration with leading global tech firms in the industry. Coders HQ is accessible to both expatriates and citizens and is designed to create a community of proficient coders thus enhancing job opportunities within the UAE.

Omar Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Remote Work Applications, and Digital Economy stated that the Coders HQ initiatives play an integral role to the UAE’s goal of reaching 100 000 coders by the end of 2022. Highlighting the nation’s long-lived commitment to fostering a powerful digital ecosystem. Dubai continues to have a forward-thinking approach into the future, which extends to the Dubai Future Academy. The Academy provides courses in emerging technologies and ‘futures literacy’ which prepares young people to navigate the future advancements in technology.

ALSO READ : Dubai’s ambitious high rise plan

Egypt and UAE aim to boost collaboration in electricity and renewable energy
Bedouin tents keep tradition alive — with a modern touch
The “Pitbull” falls short in Power Slap 8 title bid
China to partner with Egypt and Bahrain on 2026 lunar mission
Chinese research vessel embarks on groundbreaking expedition to explore seamounts in western pacific
TAGGED:codersDubaiDubai Future FoundationGlobal tech sceneNaiyarah Hussainskillssoftware developertechnologyThe Dubai Chamber of Digital EconomyUAEUAE’s digital vision
Share This Article
Facebook Flipboard Pinterest Whatsapp Whatsapp LinkedIn Tumblr Reddit VKontakte Telegram Threads Email Copy Link Print
What do you think?
Love0
Sad0
Happy0
Surprise0
Shy0
Joy0
Cry0
Embarrass0
Sleepy0
Angry0
Dead0
Wink0
Yolanda Pondo
ByYolanda Pondo
Yolanda believes journalism is a craft that demands persistent effort. Armed with a journalism honours degree in videography and broadcast presentation, she hosts BGTN’s Young Buzz show.
Previous Article The BRICS Games: A meeting of cultures, competition, and cooperation
Next Article Second death reported as Monkeypox strikes South Africa
1 Comment
  • Pingback: Dubai and Tel Aviv ranked most expensive middle eastern cities for expats

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Stay Connected

FacebookLike
XFollow
PinterestPin
InstagramFollow
YoutubeSubscribe
TiktokFollow
LinkedInFollow
TumblrFollow
ThreadsFollow
BlueskyFollow
RSS FeedFollow
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

Latest News

Jenna Clifford (1959–2025): South Africa’s Queen of Bespoke Jewellery
BRICS South Africa
Rutube: A Thriving Platform for Russian Content & Creator Monetisation
BRICS Россия (Rossiya)
New Development Bank and SANRAL Sign ZAR7 Billion Deal to Upgrade South Africa road infrastructure upgrade
BRICS South Africa
Unlocking Africa’s potential through bold collaboration and stronger investability
BRICS South Africa

You Might Also Like

Technology and TrendsBRICS中国 (Zhōngguó)

China makes great strides in artificial intelligence

July 8, 2024
Saudi Vision 2030

Amazon focuses its cloud services on Saudi Arabia

March 24, 2024
Saudi Vision 2030International

Saudi and the JSE join hands

May 3, 2024
Iceberg A23a breaks free of ice shelf
Saudi Vision 2030

World’s largest iceberg breaks free and begins epic Antarctic journey

November 28, 2023

Our Partners

Ad imageAd image

Learn About BRICS

  • B – Brasil
  • R – Россия (Rossiya)
  • I – भारत (Bhārat)
  • C – 中国 (Zhōngguó)
  • S – South Africa
  • Saudi Vision 2030

Our World

  • A message from the Founder & CEO
  • Support Centre
  • Careers

Google Translate

BGTNBGTN
Follow US
© 2025 BRICS Global Television Network (Pty) Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Independent Media Platform. Unauthorized ownership claims or affiliations are unlawful.
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?