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The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) hosted the Talent of Tomorrow Forum – a landmark event that brought together key stakeholders in Dubai’s education sector to redefine learning for a rapidly evolving world. The forum featured the release of the new ‘Jobs of the Future’ report, a visionary blueprint to align education with emerging industries and further consolidate Dubai’s position as a global hub for business, leisure, and innovation under the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, and the Education 33 Strategy. The Talent of Tomorrow Forum took place on 17 April at the Museum of The Future, gathering more than 450 educators, policymakers, and industry leaders for a dynamic day of panels, workshops, and networking. The forum focused on how Dubai can stay ahead by equipping its people with the right education, skills, and mindset to navigate the fast-changing world of work. The ‘Jobs of the Future’ report, co-published by DET and KHDA, examines how global trends like automation, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and green energy are reshaping the job market. It identifies gaps in Dubai’s educational landscape and outlines opportunities to align learning pathways with future workforce needs. The report also draws insights from a proprietary Dubai Future of Jobs survey, which gathered inputs from nearly 7,800 students and educators to assess the skills most critical for tomorrow’s workforce. Hadi Badri, CEO of the Dubai Economic Development Corporation (DEDC), the economic development arm of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), said: “A robust education sector is at the heart of Dubai’s long term economic growth, contributing to talent development and enhancing the city’s appeal as the world’s best …

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