Prime Highlights-
- The Arab Youth Centre launches the New Economy Programme 2026 with the New Economy Academy to train 400 young Arabs online in Arabic.
- The programme covers artificial intelligence, blockchain, green economies and creative industries, helping young Arabs prepare for fast-changing labor markets.
Key Facts-
- The first cohort of 100 participants started on Tuesday in Dubai.
- Each cohort completes eight hours of training over two days and earns certificates.
Background-
The Arab Youth Centre (AYC) has launched a programme to train 400 young Arabs on how technology, sustainability and creativity are changing careers and businesses.
The New Economy Programme 2026, built with the New Economy Academy (NEA), welcomed its first cohort of 100 participants on Tuesday in Dubai. Four cohorts will run through November, all online and in Arabic, and they will bring together young men and women from across the Arab world.
The programme covers four themes. The first looks at the foundations of the new economy, including artificial intelligence, blockchain and digital infrastructure. The second examines how technology shapes industry and labor markets, including platform and gig work. The third explores green and circular economies along with AI governance. The fourth studies the experience and creative economies and how culture and content create economic value.
Each cohort completes eight hours of training over two days. Those who finish receive electronic certificates issued jointly by AYC and NEA.
Fatima Al Hallami, Executive Director of AYC, said investing in young people’s knowledge is key to building more diverse and competitive Arab economies. She said the partnership will help young Arabs understand economic change, make informed career choices and start businesses that serve their communities.
NEA specialist trainers and experts will lead the sessions, pairing economic concepts with practical discussion of how they apply across industries and markets.
