Young people are key to strengthening UAE-India ties

Young people are vital to enhancing ties between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and India, as highlighted in Ramola Talwar Badam's recent article. The enduring India-UAE partnership, forged over many years through trade, culture, education, and the contributions of professionals and workers, is evident today. The ambassador's call to the younger generation to continue working towards the progress of both nations underscores the significance of this people-to-people connection.

If the spirit of cooperation and mutual respect remains strong, it can further solidify the relationship and foster the development and prosperity of both countries.

The UAE faces a challenge in the form of a skill gap among workers aged 22-25, particularly in occupations heavily influenced by artificial intelligence (AI). According to research from Stanford University's Digital Economy Lab, this gap has increased from 15% in July 2025 to 19% by June 2025. To address this issue, the UAE can look to its National Employment Strategy 2031, which aims to cultivate talent for a knowledge economy.

Employers can leverage AI to assist in creating initial drafts, summaries, or comparisons, while junior employees verify the content, trace claims to evidence, and investigate exceptions. This approach allows experienced colleagues to focus on coaching and reviewing, ultimately strengthening the workforce through accelerated learning.

The key is to use AI to shorten the path to expertise rather than remove the learning process altogether.