Arab Youth Centre launches New Economy Programme to train 400 young Arabs in tech and business

The Arab Youth Centre has initiated a programme to educate 400 young Arabs about how technology, sustainability, and creativity are transforming careers and businesses. In collaboration with the New Economy Academy, the New Economy Programme 2026 welcomed its inaugural group of 100 participants in Dubai on Tuesday. Offered entirely online in Arabic, the program consists of four cohorts throughout the month, bringing together young individuals from across the Arab world to discuss significant changes in labor markets and entrepreneurship.

The curriculum covers four primary areas: the fundamentals of the new economy, encompassing artificial intelligence, blockchain, and digital infrastructure; technology's impact on industry and labor markets, including platform and gig economies; the green and circular economies in conjunction with AI governance; and the experience and creative economies, examining how culture and creative content create economic value.

Upon completing the program, each cohort participates in eight hours of training over two days. Participants who finish the program are awarded electronic certificates jointly issued by the Arab Youth Centre and the New Economy Academy. Fatima Al Hallami, Executive Director of the Arab Youth Centre, emphasized that investing in young people's knowledge is crucial for fostering diverse and competitive Arab economies.

Through their partnership with the New Economy Academy, they aim to help young Arabs comprehend economic transformation, make well-informed career choices, and establish businesses that meet their communities' needs. By aligning their aspirations with development priorities, they enhance their contribution to sustainable economic growth.

The New Economy Academy will provide the program through expert trainers and professionals, merging economic theories with practical discussions of their application across industries and markets. This initiative aligns with a larger effort across the Arab world to equip younger generations for rapidly changing labor markets driven by digitalization, sustainability concerns, and the increasing economic importance of creative industries.