{
  "id": 17080266,
  "title": "Apple gives backing to UAE's Coders HQ to boost app developer pool",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/apple-gives-backing-to-uaes-coders-hq-to-boost-app-developer-pool",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-29T15:16:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/10/29/apple-gives-backing-to-uaes-coders-hq-to-boost-app-developer-pool/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The United Arab Emirates has officially recognized Coders HQ, a platform aimed at developing app creators, as an authorized education and training center. This decision is anticipated to strengthen the nation's pool of app developers. By joining this network, members of Coders HQ will gain access to Apple's expansive global resources for specialized training, learning materials, and collaboration with international trainers and educational institutions. Furthermore, they will have the opportunity to master Apple's Swift programming language, crucial for building applications across Apple's ecosystem, including iOS for the iPhone.\n\nAbdelrahman Al Mahmoud, a director at the UAE Artificial Intelligence Office, highlighted that the UAE remains committed to creating an environment where talent can flourish, ideas can be tested, and opportunities for learning and innovation can arise. Strengthening future-ready skills is crucial for enhancing the country's competitiveness and maintaining its status as a global leader in technology and innovation.\n\nCoders HQ was launched in 2022, aligning with the UAE's strategy to become a global innovation hub. Partnering with over 40 entities, including Adnoc, Majid Al Futtaim Holding, Microsoft, Facebook's parent Meta Platforms, IBM, and Dell Technologies, Coders HQ aims to foster a robust developer community. Apple has also been actively supporting developers worldwide to create applications for its product range. According to the company's 2025 transparency report, more than 60 million developers are registered on Apple's platform, with over 2.17 million apps on the App Store, generating more than $550 billion in revenue since its inception in 2008.\n\nIn addition to supporting developers globally, Apple offers educational sessions at its Today at Apple program in its stores, encouraging people to learn coding. Director Al Mahmoud emphasized that a thriving digital economy starts with individuals equipped with the skills to leverage emerging technologies and transform knowledge into impactful societal solutions.",
  "summary": "Apple has accredited the UAE's Coders HQ as an authorised education training centre, a move that is expected to boost the country's app development community. The accreditation will enable Coders HQ members to tap into the iPhone maker's global network of specialised training assets, the UAE Artificial Intelligence Office said in a statement on Thursday. Those include training programmes and…",
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