UAE has always been at the forefront of being the only Arab country aiming for an innovation-driven economy in its 51 years rich history. A lot of advancement has been made in the field of technology with the recent declaration of the Dubai Metaverse Strategy and getting UAE to be one of the top 10 countries to adopt Metaverse, Blockchain, and more.
According to the World Economic Forum report, UAE has adopted these technologies in a greater percentage in various sectors :
Big data analytics
Internet of things and connected devices
Encryption and cyber security
Cloud computing E-commerce and digital trade
To match and work with these technologies there are a number of emerging skills that are in high demand such as :
1. Analytical thinking and innovation
2. Complex problem-solving
3. Critical thinking and analysis
4. Active learning and learning strategies
5. Leadership and social influence
6. Technology use, monitoring and control
7. Creativity, originality and initiative
8. Service orientation
9. Resilience, stress tolerance and flexibility
10. Emotional intelligence
11. Technology design and programming
12. Troubleshooting and user experience
13. Quality control and safety awareness
14. Systems analysis and evaluation
15. Persuasion and negotiation