Abu Dhabi (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 25 March 2026) Artificial Intelligence Track United Arab Emirates The National Experts Program receives more than 1,000 applications in less than two months after applications opened on the 29th of this month January It closed on the 24th He walksWhich confirms the increasing determination of Emirati talent to achieve this Driving In the field of artificial intelligence.
This number reflects the growing interest among Emirati professionals working in a range of artificial intelligence specializations. from Core technologies and product development for emerging applications across national sectors.
Participants are selected through a structured evaluation process based on academic and professional excellence, leadership potential, and the ability to translate experience into practical impact within national sectors.
The inaugural batch of NEP-AI was launched in maybe 2026 and passes through December 2026, taking participants through a rigorous series of modules that build technical and leadership excellence in AI.
The program is structured around six tracks and covers 25 sectors to ensure alignment between participants’ experiences and national priorities.
NEP-AI participants are supported with two levels of mentorship. The first consists of senior mentors, ministers, executives and senior leaders from government and the private sector, which provides strategic guidance and perspective at the national level.
The second are AI technical leaders who serve as dedicated advisors to participants’ Capstone projects, providing technical guidance and application feedback to improve project outcomes and professional growth.
Participants also participate in targeted international study visits, designed to expose them to world-leading AI organizations, application models, and governance approaches that directly relate to their sector focus.
NEP-AI complies with United Arab Emirates The National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031 contributes to the country’s efforts to expand national expertise in advanced technologies.
Based on the National Experts Programme, which was launched in 2019 To develop Emirati professionals across priority sectors, the AI track focuses on strengthening national capabilities in AI and developing a new generation of Emirati AI leaders.