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UAE university enrolment rises 13% as AI changes skills needed for future jobs
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Fusion42 · 13 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
UAE university enrolment rose by 13% for the 2024-25 academic year, reaching the highest level in a decade amid a rapidly changing job market shaped by AI. Universities are adapting curricula and services to equip students with practical skills and AI literacy to meet future employment demands.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Edtech.
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AI-driven changes in skills demand have opened a new education market in the UAE that you can target by building practical, tech-focused learning tools and partnerships with employers. Your next move is to engage with universities implementing AI and tech-forward programmes to offer complementary services or products.
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