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UAE Cyber Security Council and IBM Expand Access to AI and Cybersecurity Training
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Fusion42 · 22 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The UAE Cyber Security Council and IBM have partnered to expand free access to IBM SkillsBuild, offering over 1,000 courses and digital credentials in AI, cybersecurity, and related tech fields to students, government employees, and startups to bolster the UAE's digital talent pipeline and cybersecurity capabilities.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Security Infrastructure.
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Building national cybersecurity skills is now institutionalised through free, credentialed courses connected to real challenges, opening a talent pool for startups and tech employers to tap this year. You get a ready-made route to hire or collaborate with people trained on skills regional leaders want.
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