Dubai, UAE – The Arab Youth Centre, in partnership with the New Economy Academy, has launched the New Economy Programme 2026 to train 400 young Arabs in technology, sustainability and creative-economy skills.
Programme details
- Participants: 400 young men and women from across the Arab world
- Format: Fully online and in Arabic, in four cohorts during November 2026
- First cohort: 100 participants started this week
- Duration: Eight hours per cohort over two days
- Certificate: Joint e-certificate from the Arab Youth Centre and New Economy Academy
What participants learn
- Foundations of the new economy, including AI, blockchain and digital infrastructure
- How technology is reshaping industries and labour markets, including the gig economy
- Green and circular economies and AI governance
- The experience and creative economies
Fatima Al Hallami, Executive Director of the Arab Youth Centre, said the programme helps young people understand economic change, make informed career decisions and launch businesses that serve their communities, adding that investing in youth knowledge is key to stronger, more diverse Arab economies.
Source: The National
