THE NATIONAL EXPERTS PROGRAM RETURNS FOR ITS FOURTH EDITION WITH APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

2024-03-26 03:15:42

(MENAFN- Mid-East) The National Experts Program (NEP) will now accept applications.

The fourth edition will involve a cohort of technical experts across 20 sectors, including five new sectors.

Open to Emirati professionals with at least 10 years of experience, the nine-month academic program is aligned with the UAE's Centennial Plan 2071

Participants will be mentored by leaders from government and the private sector and trained by academic partners from around the world.

Abu Dhabi: National Experts today announced the fourth edition of the National Experts Program (NEP), which will now accept applications.

Established in 2019, under the direction of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, NEP serves as a launchpad for Emirati technical experts who are poised to play a transformative role in future-growth sectors aligned with the UAE's national priorities.

The program cultivates a community of Emirati professionals recognized as the most exemplary and forward-thinking technical experts in their field and equips them with specialized expertise to address challenges within today's swiftly evolving technological landscape and complex global context.

The fourth edition will focus on enhancing the skills and knowledge of 20 technical experts across three key clusters: Economic Growth, Social Development, and Sustainability and Infrastructure, with one applicant chosen to represent each of the sectors that are central to achieving the UAE's strategic objectives.

Applicants to the fourth cohort must have at least 10 years of experience, including 5 years in their sector, and have contributed to strategic projects addressing national priorities. To enhance the current method of gathering and managing information, this year's edition will incorporate AI into the application process to provide a more engaging and effective selection process. This will include a skills and personality analysis, an AI interview, and an overall AI-driven reporting system to streamline and enrich the participants selection process.

Set to introduce five new sectors in its fourth edition, participants in the upcoming program will represent the fields of economic development; advanced sciences and research; technology and innovation; artificial intelligence; space; media; tourism and hospitality; banking and finance; and defense as part of the Economic Growth cluster, while Social Development will include those working in culture and identity; education; health and well-being; community development and social services; government services; philanthropy; and foreign affairs. Nationals who hold roles within the sectors of environment and climate change; mobility and logistics; food and water security; and energy and renewables will join the Sustainability and Infrastructure cluster.

NEP's tailor-made program combines mentorship by influential government and private sector leaders with the expertise of academic partners from around the world to instill five key mindsets for lifelong learning: Reflective, Analytical, Worldly, Collaborative, and Action.

Developed in partnership with local and international academic and sector leaders, the program will enable participants to further specialize in their chosen sectors, leverage their skills and knowledge to act decisively, and help drive the UAE's future growth.

Now a 12-month program, comprising of a nine-month academic program and three-month rotation module, the fourth edition will include greater options for personalizing coursework, allowing participants to work alongside both their advisors and mentors to chart a unique course that aligns with their individual professional, personal, and sector-specific development needs.

The program will also include collaborative activities and immersive experiences, offering a combination of in-field work and classroom learning. Combining their existing sector experience with learnings from the program curriculum, NEP is designed to hone participants' leadership skills and expertise while contributing to sector-specific transformative projects of national impact.

To date, 61 Emiratis from a wide range of backgrounds have graduated from the three first editions of the National Experts Program, putting the skills they acquired into practice and helping drive positive and sustainable results that serve the nation.

Commenting on the launch of the fourth edition, His Excellency Ahmed Talib Al Shamsi, Director of the National Experts Program, stated:“The fourth edition underscores our steadfast dedication to nurturing talent and cultivating technical expertise in sectors vital to the future growth of the UAE, aligning closely with our national priorities. Building on the success of the first three cohorts, the upcoming edition has been meticulously developed to meet the evolving needs of the UAE within a complex global context and rapidly changing technological landscape.”

“As the UAE strengthens its position as a leading global hub for trade, tourism, and commerce, the National Experts Program presents an unparalleled opportunity for aspiring Emiratis to not only influence our nation's growth trajectory but also emerge as leaders in their respective domains. We are confident that this edition will empower participants with specialized expertise, enabling them to play a pivotal role in advancing the UAE's development and shaping a brighter future for citizens and residents.” His Excellency added.

The program is designed for Emirati professionals who aim to level up their ability to foster change, deepen their understanding of sector trends and practices, and contribute to the UAE's centennial vision for economic growth.

About National Experts (NE)

Developed under the direction of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, National Experts (NE) is a community of Emirati technical experts who play a transformative role in future-growth sectors aligned with the UAE's national priorities.

NE operates through a 12-month academic program – NEP – combining academic, immersive work experience, and mentoring by top government and business leaders. NE also functions through a series of events and research-led publications led by its Alumni and Fellows community.

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