Dubai Chambers Academy launches assisted AI tracks to train 14,000 companies to embed smart tools in daily operations
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Workforce development efforts in Dubai are entering a new phase with the launch of specialized training tracks by Dubai Chambers through the new “Dubai Chambers Academy” platform, a step that aims to empower and train 14,000 member companies in the business groups and councils of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce. The programme specifically focuses on accelerating the adoption of generative AI technologies within companies’ daily administrative and operational processes, moving beyond fragmented individual use toward building comprehensive institutional capabilities in the private sector.
The academy was inaugurated in the presence of His Excellency Engineer Sultan bin Sa‘id Al-Mansouri, Chairman of Dubai Chambers, and Mohamed Ali Rashid Loutah, Director General of Dubai Chambers, together with ninety heads of business groups and councils representing various economic sectors and facilitating dialogue with government entities. The digital platform offers a suite of programmes, led by specialised generative-AI tracks, intended to equip the private sector with the expertise needed to manage complex tasks, support more effective executive decision-making, and boost operational productivity.
Shifting from individual experimentation to an institutional framework reshapes office-work competencies.We see this step as a qualitative shift in talent development, with the organisational details showing that the tracks cover concepts and practical applications in real-world business settings, including reviews of the latest tools and solutions and the application of best practices to turn generative-AI capabilities into instruments that improve daily decision quality. The academy falls under Dubai’s private-sector generative-AI transformation programme, a pathway that followed the establishment of the “Executive Committee for Generative AI”, and also includes the creation of specialised incubators for generative-AI firms that support the ecosystem and build institutional capacity within Dubai Chambers.
What practical changes will professionals and work teams in the Gulf, Egypt and the Levant experience?The impact of training 14,000 companies does not remain confined to Dubai’s local context; it also directly influences regional efficiency and hiring standards. When thousands of firms in a major commercial hub adopt generative-AI tools in their daily departments, the skill becomes a core requirement for operational and administrative roles rather than a mere résumé add-on. If you manage a team or provide digital and support services from Egypt or the Levant to Gulf companies, client and partner expectations will inevitably shift toward faster delivery and more precise analysis powered by smart solutions, necessitating skill upgrades to match the shared business environment.
The focus on generative AI reflects a pragmatic approach that seeks to boost the productivity of existing staff rather than betting on complete, immediate job automation. Coupled with training, the establishment of specialised incubators and the building of institutional capacity, the private sector is entering a genuine testing phase to translate these digital tracks into tangible operational outcomes for company performance and future competitiveness.