On 10 October 2021, a new innovative coding school opened its doors in Abu Dhabi. 42 Abu Dhabi, opens up with the motto of peer-to-peer and tuition-free learning. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office inaugurated the school in Mina Zayed.
This school has a whole new approach to learning, without teachers, students here learn self-discipline, creativity and collaboration. All the programs are offered at no cost and this place is open 24 hours a day. The only criteria required here is that the candidate should be at least 18 years old. No previous coding experience is required, interested candidates can register online and they will have to qualify for a logic and memory test.
“As part of Abu Dhabi’s vision to foster a diverse, inclusive and world-leading education ecosystem, 42 Abu Dhabi represents a new milestone in our leadership’s strategy to nurture tomorrow’s leaders today. This pioneering new school will provide an additional educational platform to build digital skills and a homegrown, future-ready workforce equipped to lead the technology-driven economy of the 21st century,” Sheikh Khaled said.
“42 Abu Dhabi reflects Abu Dhabi government’s commitment to developing a digitally aware and technology-driven generation of young professionals who are not only technically skilled but are also pushing the boundaries of digital innovation. Our leadership provides unprecedented support to UAE youth by creating opportunities that nurture local talents and develop their capabilities to master future digital skills and meet the growing requirements of this domain. As a result, this paves the way to building a generation equipped with specialised knowledge and expertise, especially in the fields of digital transformation, digital economy, and entrepreneurship which top the UAE priorities as accelerators to the transition to a sustainable knowledge-based economy,” said Hussain Al Hammadi, UAE Minister of Education.
“42 Abu Dhabi is critical to the strategic development of our region’s tech talent and Abu Dhabi’s mission to build a future-ready, human capital pipeline that will contribute to our leadership’s vision of a secure and confident society that is competitive, sustainable and open. Coding is no longer reserved for ICT specialists; it is a universal language we must all speak to navigate the convergence of technology across industries operating in the global digital economy,” said Sara Musallam, Adek chairwoman.
