Abu Dhabi: The National Experts Program’s (NEP) fourth edition has started accepting applications. A cohort of technical specialists from 20 different industries will participate in the 12-month program, supporting the UAE’s centennial vision for economic growth and the technology environment.
Established in 2019, under the direction of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, NEP serves as a launchpad for UAE National technical experts who aim to play a role in future-growth sectors aligned with the UAE’s national priorities.
The program cultivates a community of professionals recognized as the most exemplary and forward-thinking technical experts in their field and equips them with specialized expertise to address challenges within the 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.
HE Ahmed Talib Al Shamsi, CEO of Emirates Foundation and Director of the National Experts Program, stated that, “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.”
Applicants must have at least 10 years of experience, including five 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 participant’s selection process.