Global technology group e& has announced the opening of applications for its AI Graduate Programme in the UAE. The 12-month initiative offers 100 new roles for Emirati university graduates as part of the company’s 2025 cycle.

The programme aims to equip young UAE nationals with digital, technical, and leadership skills to support the country’s future economy. Now in its fourth year, it has already hired and trained over 284 graduates since 2021. e& recently celebrated the graduation of 25 new alumni.

The company reported that the programme is aligned with the UAE’s goal of building a knowledge-based, innovation-driven economy. It combines hands-on experience with real-world projects across departments such as AI, machine learning, cybersecurity, product development, HR, and business strategy.

Participants also receive mentoring, leadership training, and emotional intelligence development. Many graduates secure full-time roles in areas such as:

• AI, sustainability, and telecom engineering
• Finance, sales, and consumer services

Ali Al Mansoori, Group Chief People Officer at e&, stated that the programme reflects the company’s long-term commitment to developing Emirati leaders in technology and innovation. He noted a strong female participation rate of over 60% in the last cohort, reinforcing e&’s dedication to inclusion and diversity.

He added that through mentorship and exposure to advanced projects, the programme helps shape the next generation of Emirati tech and business leaders.

e& revealed that the initiative supports its broader Emiratisation strategy, which aims for 60% Emirati representation by 2030. In 2024, 62% of new hires through the programme were women. Since the launch, the overall female participation rate has reached 81%.

Applications for the next intake, starting in September 2025, are now open through e&’s official recruitment portal.

The initiative is part of the UAE’s national strategy to reduce reliance on oil and grow high-value, knowledge-driven industries. e& developed the programme in collaboration with LinkedIn, Harvard Business Review, Microsoft, and ADGM, ensuring international best practices and global competitiveness.

Other e& initiatives supporting this vision include Bidayati and Excelerate&, developed with Ericsson to focus on 5G and data science.

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