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The Digital School, one of the initiatives of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, has announced the launch of the Project Management Academy, in collaboration with the Roads and Transport Authority, as part of the Dubai International Project Management Forum, which is being held this year under the theme Bridging Communities.

The launch of the Academy comes under the Skills Academies initiatives and represents a new qualitative milestone in Digital School’s journey to deliver innovative education models with global impact. The Academy aims to empower 10,000 young people worldwide with practical, applicable skills, transforming project management from an academic discipline into a global skills language aligned with future labour market requirements.

Pioneering Experience

His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), said, “The launch of the Project Management Academy reflects RTA’s commitment to supporting human capacity building and transferring its accumulated practical expertise in managing and delivering major projects to younger generations worldwide. This contribution will help prepare qualified cadres capable of effective planning and execution in rapidly evolving work environments.”

His Excellency said: “RTA possesses globally leading experience in managing strategic projects and integrated infrastructure. The partnership with the Digital School represents a knowledge-based investment aimed at transforming project management from a theoretical concept into a practical, applicable skill that is accessible to a wide segment of young people, particularly in developing countries.”

He added: “The Academy supports Dubai’s direction towards strengthening a knowledge-based economy and aligns with the vision of the wise leadership to empower youth and build human capital capable of leading sustainable development projects. Investing in skills is the cornerstone of ensuring project sustainability and achieving long-term developmental impact that positively reflects on quality of life across communities.”

Skills Readiness
His Excellency Omar Sultan AlOlama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, and Chairman of the Board of Digital School, said, “The launch of the Academy represents a practical translation of the Digital School’s mission, objectives, and ongoing efforts to expand global access to essential future skills. The initiative positions project management as a practical empowerment tool that enhances the readiness of young talents to meet the requirements of a rapidly evolving labour market.”

His Excellency AlOlama added: “The partnership with the Roads and Transport Authority represents a pioneering model for integrating the efforts of government entities in investing in human capital and supporting the development of scalable educational programmes. This collaboration aims to strengthen youth participation—particularly across the African continent—in development projects and in shaping a sustainable future for their communities.”

Academy Programme
The announcement of the launch of the Project Management Academy followed the signing of the agreement between the two entities. The agreement was signed on behalf of the Roads and Transport Authority by Moaza Saeed Al Marri, CEO of the Executive Affairs Sector and Chair of the Organising Committee of the Dubai International Project Management Forum, and on behalf of Digital School by Dr Waleed Al Ali, Secretary General of Digital School.

The Project Management Academy programme has been designed in collaboration with the International Project Management Association, offering—for the first time globally—an entry-level foundational training pathway. The programme aims to position project management as a core skill accessible to all, rather than one limited to advanced professional levels.

The Academy represents a pioneering model targeting young people across countries worldwide, with a particular focus on the African continent. It strengthens collaboration between digital education, the government sector, and global professional institutions, while supporting the development of competencies capable of contributing to development projects and shaping a better future for their communities.

Digital School
The Digital School, launched in November 2020 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, under the umbrella of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, is the first accredited digital school of its kind.

The initiative aims to empower students through flexible digital learning options, while offering a high-quality model for blended and remote learning delivered in a smart and adaptable manner. It specifically targets underprivileged communities, refugees, and displaced populations worldwide by leveraging digital education and providing modern, future-ready curricula.

Digital School adopts a comprehensive approach to digital transformation in education, centred on expanding access to learning opportunities through digital platforms. The initiative continues to scale its global reach, offering educational and training content in several international languages, including Arabic, English, French, Spanish, Kurdish, Portuguese, and Indonesian.