This first-of-its-kind initiative marks a major investment in human capital
The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has taken another significant step forward in its digital transformation and future-ready journey with the successful conclusion of its inaugural ‘’AI Enablement & Strategic Innovation’’ programme.
The immersive four-day vocational course equipped over 80 pioneering managers, team leaders, and mid-level professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to lead in an AI-driven economy.
This first-of-its-kind initiative marks a major investment in human capital, directly supporting Shurooq’s strategic vision of ‘Building Sharjah for Tomorrow’. By empowering its employees with cutting-edge knowledge and technological proficiency, the authority ensures its team is prepared to leverage innovation and data-driven insight to fuel Sharjah’s continued growth and development.
Training content
In partnership with Nfinity (LLC-FZ), the training content was crafted by a distinguished consortium of AI leaders and architects from world-renowned organisations including Gartner, Cisco, Parasme IT Solutions, and Accenture, guaranteeing that the learning outcomes were both cutting-edge and immediately applicable.
“By investing in our most valuable asset; our talented workforce; we are not just adopting new technology; we are cultivating a culture of innovation and data-driven leadership that will propel Sharjah’s economic vision forward,” stated Mohamed Al Saabri, Chief Human Resources Officer, Shurooq.
“Shurooq is setting a benchmark in the region by embedding AI into day-to-day work, enabling teams to adopt AI as a co-pilot in their functions. This program is not just about awareness; it is about operationalizing AI and shaping the future of work,” remarked Shabeer Chinnakkal, CEO, Nfinity.
Integration
Sessions covered fundamental areas such as integrating AI into business strategy, responsible AI adoption, governance frameworks, and hands-on applications tailored to Shurooq’s diverse business verticals.
With a leadership team boasting over five decades of experience with global technology leaders and across large-scale transformation programmes’, Nfinity’s role ensures that Shurooq’s workforce is not only trained in the fundamentals of AI but is also equipped to operationalize these tools in ways that drive measurable impact, a press communique concluded.
