Knowledge Group hosts its second virtual Knowledge Day highlighting the impact of the Digital Economy

• The event held under the theme “The Digital Economy: Surviving Upcoming Digital Talent Needs” aimed to explore the impact of the new talent economy in the digital age
• More than 320 individuals joined the event and attended its different sessions

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Knowledge Group (KG), the training, development, and consulting arm of Abu Dhabi University (ADU), held its second virtual Knowledge Day this week, in collaboration with Abu Dhabi School of Government, an affiliate of the Department of Government Support Abu Dhabi.

The event, which took place under the theme “The Digital Economy: Surviving Upcoming Digital Talent Needs”, shed light on the impact of the new talent economy in the digital age and aimed to examine the talent implications resulting from digital transformations and address the importance of talent analytics to support workforce planning. The event brought together an array of speakers that addressed valuable topics centered around developing capabilities in a digital economy, competing for critical talent, digital dependence in leadership, and many more.

Key topics were discussed by influential speakers coming from different businesses in the UAE including Dr. May Laith AlTaee, Acting Dean at Abu Dhabi School of Government, Aseel Humoodi, Vice President of Human Capital & Administration at Borouge Abu Dhabi Polymers Co., Hussain Shaikh, HCM Strategy Director at Oracle, Matt Donavan, Senior Vice President, Chief Learning & Innovation Officer at GP Strategies, Dr. Rabei Wazzeh, Executive Director at Knowledge Group, Dr. Ramin Mohajer, Training, Development, & Performance Management Advisor at Ministry of Transport, Communications, & IT, and Leah Clark, Senior Director of Leadership at GP Strategies.

Dr. Ahmad Badr, Chief Executive Officer and a Founding Member of Knowledge Group commented: “Knowledge never stands still, and this is where our belief stems from, to consistently provide training and development to our peers, while constantly looking to reinvent ourselves in the different ways we operate, and ask ourselves the question: how can we better serve individuals, grow economies, and quickly adapt to global threats and changes through technology? Digital revolution has the potential to reshape markets faster than perhaps any force in history. At a time of relentless change globally and unstoppable transformation, we must continue to seek new talent, and tap the skills, creativity, and passion of employees. Knowledge Group aims to rapidly grow the sustainable provision of knowledge and skills for individuals, businesses, and governments, provide key insights on economic development and drive digital business transformation.”

“During our second virtual Knowledge Day, our speakers highlighted the impact of the new talent economy in the digital age and how a successful business will be pulled toward a digital approach in which business models, offerings, and value chains are digitized, driving new revenue streams and substantive business outcomes.”

Dr. May Laith AlTaee, Acting Dean at Abu Dhabi School of Government, commented: “It is becoming evident that the world's tremendous changes are reflected in jobs and businesses' future at an accelerated pace. The efficiency at work has also changed in conjunction with the increase in competition and the changing landscape in many jobs and roles, due to the rapid advancement of digital technologies and artificial intelligence.  The concept of a "Digital Ready Employee" equipped with digital age skills has become a key to preparing for the future, particularly skills that lead to innovation, creativity, leadership, continuous learning, knowledge transfer, and exchange of experiences. Therefore, we at the Abu Dhabi School of Government prioritize enhancing Abu Dhabi government employees' digital readiness. It is an essential part of our mission to achieve our goals and help individuals face any challenges, and find solutions derived from their digital skills and competencies”.

Dr. AlTaee added: “To achieve our goals, we allocated many programs, trainings, and initiatives to build digital skills that pave the way for new talents and enable knowledge development. “Abu Dhabi Digital Program” aims to provide Abu Dhabi government employees with digital skills that will contribute to enhancing the digital transformation of the Abu Dhabi government, while the “Digital Learning for All” initiative and “Digital Learning Challenge” both provided a prominent opportunity to contribute to Abu Dhabi's ongoing digital transformation journey”.

Knowledge Group is a regional leader, with extensive experience supporting and reinforcing the operational capabilities of the Middle East and North Africa region’s workforce and its private and public organizations. Since its establishment, Knowledge Group has provided solutions in training and development for over 150,000 people across more than 19 countries of operation, in collaboration with over 25 international partners.

For more information about Knowledge Group, please visit the website: https://www.knowledgegroup.co/en-us 

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About Knowledge Group:

Knowledge Group is a regional leader, with extensive experience supporting and reinforcing the operational capabilities of the Middle East and North Africa region’s workforce and its private and public organisations. Through our solutions in Training & Development, Consulting, Special Projects, and Outsourcing, Knowledge Group has built a vast range of services to support our clients’ individual requirements.

We are agile in the way we apply this knowledge and create solutions, utilising the full breadth of our unique experience to craft a bespoke solution that exceeds expectations.

Our expert faculty and staff of more than 200 deliver serious industry and regional experience, while we also draw in the best of the world’s knowledge through partnership with select international education and consulting companies, alongside more than 400 global associates with specialist expertise. This means we can draw on a vast knowledge base wherever we operate to deliver highly professional solutions for our clients.

About Abu Dhabi University:

Established in 2003, Abu Dhabi University (ADU) is the largest private university in the United Arab Emirates. With campuses across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra, the University has a total enrolment of 7,800 students from over 80 nationalities. Structured into Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, Law and Health Sciences, ADU offers undergraduate and graduate programs across a wide range of disciplines. 

Abu Dhabi University is recognized as a world-class institution committed to excellence in teaching, research and student experience, as evidenced by its prestigious regional and international accreditations. The University was the first private higher education institution in the GCC to earn international accreditation from the Californian Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). ADU’s College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the prestigious EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS). At a program level, the College of Engineering has received international accreditation from the world-renowned Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), and the Bachelor of Architecture has received Part 1 validation from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). The College of Health Sciences has earned accreditation from the Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA).

According to the 2021 QS World University rankings, Abu Dhabi University ranked among the top 750 universities in the world and placed among the world’s top 150 universities under 50 years of age. ADU also earned a top 3 spot globally for international faculty and maintained its long-held position as part of the top 11 universities worldwide recognized for student body diversity.

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