On June 17, 2025, the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in Dubai celebrated the graduation of the NOMU Al Ghurair Women in AI program. This initiative, in collaboration with the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation (AGF) and ZAKA, recognized the achievements of 70 Emirati and Arab women who completed a 20-week AI Certification program. This program aimed to enhance skills in artificial intelligence and machine learning within the UAE.

The graduation event highlighted the commitment to increasing the capacity for technological skills among women in the region. Graduates received their certificates, marking a significant step in empowering women in the field of artificial intelligence.

In a broader context, initiatives like the NOMU program align with the UAE’s vision to bolster the role of women in technology and innovation. The program’s focus on AI is particularly relevant, as experts predict that artificial intelligence could contribute $96 billion to the UAE’s economy by 2030.