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ADGM Academy and ADI Foundation Launch FutureTech 4.0 to Empower 10,000 Emirati Students for the Web 4.0 Era
ADGM Academy: 10 December 2025
Anchored within the ADGM Academy Tech Centre, the initiative will deliver world-class training, forward-looking research, intellectual property development, and community-driven innovation—reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s role as a trusted global leader in digital finance and frontier technologies.
By integrating these concepts into education and workforce development at scale, FutureTech 4.0 positions Abu Dhabi as one of the world’s first hubs to not only adopt but actively shape this emerging technological frontier.
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“This collaboration with ADI Foundation is a pivotal step in cementing Abu Dhabi’s position as a global hub for financial innovation and digital transformation. By empowering 10,000 Emirati students with Web 4.0 skills, we are preparing a new generation of leaders who will not only accelerate our national digital economy but also compete on the world stage.”
– Mansoor Jaffar, CEO, ADGM Academy and Research Centre
The launch of FutureTech 4.0 marks a bold investment in national talent and a strategic step towards aligning Abu Dhabi’s long-term priorities with global digital transformation trajectories. By combining regulatory excellence with educational innovation, the initiative will create a future-ready generation capable of advancing Abu Dhabi’s position as a key architect of the global Web 4.0 economy.“FutureTech 4.0 will be a beacon for innovation, research, and skills development in blockchain and digital assets. Our vision is to cultivate a generation that is technologically empowered, globally competitive, and able to drive the UAE’s leadership in shaping the future of the digital economy. Together with ADGM Academy, we are building a platform that merges education, regulation, and industry in one powerful ecosystem.”
– Ajay Bhatia, Council Member of ADI Foundation