Khalifa Fund and CSC to boost youth digital skills

Khalifa Fund-Cyber Security Council new program
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By Shilpa Annie Joseph, Sr. Content Head
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Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED), in collaboration with the Cyber Security Council (CSC), has launched a series of specialized cybersecurity awareness sessions as part of its ‘Future Entrepreneur Program 2026.’

This program is being held under the theme ‘Their summer today. Their ventures tomorrow… with safety and confidence.’

The initiative reflects ongoing efforts of Khalifa Fund and CSC to nurture a generation of capable young entrepreneurs equipped with the requisite entrepreneurial skills and digital awareness to meet the demands of the digital economy as well as build innovation and knowledge-based future projects.

According to the statement, this initiative builds on the strategic partnership between Khalifa Fund and the Cyber Security Council, highlighting their shared commitment to strengthening digital culture among youth.

It further aims to integrate cybersecurity concepts into training and educational programs, reinforcing its role as a fundamental pillar for building and sustaining projects. This is essential for enhancing youth readiness to meet the evolving needs of the digital economy and lay the foundation for a safe digital culture supporting their entrepreneurial journey.

The sessions are being held across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra, featuring interactive content covering several core topics, including personal data protection, safeguarding digital identity, safe handling of digital platforms and applications, as well as identifying key cyber risks and methods of prevention.

The sessions aim to promote responsible digital behavior, empowering participants to use modern technologies with confidence and security. They also highlight the link between cybersecurity and entrepreneurship, introducing participants to the importance of protecting digital assets and data, while strengthening project sustainability across various development stages.

The summer camp provides a comprehensive educational experience for children and youth aged 4 to 18, through four progressive learning cycles tailored to different age groups: Young Innovators, Foundation Stage, Intermediate Stage and Advanced Stage.

The Khalifa Fund program combines hands-on learning, practical activities, interactive workshops, mentoring sessions and project showcases, culminating in a graduation ceremony during which participants will receive certificates of participation. It aims to nurture innovation, creative thinking and entrepreneurial skills, enabling participants to develop their ideas and transform them into projects within a learning environment that fosters both initiative and teamwork, as per the statement.

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