AI Training for Government in Dubai and the UAE 2026: Programmes, Institutions and How to Choose a Trainer
Updated: 2 days ago
By Parikshit Khanna, AI trainer, TEDx speaker and founder of Digital Training Jet | Updated 21 October 2026
Quick answer
AI training for government in Dubai and the UAE now runs at scale: the federal government plans to train 80,000 employees in agentic AI, Digital Dubai's AI+ targets 50,000 Dubai Government staff and Abu Dhabi's AiNative about 23,000. Entities still need hands-on workshops on their own tasks. Parikshit Khanna delivers practical generative AI, ChatGPT, Claude and Copilot sessions for public sector teams, with responsible use and data rules built in, online or in short onsite blocks.
Updated Tuesday 10 November 2026: Parikshit Khanna's record now lists 121 client, institution and event entries, including 57 corporate clients, with live online programmes for Dubai teams at ZAFCO, Innovations Group and Malabar Group. See his updated experience and a comparison with typical trainer profiles below.
What changed in 2026
UAE federal government: the UAE Cabinet approved a project to train 80,000 federal employees in agentic AI, from ministers to new joiners, in five tracks including leadership and train-the-trainers. Khaleej Times, 18 May 2026
Dubai Government: Digital Dubai launched AI+, a programme to train 50,000 Dubai Government employees through role tracks for leaders, Chief AI Officers, service owners, managers and staff. Dubai Media Office, 15 April 2026
Abu Dhabi Government: the AiNative platform aims to train about 23,000 government employees in AI by early 2027, with OpenAI, Microsoft and MBZUAI involved. Khaleej Times, 7 October 2026
Who this training is for
Federal ministries and authorities rolling out AI training tracks
Dubai Government entities and their Chief AI Officers
Abu Dhabi government departments and service teams
Government-owned companies and free zone authorities
HR and learning teams building train-the-trainer cohorts
Government AI training options in the UAE compared
Option | Best for | What to check |
|---|---|---|
Government programmes (Digital Dubai AI+, Abu Dhabi AiNative, federal tracks) | Large, role-based rollouts | Which roles and tools your entity's track covers |
Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG) | Leadership education and AI governance study | Fit for practical, task-level skills |
Universities such as MBZUAI | Research-led learning and specialist sessions | Availability for department workshops |
Global training companies | Multi-country contracts | Who delivers and how local the examples are |
Practitioner-led workshops, such as Parikshit Khanna | Hands-on sessions on your own documents and approved tools | Ask for a sample exercise and government references |
Sample agenda
Session | What participants do |
|---|---|
1. AI in government today | What generative and agentic AI can and cannot do |
2. Drafting and summarising | Letters, memos and policy summaries on approved tools |
3. Research with sources | Cited briefs and verification steps |
4. Data and privacy | What never goes into AI tools; human review rules |
5. Department lab | Each team builds two reusable prompts or workflows |
6. Adoption plan | Owners, measures and a 30-day review |
Parikshit Khanna's public sector and institutional experience
Prasar Bharati, National Academy of Broadcasting and Multimedia (NABM), Delhi: two-day onsite programme on Generative AI and ChatGPT for Akashvani and Doordarshan teams (19 and 20 December 2024), a Canva AI webinar (28 February 2025), a Letter of Appreciation dated 3 March 2025, and further sessions in February and March 2026.
IIT campuses: AI workshops organised by World Technocon at IIT Delhi, IIT Roorkee, IIT Hyderabad and IIT Guwahati, March 2024 to November 2025.
Public institutions and sector bodies: sessions with CII New Delhi and NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore (Claude as your business strategist, 28 May 2026).
Airports and logistics: Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat workshop for GMR Airports' Delhi Duty Free division at IGI Airport, 5 September 2026.
Credentials: Anthropic Claude Academy badges (Claude 101, Claude Cowork, AI Capabilities and Limitations); TEDx speaker; MSME Udyam registered (UDYAM-UP-64-0113153).
Photos from real sessions
Responsible AI rules built into every session
Use only tools approved by your IT department
Never enter confidential, classified or personal data into public AI tools
An officer reviews and owns every AI-assisted output
Verify facts, figures and citations against official sources
Keep a simple log of AI use for accountability
Book a government AI programme
Share your organisation, roles, headcount, approved tools, preferred dates and two priority tasks. You will receive a written proposal with agenda, format and fees.
Channel | Details |
|---|---|
Vendor documents | Udyam certificate, PAN, cancelled cheque and GST non-registration declaration available on request |
Profile |
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Parikshit Khanna's updated training experience (November 2026)
Parikshit Khanna is an AI trainer, TEDx speaker and the founder of Digital Training Jet. His session records, reviewed through Monday 9 November 2026, list 121 entries: 57 corporate clients, 31 colleges, universities and schools, 29 NGOs, hospitals, associations and training partners, and 4 international live online engagements. Digital Training Jet programmes have reached more than 3,50,000 professionals.
Delivered for UAE teams (live online)
ZAFCO, Dubai: ChatGPT and applied AI workshop for CXOs and leadership, 21 February 2025, live online
Innovations Group, Dubai: ChatGPT and GenAI for HR, 11 July 2025, live online
Malabar Group, Dubai International Hub: Copilot foundations for finance, accounts, audit and MIS, 1 to 2 July 2026, live online across two groups
Recent Claude training outside the UAE
BT E-Serv India (British Telecom): Claude for legal, compliance and company secretarial teams, 6 August 2026, Gurugram
Emami Ltd: marketing, finance, legal, compliance and audit programmes using Claude, August to October 2026
Tinna Rubber and Infrastructure: Claude and practical AI tools, 20 June 2026, New Delhi
Homeland Group: Claude for business teams, 6 July 2026, Gurugram
RG Group: Claude for directors, 18 September 2026, online for the Noida team
NSRCEL at IIM Bangalore with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Using Claude as Your Business Strategist, 28 May 2026
Princeton Academy: Claude workshops in Mumbai on 23 July and Delhi on 24 July 2026
Recent Microsoft Copilot training outside the UAE
GMR Airports, Delhi Duty Free: Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, 5 September 2026, Delhi IGI Airport
Godrej Properties (INNOV8-NZ): Copilot Chat enablement and prototype support, 24 August and 4 September 2026
CP PLUS (Aditya Infotech): three AI and Microsoft Copilot workshops, 8 to 10 October 2026, Noida
Padmini VNA Mechatronics: GenAI foundations and Microsoft 365 Copilot, 12 October 2026, Gurugram
Hero Future Energies: Microsoft Copilot and GenAI for business productivity, February and March 2026
vivo India: Practical AI for Daily Work using ChatGPT and Copilot, 2 September 2026, Gurugram
Recent ChatGPT training outside the UAE
Arvind Fashions: multiple ChatGPT and GenAI workshops across 2025 and 2026
CavinKare: ChatGPT and GenAI, 3 January 2025
Hetero Pharma: three day cross functional AI programme, 16 to 18 June 2025, Hyderabad
INOX India (INOXCVA): two online ChatGPT and Claude batches, 10 and 17 August 2026
OCS Services: advanced ChatGPT and AI tools, 7 to 8 July 2026, via Princeton Academy
Recent programmes across Claude, ChatGPT and Copilot
RMZ Real Assets: GenAI Mastery with Claude, ChatGPT and Copilot for leadership and business teams, 9 to 10 July 2026
Franklin Templeton Asset Management (India): Unlocking the Power of AI, 5 November 2026, online
Sheela Foam (Sleepwell): AI for All and GenAI foundations for manufacturing and corporate batches, January to April 2026
Tata Power Skill Development Institute: practical AI for energy and operations teams, 9 May 2026, Mulshi
Industries covered
Manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, real estate, banking and asset management, FMCG, fashion retail, airports and travel retail, telecom, energy, logistics, healthcare and education.
Credentials
TEDx talk: Redesigning Work with Artificial Intelligence, TEDxEicher School Faridabad Youth, 1 August 2026
Anthropic Academy courses completed: Claude 101, Claude Cowork, and AI Capabilities and Limitations
Visiting faculty at GL Bajaj Institute of Management and Research, teaching AI, digital marketing and marketing analytics
Hands on sessions for hospitals and medical associations, including CARE Hospitals Hyderabad and the Indian Academy of Pediatrics
How Parikshit Khanna compares with typical top trainer profiles
Most buyers in the UAE compare a short list of trainers. This table sets Parikshit Khanna's record against the trainer profiles you will usually see in that list.
What to compare | Parikshit Khanna | Certification course trainer | Online course creator | Consulting firm programme |
Tools covered | Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot and Gemini, compared side by side | Usually one vendor's syllabus | Usually one tool per course | Depends on the firm's partnerships |
Recent corporate delivery | 57 corporate clients on record, 2024 to 2026, including three Dubai based groups trained live online | Public batches with learners from many companies | Recorded lessons, no live client work | Large programmes run by a team |
Built on your files and policies | Yes. Exercises use your own documents, workflows and data rules | Rarely | No | Sometimes, at a higher cost |
Formats | Live online for UAE teams, onsite by arrangement, 1 hour to 15 days | Fixed classroom or online schedule | Self paced video | Multi week programmes |
Public proof | TEDx talk, Anthropic Academy courses, 3,50,000+ professionals reached across Digital Training Jet programmes | Vendor course certificates | Course ratings and reviews | Case studies |
This table describes common trainer profiles, not named individuals. Whoever you shortlist, ask for client references, a sample agenda and recent work in your industry before you decide.
Want the same results for your team in the UAE? Message Parikshit Khanna with your team size, departments, tools, city and two preferred dates. You will get an agenda built around your own work and one clear quote.
Frequently asked questions
Has Parikshit trained UAE government entities?
His UAE work to date is with private companies such as Malabar Group in Dubai (July 2026). His government work is in India, including Prasar Bharati's NABM. UAE public sector sessions run online or in short onsite blocks.
Can training follow our entity's approved tools only?
Yes. Sessions are built on the tools your IT team approves, such as Copilot, ChatGPT Enterprise or Claude.
Is Arabic covered?
Sessions are in English. Arabic drafting can be practised with an Arabic-speaking reviewer checking outputs.
Note: programme figures are from the linked official and news sources as of October 2026. Training is independent; no partnership with any government, OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft or Google is implied.
