The development of a number of advanced technologies such as the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, automation, robots, big data and cloud computing have brought about what has been termed the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and this has radically changed most of the major commercial and industrial sectors in the world by mixing the real and virtual worlds, but the effect of that The revolution is not limited to the economic sectors, but rather leads to the disappearance of traditional jobs, the transformation of others, and the emergence of new jobs. A research conducted by the University of "Oxford" expected that 47% of the current jobs will become automated during the next decade or two, and Cognizant published a working paper in which it expected the emergence of 21 new jobs during the next decade that will form the cornerstone of future economies, and for this, employers will continue to search for employees They have distinct skills with their ability to work remotely, and quickly adapt to various tasks, especially after the lessons they have learned from the "Coffed-19" crisis, but the challenge is that education systems in most countries of the world do not keep pace with the changes imposed by the Fourth Industrial Revolution, so no Young generations are providing the basic skills they need to compete effectively in a changing job market. This is evident in the results of surveys conducted by research institutions, as a global survey in which a number of employers participated showed that 60% of them believe that the new graduates are not sufficiently qualified for the labor market. A poll conducted by Price Waterhouse Coopers among CEOs revealed that the lack of qualified talent represents one of three main obstacles to the growth of Arab countries. McKinsey research has shown that by 2030, up to 40% of workers in developed countries may need to change their profession or return to school to improve their skill sets.
Traditional skills
The importance of students' mastery of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and critical thinking skills has increased in conjunction with the increasing role of technology and innovation in the world, and this is why employers are looking for employees with negotiation, problem solving, human management and creative thinking skills, in addition to technical skills and even knowledge of programming languages leading to knowledge of English fluently . In addition to all this, the ability to continuously learn during the performance of the job, and the interest in continuing to follow the training programs, enhances the chances of the candidates winning distinguished jobs. And who lacks this will probably not get any job at all in the future, because iterative jobs that do not need creative skills will be entrusted to automated machines and systems.
Education in the Emirates
The UAE has a young community, with 60% of its members under 29 years of age, and nearly half of them under 15 years of age, so there is an urgent need to address the shortage of basic skills among graduates. In addition, the theory's reliance on education prohibits students from practical training and impedes their acquisition of important personal skills, such as the ability to address the public and make decisions. A report recently published by the British Council under the title: Future Skills Supporting the workforce in the United Arab Emirates in the future, highlighted the need to reform education in the country in order for the country to implement its long-term national strategy and continue to develop its economy in the future.
Indeed, the UAE is making unremitting efforts to develop education driven by its endeavor towards economic diversification and away from dependence on oil, and has already achieved successes in many sectors such as logistics, manufacturing, construction and financial services, and it is also working towards a transition towards an economy based on knowledge and techniques of the fourth industrial revolution, such as 3D printing and blockchain technology as part of its efforts to diversify the economy.
Enhancing cooperation between education and the private sector is the most important step that the state is expected to take to develop education, especially since many of the leading international companies are taking the UAE as a center for their regional activities, and they are ready and able to support these efforts, as the future needs greater participation of the private sector in the educational system General, more professional experiences and internships, improving and accelerating technology utilization while forming regional partnerships in specific sectors between the private sector and the education sector.
Comprehensive citizen
The question posed by the title of the article appears controversial, but in the future world educational systems must adopt a strategy of "comprehensive citizen development" that has a floor of comprehensive knowledge and skills that allows it to work in a wide range of jobs, with the ability to gain experience and knowledge in multiple fields, Work in the future will not be routine and iterative, but rather requires innovation and poses new and potentially unexpected challenges. And when educational systems in the Arab world seek to change their curricula and working methods to meet the needs of the labor market in the future, they must also strive to increase their attention by developing future talents of entrepreneurs among their students, and producing more owners of innovations, so many new ideas and innovations launched by startups constitute An engine for the growth of economies in various countries of the world.