The session addressed how emerging technologies today, especially AI, can tackle global challenges such as disease eradication, climate change, and food security in underserved regions.
This is the academy's largest cohort to date and comprises 70% Emiratis.
The central focus of this year's course will revolve around Artificial Intelligence, which will be extensively examined through a series of weekly masterclass sessions.
The latest CNN Academy Abu Dhabi group includes 16 Emiratis and 14 UAE residents from 12 countries, including Egypt, France, India, and Syria.
In twofour54's Abu Dhabi Yas Creative Hub, participants explored a fictitious scenario that allowed them to operate as reporters, news writers, and content creators.
The syllabus will cover ten core topics with a mixture of in-person and online courses, including on-demand sessions in both English and Arabic.
CNN Academy is accepting applications for its second edition starting today, June 15.
The trio will support CNN’s extensive Expo 2020 coverage and work across editorial and technical roles at the bureau.
Twofour54 Abu Dhabi contributed to the course including live seminars focusing on the Abu Dhabi media landscape, student liaison and learning resources to support the delivery of the programme.
The inaugural CNN Academy Abu Dhabi, which will foster the growth of future journalists, is now underway. The first classes took place yesterday including a two-hour welcome and introductory session ...
