The United Arab Emirates is strategically transitioning from oil and gas dependency to a knowledge-based economy, allocating substantial budgets to education, including programming and emerging technologies. With 24% of the population possessing programming skills, initiatives like UAE Codes Day and One Million Arab Coders aim to nurture youth coding abilities. Many challenges are emerging on the horizon, including resource limitations and curricula constraints, but ongoing collaborations, such as the 5-year plan with Code.org, signal a commitment to overcoming obstacles. The UAE envisions continuous innovation, robust resources, and extensive teacher training to position itself as a global leader in digital literacy, aligning with its We the UAE 2031 vision under the Forward Economy pillar.