DUBAI, United Arab Emirates | June 2026
Capital Academy, an AI-native professional education and learning technology company based at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Investment Academy, a Saudi Arabian professional training institution established in 2005, to advance the development of AI-powered financial education and interactive digital learning experiences.
The agreement brings together Investment Academy (opens in a new tab)'s established expertise in financial markets, investment, risk management, and professional training with Capital Academy's capabilities in artificial intelligence, digital education, and interactive learning content development.
- Since 2005Investment Academy, Saudi Arabia
- AI-poweredInteractive training content and learning simulations
- 4+Initial areas of cooperation: financial markets, investment, risk management, governance and related professional disciplines
The agreement was signed by Michel Chabbouh, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Capital Academy, and Fahad Almanea, Chief Executive Officer of Investment Academy, establishing a framework for transforming selected financial education programs into more engaging, accessible, and technology-enabled learning experiences.
Signatories
- Michel ChabbouhFounder and Chief Executive Officer, Capital Academy
- Fahad AlmaneaChief Executive Officer, Investment Academy
Combining Financial Expertise with AI-Powered Educational Technology
- Under the agreement
Investment Academy
Will provide the subject-matter expertise, existing educational content, and professional training materials for selected programs.
- Under the agreement
Capital Academy
Will lead the production and direction of educational videos, alongside the development of AI-powered interactive training content and learning simulations designed to complement traditional instructional methods.
The collaboration focuses on combining established financial knowledge with modern learning technologies to create educational experiences that encourage greater learner engagement, practical understanding, and interactive participation.
Rather than relying exclusively on conventional video-based instruction, the initiative aims to introduce technology-enabled learning formats that allow professionals to engage with financial concepts through interactive content and applied learning scenarios.
The initial areas of cooperation include financial markets, investment, risk management, governance, and related professional disciplines.
Professional education is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Artificial intelligence is changing not only how educational content is produced, but how knowledge can be delivered, experienced, and applied.
Our collaboration with Investment Academy brings together more than two decades of financial training expertise and Capital Academy's AI-native educational technology capabilities. Our objective is to move beyond conventional digital content and develop more interactive, engaging, and effective learning experiences that help professionals turn knowledge into practical skills.
We see this agreement as an important step in demonstrating how AI-powered education can support established training institutions as they modernize their learning experiences.
Supporting Innovation in Financial and Investment Training
Established in 2005, Investment Academy has built a longstanding presence in Saudi Arabia's professional training sector, offering specialized educational programs for individuals and organizations across financial markets, investment, governance, and related disciplines.
The agreement reflects the growing importance of incorporating digital innovation into professional education while maintaining the subject-matter expertise and structured learning foundations that support effective training.
By integrating AI-powered interactive content and modern educational production methods into selected programs, the collaboration aims to offer learners more flexible ways to engage with complex financial concepts.
The initiative also supports the broader adoption of technology-enabled professional development within the financial training sector.
Since our establishment in 2005, Investment Academy has remained committed to developing professional knowledge and practical skills across the financial and investment sectors.
Our cooperation with Capital Academy reflects our continued focus on innovation and the evolution of professional training. By combining our experience in developing specialized financial education programs with advanced digital and AI-powered learning technologies, we aim to create more engaging educational experiences that respond to the changing needs of professionals and organizations.
We believe this collaboration will contribute to the continued development of modern financial education and support our commitment to delivering relevant, high-quality professional training.
Advancing the Next Generation of Digital Professional Education
Artificial intelligence is creating new opportunities for education providers to rethink how professional knowledge is presented, practiced, and developed.
Capital Academy's broader technology strategy focuses on using AI to support personalized learning, interactive education, knowledge assessment, and measurable skills development.
The cooperation with Investment Academy provides an opportunity to apply selected AI-enabled content development and learning technologies to established professional training materials.
The collaboration also demonstrates how financial education expertise and specialized educational technology capabilities can complement one another in developing modern learning experiences.
Both institutions aim to support the continued evolution of professional education by connecting established industry knowledge with innovative approaches to digital learning.
About Capital Academy
Capital Academy is an AI-native professional education and learning technology company based at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Innovation Hub, United Arab Emirates.
The company combines professional expertise, artificial intelligence, and advanced educational technology to transform how individuals and organizations acquire, develop, and demonstrate professional skills.
Through its AI-powered learning ecosystem, Capital Academy provides professional certification pathways, specialized courses, personalized education, and interactive learning experiences across financial markets, investment management, financial technology, artificial intelligence, and related disciplines.
At the center of its technology infrastructure is CAPA, an AI-powered learning system designed to assess knowledge, identify learning gaps, personalize educational pathways, provide intelligent tutoring, and measure learning progress.
Capital Academy's mission is to make professional education more accessible, adaptive, and focused on meaningful learning outcomes for individuals and organizations worldwide.
About Investment Academy
Investment Academy (opens in a new tab) is a Saudi Arabian professional training institution established in 2005, specializing in financial education, investment, governance, risk management, and professional development.
With more than two decades of experience in financial and professional training, the Academy provides specialized programs, professional qualifications, and educational solutions serving individuals, companies, and institutions.
Investment Academy focuses on developing professional competencies, expanding financial knowledge, and supporting continuous skills development through practical and industry-relevant education.
