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Al Etihad
4 hours ago
- Al Etihad
2nd ‘Donate Your Own Device' aims to collect 100,000 electronic devices to empower underprivileged students
5 Aug 2025 17:22 DUBAI (WAM) The Digital School, one of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global initiatives(MBRGI), in collaboration with the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), announced the launch of the second edition of the "Donate Your Own Device 2.0" campaign, aiming to collect 100,000 used electronic devices, refurbished and recycled, to support students from underprivileged groups in the Digital School step comes within a comprehensive vision that combines education, humanitarian work, and environmental sustainability, as devices from individuals and institutions will be assembled, renewed or recycled in accordance with the best environmental practices, which will contribute to supporting the educational process and achieving a long-term social and environmental Digital School called on the community, individuals, and institutions to support the initiative by donating used electronic devices or making financial donations through official channels in cooperation with the Emirates Red Crescent, or the campaign's website: You can also contribute by sending a text message (SMS) to 2441 for "Etisalat" subscribers, or to 3551 for "Du" the great success of the first phase of the campaign, which brought together more than 50,000 used electronic devices with the participation of more than 100 government and private entities and educational institutions in the UAE, the Digital School announced the transformation of the campaign into a permanent initiative, reflecting a long-term commitment to disseminating knowledge and bridging the digital divide "Donate Your Own Device 2.0" campaign embodies the UAE's vision for a comprehensive and sustainable future, as it aims to reduce electronic waste by approximately 200 tonnes, and supports efforts for fair digital transformation and education for all, through qualitative partnerships between technical, humanitarian and environmental institutions. UAE's Sustainability Approach Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, and Chairman of the Digital School Board, emphasised that transforming the "Donate Your Own Device" campaign into a permanent initiative reflects the UAE's firm commitment to the sustainability approach, and translates the vision of the wise leadership in employing technology and digital knowledge as effective tools for human and societal pointed out that the initiative represents a pioneering model in integrating charitable, developmental and environmental work, by recycling electronic devices and transforming them into educational tools that enable students from underprivileged groups in societies around the world to access equal and effective digital education, within the framework of the Digital School's mission to expand comprehensive and sustainable learning Olama emphasised that the initiative is not just a campaign to collect devices, but rather an integrated strategic vision that aims to create a long-term impact that enhances digital equality, reduces the educational gap, and encourages effective and responsible participation from all segments of society, reflecting the UAE's firm values of solidarity and sustainable Hamdan Musallam Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Red Crescent, emphasised that the Digital School has brought about a major transformation in the level of educational services provided to the children of refugees, displaced persons and vulnerable groups in underprivileged countries and societies. He reiterated the Emirates Red Crescent's welcome of its strategic partnership with the Digital School, one of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, to enhance smart education opportunities in advanced and flexible ways pointing out that the Authority will spare no effort to achieve the goals of the Digital School and expand the umbrella of beneficiaries of its humanitarian initiatives regionally and internationally. Year of Community Continue full coverage Dr. Al Mazrouei said that the Digital School is one of the qualitative initiatives in the field of sustainable giving and promoting the values of solidarity and social responsibility, and embodies the country's role in promoting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, specifically the fourth goal of providing quality education for all. He pointed out that the initiative enhances the UAE's pioneering humanitarian efforts around the world and consolidates its position as a major centre for global trends aimed at achieving development based on education and knowledge added, "What distinguishes the Digital School is that it provides quality education and learning within a structure that suits future visions, relying on technology and digital, to move from the framework of traditional education to a new type of education that achieves goals and is reflected in students' learning in a way that achieves a high level of satisfaction with its outcomes, especially in troubled areas that have major challenges in their educational journey. A Pioneering ModelThe second edition of the campaign confirms the Emirati community's ongoing commitment, with its individuals and institutions, to promoting a culture of sustainable giving and social responsibility, in a pioneering model of purposeful volunteer and development work. It focuses on enhancing community awareness of the importance of reusing and recycling electronic devices through a range of community events and activities. The campaign is organised in partnership between the Digital School, the ERC, and Ecyclex company, with support from the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, as part of unifying efforts to support sustainable educational initiatives and confront the challenges of electronic waste, of which international statistics indicate that the world produces about 50 million tons annually, equivalent to disposing of 800 laptops per is noteworthy that the first campaign was launched in 2023, as part of the Year of Sustainability activities in the UAE, to provide 10,000 used electronic devices after their renovation, and distribute them to underprivileged students in needy succeeded in achieving exceptional environmental and educational achievements, represented in collecting 50,000 electronic devices, recycling 120 tons of electronic waste, and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by the equivalent of 122 tonnes, in addition to saving 170,000 litres of fuel, and protecting approximately 32,000 square feet of land from pollution resulting from toxic electronic campaign also enabled students around the world to obtain qualitative digital education opportunities that support their future and enhance their ability to learn and appreciation of the extensive community contributions, the first edition witnessed the honoring of a number of the most prominent entities supporting the campaign, including Dubai Police, Ministry of Health and Community Prevention, the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, the Roads and Transport Authority Dubai, Dubai Municipality, Emirates NBD Bank, the American University of Sharjah, Masdar, 'e&' Group, Emirates Airlines, DP World Charitable Foundation, and other entities that played a pivotal role in the success of the "Digital School", launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, in November 2020, within the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives Foundation, is the first accredited digital school of its kind, and aims to empower students with digital learning options, while providing a qualitative option for blended learning and distance learning, smartly and flexibly, targeting the underprivileged societal groups, refugees and displaced persons around the world by employing digital education and providing modern educational materials and curricula. The Digital School adopts a comprehensive approach to digital transformation in education, based on expanding educational opportunities through digital learning options. The Digital School continues to expand, with more than 500,000 students and beneficiaries from 33 countries around the world benefiting from its programs. It provides educational and training content in five languages: Arabic, English, French, Spanish, and Kurdish.
Channel Post MEA
5 hours ago
- Channel Post MEA
Grandiose Leverages SAP Business AI To Enhance Customer Experience
SAP has announced that Grandiose Supermarket, a premier quality food and grocery retailer in the UAE with nearly 50 stores and part of the Ghassan Aboud Group, has signed an agreement to implement RISE with SAP S/4HANA Cloud – Private Edition as the digital backbone of its operations, integrated with SAP Business AI. This strategic partnership will empower Grandiose to deliver even more exceptional customer experiences, unlock AI-driven operational intelligence, and support its bold growth ambitions in the UAE's dynamic retail landscape. By adopting RISE with SAP S/4HANA, hosted on Microsoft Azure, and integrating SAP Business AI, Grandiose aims to streamline its supply chain, enhance stock visibility and improve replenishment planning. The solution will optimize product availability across branches while reducing instances of overstocking and understocking. 'Customer experience is at the heart of everything we do at Grandiose,' said Mussaab Aboud, CEO Grandiose Supermarket. 'Partnering with SAP and leveraging SAP Business AI helps us better understand our customers' needs, predict trends, and exceed their expectations with seamless availability and personalized services. The resilience and optimization provided by SAP's AI-infused solutions will help us automate core processes and focus more on value-added services that enrich the customer journey.' The implementation of SAP S/4HANA will serve as the digital core for Grandiose's operations, leveraging industry-specific vertical solutions tailored for the retail and food sectors. These out-of-the-box capabilities, combined with localized features for taxation and compliance based on SAP's strong relationships with UAE customers, reduce the need for extensive customizations and accelerate time-to-value. Central to this transformation is SAP Business AI, which enhances Grandiose's business applications with intelligent automation and deeper analytics. This empowers teams to offload routine work, analyze millions of data points for deeper insights into customer and supply chain behavior, and focus on strategic initiatives that drive innovation and growth. This AI-driven foundation ensures Grandiose can scale efficiently, opening new stores and entering new markets with intelligence built into every layer of the business. 'SAP has become synonymous with family conglomerates and growth-driven businesses like the Ghassan Aboud Group, especially in the retail sector where innovation and resilience are essential,' said Marwan Zeineddine, Managing Director, SAP UAE. 'We're proud to support Grandiose's expansion with a future-ready platform powered by Business AI that enhances customer experience, optimizes operations, and drives continuous innovation. As Grandiose continues to scale across the UAE and beyond, this transformation lays the groundwork for a more intelligent, responsive, and customer-centric retail model, setting a new benchmark for digital excellence in the UAE.
Al Etihad
a day ago
- Al Etihad
Future-ready UAE shows the world how foresight builds long-term resilience
5 Aug 2025 00:03 SARA ALZAABI (ABU DHABI) For the UAE, foresight is not only a strategic imperative but a national compass guiding institutions and communities through rapid developments and boosting long-term resilience, a leading futurist has told Aletihad . Dr. Sulaiman Al Kaabi, CEO of the Future Foresight Foundation, said foresight was no longer some obscure academic practice but had been built into governance and policymaking.'Today, the element of foresight is clearly present in every government plan or initiative,' he said.'The leadership recognises that remaining at the forefront of innovative nations requires a long-term vision and constant preparedness for unexpected changes. Foresight is not a luxury; it is part of the national identity.'An expert in strategic foresight and futures studies, Dr. Al Kaabi is the first person from the UAE and the Gulf region to join the Association of Professional Futurists (APF). He is also a member of the World Future Society (WFS). He authored the Future Foresight Encyclopaedia in Arabic, the first of its kind in the Arab represents a way of thinking — a formative value and an element of national identity, he said.'It begins from the outside in; it examines global changes and builds scenarios around them. Traditional planning [on the other hand] starts from the inside out, building on current capabilities,' Dr. Al Kaabi said. 'Foresight is the compass, and planning is the roadmap,' he said, stressing its importance in a fast-changing world of 'technological, social, and economic revolutions.'Foresight 'places the UAE in a position of initiative, not reaction'. It is evident in how the country is preparing for challenges such as AI's impact on the workforce, climate change, cybersecurity, and resource sustainability, Dr. Al Kaabi said. Foresight allows the UAE to act fast in times of crisis, with plans ready before problems arise, he said. He pointed to the UAE's swift COVID-19 response as proof of how foresight works; just as it underpins long-term goals like We the UAE 2031 and UAE Centennial 2071.'Foresight provides the country with the tools necessary to review its path and update its goals based on global developments,' Dr. Al Kaabi said. Leveraging New TechAI and big data have revolutionised how strategies are future-proofed, he added. Advanced technology now bolsters entities' ability to create 'accurate scenarios, faster decisions, and plans that can be adjusted instantly.' Future Foresight Foundation has been helping institutions build future-ready plans and stay ahead of emerging trends.'It is the first private foundation in the UAE and the Arabian Gulf to place scientific foresight at the core of its work,' Dr. Al Kaabi said. 'It specialises in conducting futures studies and developing practical, implementable scenarios.' The foundation collaborates with the public and private sectors and philanthropic organisations across the world through consultations, training courses, and strategic programmes to help them prepare for potential disruptions and capitalise on new opportunities. 'We are committed to applying globally recognised scientific methodologies and utilising the latest analytical and artificial intelligence tools to create accurate visions of the future,' Dr. Al Kaabi said. The foundation, for an instance, uses an Arab-developed foresight model based on global best practices. It uses big data and expert insights to build detailed, sector-specific scenarios. Foresight, he added, now drives progress in education, healthcare, energy, security, and the economy. Empowering the Youth Central to building future-ready strategies is empowering the youth, and the UAE has been on the right track when it comes to highlighting the importance of looking ahead. 'Young people are the fuel and engine of any real change… We must empower them to become the makers of the future,' Dr. Al Kaabi the country, foresight is being embedded in education, he added. 'We need foresight to be a fundamental component of the educational process, not just an additional subject or a side activity. With the UAE's clear vision and a future-focused mindset, the country has become 'an international reference in future thinking.' Dr. Al Kaabi said.
