DUBAI: Zayed University reinforced its position as a leader in advancing education transformation at GITEX Global 2024 through the establishment of key partnerships with global technology giants: Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Huawei.
These alliances will reshape the student learning experience, drive Zayed University’s digital evolution, and equip Emirati students with the skills necessary for success in cutting-edge industries.
Zayed University’s forward-thinking partnerships highlight its strategic commitment to leveraging technology to improve its education offering. Each partner brings a unique set of resources and innovations aimed at ensuring that students thrive and faculty and staff have the tools to provide world leading education.
The partnership with Huawei will lead to the establishment of an Innovation Hub at Zayed University, providing a platform for research, training, and hands-on experience in emerging technologies. Zayed University students will gain invaluable skills in areas like AI an
d smart campus solutions through competitions, events, and continuous learning initiatives.
Zayed University’s collaboration with AWS focuses on driving internal digital transformation. AWS will elevate Zayed University’s operational efficiency through cloud technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and high-performance computing, ensuring its IT department offer best in class systems.
As a testament to Zayed University’s student-centered approach, students also led a session titled ‘Empowering Minds: Navigating Digital Learning in University Life’ during GITEX 2024. This initiative demonstrates how Zayed University students are not only embracing digital tools but are also leading conversations around the future of learning.
Speaking about the new partnerships, Prof. Michael Allen, Acting Vice President of Zayed University, said, ‘At Zayed University, we recognise the strategic importance of partnerships in enhancing our operations and delivering a world-class student experience. At
GITEX, we proudly showcased our commitment to integrating technology into every facet of our work. Together with our partners, we are building a robust digital infrastructure that empowers our students to acquire the skills necessary to thrive in the modern workforce.’
These initiatives align with the UAE’s strategic goal of fostering a globally competitive, digitally-skilled workforce. Zayed University’s partnerships support the Ministry of Education’s vision to integrate advanced technologies into the education system and equip students with the skills necessary for leadership roles in the global economy?.
Through these collaborations, Zayed University is shaping a new generation of leaders who will drive innovation and contribute to the UAE’s growing influence in the global digital economy.
Source: Emirates News Agency
