Abu Dhabi University and University of Dubai join technology giant’s immersive education programme
In a series of three education-themed events arranged against the backdrop of COP28, global technology company SAP’s University Alliances has welcomed two new UAE members to its ranks and has been collaborating with them and other parties to create awareness of the importance of young voices, education and technology to address the world’s climate challenges.
The two newest MENA institutions to join the global SAP University Alliances program are the University of Dubai (UD), which officially became a member while hosting the 7th international Conference on Advances in Business, and Abu Dhabi University (ADU), which signed the membership charter while co-hosting the SAP Academic Community Conference MENA at its Dubai campus.
Purposeful education
“As part of our focus on purposeful education, we aim to create opportunities for students to participate in high-impact collaborations with like-minded students and SAP’s ecosystem partners,” stated Dr. Eesa Mohammed Al Bastaki, President, UD.
The SAP University Alliances program enables academia to educate the next generation to work in an experience economy and to prepare them for the SAP ecosystem, while also giving the students opportunities to engage at SAP events and build industry partnerships.
“SAP University Alliances is currently introducing the newly developed sustainability curricula that will enable students to comprehend environment management by monitoring, reporting, and analyzing resource consumption and carbon emissions,” explained Dr. Karina Edmonds, SVP and Global Head, SAP’s Academies and University Alliances (AUA).
Learning opportunities
“Now we will be able to create further learning opportunities for our students to gain hands-on experience using technology, enabling them to succeed in a digital economy while also advancing the sustainability agendas of their future employers,” remarked Prof. Ghassan Aouad, Chancellor, ADU.
“COP28 has provided an ideal opportunity to bring attention to the importance of education and technology in protecting our planet. In organizing and participating in these three events, the collaborative spirit between public and private sector; academics and businesses; and global and regional entities has been truly inspiring,” concluded Wissam Kadi, VP-Global Initiatives, SAP Academies & University Alliances.
