UAE launches drive to donate 10,000 refurbished electronic devices to students

UAE launches drive to donate 10,000 refurbished electronic devices to students

Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, Director-General of the Prime Minister’s Office, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Digital School, said the campaign aligns with the UAE’s leadership directives by promoting human values and a spirit of generosity to create unique opportunities.

He also praised the successful cooperation between The Digital School, ERC, and Ecyclex in organising the campaign. He stated the significance of partnerships with various entities to support national and humanitarian objectives, while also addressing environmental sustainability and confronting the challenge of e-waste.

The world generates around 50 million metric tonnes of e-waste annually - equivalent to 800 laptops per second - making the campaign’s mission even more vital.

Hammoud Abdullah Al Junaibi, Acting Secretary-General of the ERC, said The Digital School has made strides in delivering educational services to the targeted segments, particularly in countries that have already benefited from its previous programmes.

The campaign’s launch is also aligned with initiatives that uphold the objectives of the UAE’s current Year of Sustainability. The Digital School collaborates with the community to furnish students with learning tools, achieved by collecting used electronic devices and refurbishing them through partnerships with specialised