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UAE conglomerate Al Masaood to deploy RISE with SAP , SAP private cloud
Al Masaood Group , one of Abu Dhabi ’ s largest integrated industrial , commercial , and service organisations with over five decades of growth across 18 market segments , is transforming into an intelligent enterprise through the deployment of cloud-based solutions from SAP . Al Masaood ’ s aim to become an intelligent enterprise will also see the deployment of RISE with SAP to benefit from cloud computing strategies as well as S4HANA Private Cloud for enterprise resource planning .
With a specific focus on the automotive , industrial , and property teams , SAP ’ s solutions help deliver to Al Masaood Group a single source of real-time information across its entire enterprise , automating and centralising key business processes for greater efficiency and more informed decision-making . As human capital development is a key priority for the Group , Al Masaood will also deploy SAP SuccessFactors to help reduce manual HR processes and create a holistic view of its growing workforce , from recruitment to career development and succession planning .
Al Masaood ’ s aim to become an intelligent enterprise will also see the deployment of RISE with SAP to benefit from cloud computing strategies as well as S4HANA Private Cloud for enterprise resource planning .
“ All of the sectors in which we operate are highly competitive , and SAP ’ s embedded industry expertise was a major factor in Al Masaood Group ’ s decision-making ,” said Meiraj Hussain , Head of Corporate Support , Al Masaood Group .
Another area of joint focus for Al Masaood Group is sustainability , with the trading organisation delivering a wide range of innovative and sustainable industrial solutions , such as eco-friendly modular buildings , mobile solar applications , solar-powered EV charging units , and hydrogen system development .
“ Highly diverse conglomerates such as Al Masaood Group present significant opportunities for SAP to leverage our decades of industryspecific and regional expertise to optimise business processes and enhance operational efficiency ,” said Sergio Maccotta , Senior Vice President , Middle East Africa , South , SAP .
UAE ’ s AI Office partners with Emirates Global Aluminium to accelerate AI adoption
The UAE ’ s Artificial Intelligence , Digital
Economy and Remote Work Applications office and Emirates Global Aluminium have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote the adoption of artificial intelligence in the industrial sector . opportunities ahead of us are shared with others . Through the Artificial Intelligence Office of the Government , we look forward
to delivering our own transformation faster and more effectively while inspiring other companies with what is possible .”
The agreement was signed by His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama , Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence , Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications , and Abdulnasser Bin Kalban , Chief Executive Officer of EGA .
HE Omar Sultan Al Olama affirmed that digitising various vital sectors by adopting artificial intelligence applications is a fundamental cornerstone in enhancing the UAE ’ s competitive position globally , and accelerate the pace of digital transformation in all industrial sectors .
His Excellency praised the proactive efforts of Emirates Global Aluminium Company in enhancing the applications of Fourth Industrial
Revolution solutions in its operations , including artificial intelligence solutions .
Abdulnasser Bin Kalban , Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Global Aluminium , said : “ At EGA , we fully recognise the power of artificial intelligence to transform everything we do , from automating industrial processes to improving employees ’ experience at work . Many of the
Under the agreement , the Artificial Intelligence , Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications office and EGA will work together to develop research partnerships for artificial intelligence , including for use in developing new aluminium alloys . As well , they will also cooperate to upskill EGA staff on artificial intelligence , jointly promote career opportunities to UAE National students , and work with universities to ensure their curricula meet the needs of industry .
EGA began its own Industry 4.0 transformation in 2021 to further improve operational efficiency , with the goal of becoming a digital lighthouse for the region and the global aluminium industry .
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