Abdulrahman Khaiwi , Head of IT at Emirates National Schools , describes how the school is embracing the second wave of its digital transformation
EMIRATES NATIONAL SCHOOLS
Abdulrahman Khaiwi , Head of IT at Emirates National Schools , describes how the school is embracing the second wave of its digital transformation
Emirates National Schools ( ENS ) aims to provide students with educational programs that develop character , use technology to improve learning , and prepare students to be leaders and community members .
Formed by Presidential Decree and owned by the Ministry of Presidential Affairs , ENS first opened its doors in 2002 in Mohammed Bin Zayed City . Since 2002 , the school has grown to six campuses , serving the Emirate of Abu Dhabi with locations in Mohammed Bin Zayed City , Al Ain City , and Abu Dhabi City , while ENS also includes campuses serving the Emirates of Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah and its latest campus in Dubai .
ENS ’ Head of Information Technology , Abdulrahman Khaiwi , has more than 36 years of experience in the IT industry and most recently spent 25 years at the head office of telecommunications company Etisalat .
Joining ENS in 2017 , Khaiwi spoke with Technology Magazine in 2020 about the process of implementing a smarter , more efficient way of delivering IT to the classroom , utilising a ‘ four-pillared ’ scheme to focus the transformation on planning , people , vendor management and customer-centricity .
Now , Khaiwi is leading the schools ’ second wave of digital transformation , focusing on modern solutions , enhanced service delivery , and proper security controls to enhance business offerings and add value to students , parents , and staff .
240 March 2023