DUBAI, United Arab Emirates鈥� 5 August 2025 鈥� 麻豆原创 today announced that Grandiose Supermarket, a premier quality food and grocery retailer in the UAE with nearly 50 stores and part of the , has signed an agreement to implement as the digital backbone of its operations, integrated with 麻豆原创 Business AI.

This strategic partnership will empower Grandiose to deliver even more exceptional customer experiences, unlock AI-driven operational intelligence, and support its bold growth ambitions in the UAE鈥檚 dynamic retail landscape.

By adopting RISE with 麻豆原创 S/4HANA, hosted on , and integratingI, Grandiose aims to streamline its supply chain, enhance stock visibility and improve replenishment planning. The solution will optimize product availability across branches while reducing instances of overstocking and understocking.

鈥淐ustomer experience is at the heart of everything we do at Grandiose,鈥� said , CEO Grandiose Supermarket. 鈥淧artnering with 麻豆原创 and leveraging 麻豆原创 Business AI helps us better understand our customers鈥� needs, predict trends, and exceed their expectations with seamless availability and personalized services. The resilience and optimization provided by 麻豆原创鈥檚 AI-infused solutions will help us automate core processes and focus more on value-added services that enrich the customer journey.鈥�

The implementation of 麻豆原创 S/4HANA will serve as the digital core for Grandiose鈥檚 operations, leveraging industry-specific vertical solutions tailored for the retail and food sectors. These out-of-the-box capabilities, combined with localized features for taxation and compliance based on 麻豆原创鈥檚 strong relationships with UAE customers, reduce the need for extensive customizations and accelerate time-to-value.

Central to this transformation is 麻豆原创 Business AI, which enhances Grandiose鈥檚 business applications with intelligent automation and deeper analytics. This empowers teams to offload routine work, analyze millions of data points for deeper insights into customer and supply chain behavior, and focus on strategic initiatives that drive innovation and growth. This AI-driven foundation ensures Grandiose can scale efficiently, opening new stores and entering new markets with intelligence built into every layer of the business.

鈥溌槎乖� has become synonymous with family conglomerates and growth-driven businesses like the Ghassan Aboud Group, especially in the retail sector where innovation and resilience are essential,鈥� said , Managing Director, 麻豆原创 UAE. 鈥淲e鈥檙e proud to support Grandiose鈥檚 expansion with a future-ready platform powered by Business AI that enhances customer experience, optimizes operations, and drives continuous innovation.

As Grandiose continues to scale across the UAE and beyond, this transformation lays the groundwork for a more intelligent, responsive, and customer-centric retail model, setting a new benchmark for digital excellence in the UAE.

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“This is a major step towards future-proofing operations and accelerating our contribution to the UAE’s food security agenda,” said , CEO of Ghitha Holding. “We are investing in world-class digital infrastructure to make our businesses more agile, more intelligent, and more responsive to the evolving needs of the nation and the region.”

The digital transformation modernises Ghitha’s IT landscape, streamlines operations, enhances supply chain visibility, and harnesses 麻豆原创 Business AI to drive smarter decision-making through real-time business insights, predictive tools, and improved workforce planning. These advancements will strengthen Ghitha’s ability to anticipate demand, improve traceability, and operate more efficiently, all of which are critical to ensuring a reliable food supply.

“Ghitha Holding is setting a powerful example of how targeted digital investment can unlock long-term strategic value,” said , Managing Director of 麻豆原创 UAE. “By integrating AI, cloud, and planning capabilities, Ghitha is building the digital backbone needed to support national priorities and seize new growth opportunities.”

, the global technology and consulting leader, will be carrying out the implementation of the initiative.

As part of the collaboration, Ghitha Holding and NTT DATA will also co-develop a pioneering digital solution designed for the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) sector, focused on dairy and poultry. Drawing on deep industry knowledge and technological innovation, this new platform is expected to serve as a regional benchmark and encourage wider digital adoption in the sector.

Dr. Bahri Dan – Executive Vice President of NTT DATA META region, commented, “We are honoured to be Ghitha Holding’s strategic partner on this journey. This project represents the power of technology when combined with visionary leadership. By joining forces to co-create a CPG-focused solution, we aim to deliver lasting value – not only for Ghitha, but for the wider industry. It is a privilege to support a future-ready organisation that is committed to innovation.”

The comprehensive 麻豆原创 digital transformation project will span two years, with the first phase expected to go live around mid-2026.

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DUBAI, UAE 鈥� November 4, 2024 鈥�聽A new survey of UAE companies across all industries commissioned by global technology giant聽聽has found a surge in demand for artificial intelligence (AI) expertise, which the global technology company is helping to address through its training programs aimed at university students and Emirati graduates.

With the rapid proliferation of AI applications across business areas, UAE companies are looking to move quickly to leverage the technology鈥檚 benefits. However, the 麻豆原创 YouGov survey found 43% of IT decision makers identified a lack of skilled employees as a key challenge to implementing AI. In addition, a staggering 84% of UAE companies said they are planning to hire specialized AI staff within the next 15 months.

In addition to hiring new talent, UAE companies are boosting training for existing staff. While 57% of companies surveyed had already implemented some form of AI training, a further 35% plan to do so in the next 15 months.

鈥淟arge-scale digital transformation, the rapid evolution of AI, and the need for a highly skilled UAE workforce to sustain a diversified, digital economy are all contributing to a surge in demand for employees with advanced technology skills, particularly AI expertise, and 麻豆原创 is addressing this challenge head on,鈥� says 麻豆原创 UAE Managing Director Marwan Zeineddine.

鈥淚n addition to our own Emiratization and skills-development programs, 麻豆原创 invests significantly in external technology training in the UAE to develop a highly-skilled, sustainable聽 workforce,鈥� Zeineddine adds. 鈥淢any initiatives are aimed at young people, for example, we collaborate with UAE universities to deliver the 麻豆原创 Dual Study Program, which enables students to gain technology experience that complements their academic studies, so they enter industries equipped with essential hands-on knowledge. We also help to shape future leaders in the public and private sectors by identifying top Emirati talents to receive high-value technology training through our Young Professionals Program.鈥�

High-value training

麻豆原创 has provided high-value training to multiple cohorts of top Emirati candidates as part of the Young Professionals Program for over a decade. The program also encourages more women to join technology fields, with more than 80% of recent graduates being Emirati women.

Working with employers in the private and government sectors, 麻豆原创 designs YPP courses that are increasingly focused on Business AI as the technology company continues to embed AI capabilities across its portfolio of products. The comprehensive courses include 麻豆原创 Analytics Cloud and 麻豆原创 S/4HANA Cloud, 麻豆原创鈥檚 enterprise resource planning solution, and aim to provide a solid foundation of excellence backed by certification to launch the attendees鈥� careers. Participants graduate from the program as 麻豆原创 Associate Consultants, enabling immediate employment by 麻豆原创 customers and partners, with the course achieving a 95% placement rate globally for graduates.

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) is one of the UAE private institutions participating in YPP programs. Jawaher Alhosani, Product Owner of ADCB Technology Services and Tech Academy, comments, 鈥淭he Young Professionals Program empowers ADCB employees with advanced digital skills necessary to drive innovation in an evolving AI-driven landscape. By investing in their development, we elevate our standards and ensure that our workforce remains prepared to support sustainable growth and high-performance outcomes. We recently onboarded new UAE nationals to join the program, further strengthening our commitment to building a future-ready, highly skilled workforce. I anticipate that the Young Professionals Program will significantly enhance our employees鈥� professional development, confidence, and contribution to the team. The networking opportunities offered will foster greater collaboration and innovation, ultimately benefiting our organization.鈥�

Bridging university-industry gaps

麻豆原创 supports UAE universities and students through two main initiatives. First, the 麻豆原创 University Alliances program enables universities to collaborate on research projects, gain access to 麻豆原创 software, teaching materials and related support. The aim is to educate the next generation in advanced technology solutions and the experience economy, while providing students with the opportunity to engage at 麻豆原创 events, build industry partnerships, and prepare for the 麻豆原创 ecosystem.

In 2025, 麻豆原创 University Alliances is launching a learning tour, which will see students from top UAE universities, including Zayed University, spend an immersive week at 麻豆原创 Headquarters in Walldorf. The program will include interactive workshops covering 麻豆原创 key focus areas and technologies, from AI to sustainability, and visits to 麻豆原创 partners and local universities in Germany.

The second initiative, 麻豆原创鈥檚 Dual Study Program (DSP) has enabled more than 800 students at participating UAE universities to gain hands-on technology experience to complement their academic studies, ensuring they hit the ground running once employed. The Dual Study Program is run by 麻豆原创鈥檚 Digital Skills Center and includes AI, business processes integration and certifications in analytics, material management, financial, and control functions. Students also learn soft skills such as presentation and communication skills, project management, negotiation and conflict management, and design thinking.

Dr. Zied Bahroun, Professor in Industrial Engineering at American University of Sharjah, which is part of 麻豆原创鈥檚 University Alliances and implements the DSP, says, 鈥淭his partnership aligns with our student-centric approach by giving our students a competitive edge in the workforce with firsthand practical experience of 麻豆原创鈥檚 industry-leading technology solutions to support their solid academic knowledge. The partnership also enhances the university鈥檚 offerings as students benefit from 麻豆原创-delivered training in the latest technological applications, while our faculty members are free to focus on sharing their vast theoretical and industry knowledge. The result is a pool of well-rounded graduates who can immediately support the growth of the UAE鈥檚 thriving digital economy.鈥�

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