Huawei and 51Talk are running back-to-school events across the UAE with support from Dubai Municipality, RTA and the Sharjah Government. The programme has already reached more than 900 students since last month, with more sessions set through September. It puts practical digital tools in students’ hands and aligns with the UAE’s AI-first school curriculum from kindergarten to Grade 12.
What’s happening and why it matters
The events focus on real classroom needs. Students test learning features on Huawei tablets and see how one device can handle lessons, projects and downtime.
- Collaboration with Dubai Municipality, RTA and Sharjah Government
- Over 900 students engaged across Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Fujairah
- Ongoing September schedule for broader parent and student participation
- Supports the UAE’s mandatory AI curriculum (K–12)
This is less about glossy demos and more about skills. Students try note-taking, document work and creative apps directly on the devices, building confidence with the software they’ll use during the school year. It mirrors the UAE’s drive to make digital literacy a baseline skill, not an optional extra.
Tools students actually used
Sessions are built around common tasks: writing, presenting and creating. Huawei’s software stack targets those jobs.
- HUAWEI Notes with Resource Centre for organised study notes
- PC-level WPS Office for projects and presentations
- GoPaint for digital art and diagramming
- Tablet as a single hub for textbooks, apps and collaboration
By putting these tools into a single tablet, students don’t bounce between gadgets. It helps with focus, makes homework less scattered and gives teachers a consistent workflow for assignments and feedback.
Hardware highlight: HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 PaperMatte
Huawei introduced the MatePad 11.5 with a PaperMatte Display designed for long reading and pen control.
- Eye-friendly, low-gloss panel with anti-glare and anti-reflective layers
- Paper-like texture for better handwriting accuracy
- Encourages deeper reading of dense PDFs and e-textbooks
- Built to feel closer to print for study sessions
The PaperMatte finish reduces glare in bright rooms and adds gentle friction for stylus input. For students, it means tidier handwriting, more precise diagramming and less eye strain during long revision blocks. It’s a practical shift that targets the pain points of digital study, not just raw specs.
What’s next in September
The programme continues with two key dates in the UAE’s back-to-school calendar.
- 15 September: educational day under the Dubai Municipality
- 20 September: closing event with a UAE student selected to speak at COP30 in Brazil
These aren’t one-off showcases. The September sessions widen access for students and parents, ending with a standout opportunity for one student’s voice to be heard on a global stage at COP30. It ties classroom skills to broader conversations about technology, learning, and sustainability.
Who’s involved in the programme?
Huawei and 51Talk, with collaboration from Dubai Municipality, RTA and the Sharjah Government.
What did students learn during the sessions?
How to use Huawei tablets for study tasks such as structured note-taking, group projects, presentations and digital creation with GoPaint.
Which tablet was showcased for students?
The Huawei MatePad 11.5 with an eye-friendly PaperMatte Display aimed at reading and handwriting accuracy.
