From adaptive learning tools to AI-powered devices, ASUS is helping drive the nation’s vision for education beyond 2071.
The UAE’s march towards a digital-first economy is leaving a profound mark on education. With artificial intelligence (AI) now a cornerstone of the national strategy, schools and universities are rapidly evolving to prepare students for a future driven by technology. Mohit Bector, Commercial Head – UAE & GCC, ASUS Business, spoke to Reseller Middle East in an exclusive interview, sharing ASUS’s regional efforts to power education, public sector, and enterprise with cutting-edge AI-enabled solutions.
With over 16 years of experience across product, channel, and enterprise sales, he sees both a challenge and an opportunity to catalyse the UAE’s growth on a futuristic path equipped with innovative solutions and evolving trends.
He says, “We are fortunate to be in a country and region where leaders are highly visionary, creating plans and visions extending to 2071 to transform the UAE into a knowledge-first economy. The nation has moved beyond its traditional oil-driven economy to diversify and focus on future technology trends by investing in today’s students. Schools in the UAE are adopting AI rapidly. It is mandatory to make basic AI part of the curriculum for all grades now.
“Teachers are now expected to utilise AI tools in their teaching methods to increase productivity and get more time for meaningful human interactions and mentorship sessions with the students.”
Online and digital learning have been prevalent for decades, but their growth has accelerated exponentially, especially since the pandemic. Hybrid learning has now become a necessity in schools and higher education.
“Local and global AI tools make learning much more personalised as they adapt to a learner’s individual pace. AI also promotes inclusivity, with tools like speech-to-text expanding digital literacy for differently abled students. The adaptive learning ability and personalisation capacity in real-time make this transformation possible,” Bector adds. The Commercial Head of ASUS opines that schools and universities should take the initiative to integrate AI into all grades. Teachers and students should be provided with information about the ethical use of AI, strategies for preventing bias, and concerns related to data privacy, while collaborative “sandbox” sessions should be encouraged.
“AI labs or innovation hubs can facilitate experimentation and rapid adoption. Proper investment in training teachers and aligning the curriculum will have a major impact on staying ahead.”
AI PCs now feature neural processing units (NPUs) alongside CPUs and GPUs, enabling on-device AI tasks such as translation, summarisation, and AI tutoring, along with a full-day battery life for uninterrupted learning. This boosts efficiency for both students and teachers, freeing up time for mentorship and collaboration rather than rote learning. “Software is increasingly being written to leverage these AI capabilities, enriching the user experience on new hardware.”
Innovation has been ASUS’s focus for nearly 40 years and was first to market Intel-based AI PCs in Q4 last year, quarters ahead of its competitors. “We are now integrating AI across our full portfolio, including AMD-based devices. Our ASUS Education series offers ruggedised Chrome and Windows devices designed for students, along with manageability tools for IT teams. Beyond education, we are innovating in AI infrastructure with launches like the latest Ascent DGX10 supercomputers built on NVIDIA technology. ASUS aims to meet diverse institutional needs in technology and innovation, and ensure that budget is not a hindrance to adopting the latest technology trends,” he says.
Teachers must upskill to maintain subject and technology leadership. Regional governments and global tech leaders are already offering structured teacher training programs. With AI tools now able to create differentiated learning materials from a single text, educators can personalise lessons at scale. Bector advises, “Start small, use AI for basic tasks like quiz generation or writing assistance, verify them, and then expand as confidence grows. Address privacy, ethics, and bias concerns from the outset.”
According to him, EdTech technologies are set to evolve more in H1 2026. “Quiz generation tools are becoming increasingly sophisticated, adapting to students’ capacities and past performances, which ultimately saves teachers’ valuable time. Additionally, text-to-video tools are enhancing the learning experience by providing immersive, gamified content, especially for younger students.”
He further adds, “While advanced grading tools have been slower to develop, they are now gaining momentum and are expected to significantly improve personalised assessments and save time for more meaningful human interactions, so we ensure students are getting a holistic growth experience like never before.”
The UAE has been at the forefront for nearly a decade, digitising government processes early and ranking among the world’s top 10 in AI adoption. The country’s AI vision is supported by actionable, measurable strategies under the UAE Centennial 2071 plan, something unique in global emerging markets. ASUS’s top verticals include education, public sector, and enterprise, which encompass various sectors such as hospitality, banking, and others.
“We are expanding from 8–10 product offerings to nearly 30, enabling us to meet the various needs from executive-grade ultralights to cost-efficient office PCs. Enterprise will be a stronger focus going forward, with balanced Intel and AMD portfolios across all devices,” Bector concluded.
