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Zawya
01-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Olive Green Academy launches from The Sustainable City
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: A new media academy is making waves in the UAE with a mission to reshape the influencer landscape through education, innovation, and sustainability. OGA (Olive Green Academy) has officially launched at the prestigious SEE Institute in The Sustainable City, Dubai, becoming the region's first influencer academy focused on environmental advocacy and powered by the fusion of artificial intelligence and sustainability. OGA merges cutting-edge AI technologies with real-world sustainability expertise, helping creators build authentic, purpose-driven brands. As AI continues to evolve, many people remain uncertain about its potential. OGA is leading the conversation on how to harness AI for the greater good, ensuring that it works in harmony with humanity's best interests. With responsible use, AI can amplify efforts to address global challenges such as climate change. The launch of OGA was accompanied by a dynamic panel discussion featuring some of the UAE's leading voices in the influencer industry. The session explored the evolving role of digital creators in promoting environmental awareness, and how content can be used as a force for good in an era shaped by climate urgency and artificial intelligence. Identifying a critical gap in the influencer space, OGA pioneers a unique model that combines networking opportunities, specialized training courses, and hands-on initiatives to equip content creators with the knowledge and tools to use their platforms responsibly and drive meaningful impact. 'At OGA, we believe influencers and content creators hold the power to inspire true environmental action,' said Nadeen Ayoub, co-founder of OGA. 'Our academy is not just focusing on growing audiences, but growing impact—and now, with the rise of AI, we can harness it to help create positive change in the world.' OGA offers a range of professional courses, certified by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), designed for both seasoned professionals and aspiring influencers. Programs include the Certified Sustainability Content Creator and the Professional Certificate in Sustainability Communication. The academy empowers participants to transform sustainability topics into compelling content, leverage AI tools to improve production and reach, and develop reports aligned with GRI and ESG standards. With its launch, OGA sets a new benchmark for how media, technology, and advocacy can converge—reinforcing Dubai's position as a global hub for innovation and climate leadership. *Source: AETOSWire
Zawya
23-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
SEE Institute launches Global Sustainability Summit and unveils professional diploma and content creator academy
Dubai, UAE – SEE Institute today inaugurated the SEE Global Sustainability Summit In collaboration with Ministry of Education, a high-impact gathering of global climate leaders, held at the region's first net zero emissions building in the heart of The Sustainable City. The summit opened with the unveiling of two major initiatives designed to reshape climate education and awareness. The first is A Professional Diploma Program designed to accelerate academic pathways for sustainability professionals, integrating applied AI with critical sustainability themes such as Energy, Food, Water, Waste, and built enviroment. The diploma, accredited by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), also provides a track toward Master's-level qualifications. Complementing this milestone, Olive Green Academy (OGA) — the region's first dedicated platform for sustainability and AI-focused content creators was launched in collaboration with SEE Institute. Co-founded by Miss Earth 2022 titleholder, Nadeen Ayoub, OGA equips storytellers with the tools to spark climate action through compelling, AI-powered narratives. The summit's opening session featured a keynote by Eng. Faris Saeed, Founder and Chairman of SEE Institute, who reinforced the Institute's mission: 'At SEE Institute, we carry a profound responsibility to share over two decades of accumulated sustainability knowledge through our comprehensive 360-degree approach. This holistic strategy begins with our Living Lab empowering R&D, extends into classrooms, cultivates innovation through incubation, educates future generations, and amplifies powerful narratives to ensure our message resonates globally.' Nadeen Ayoub, Co-founder of Olive Green Academy, emphasized the role of creators in the sustainability movement: "We believe creators have the potential to spark meaningful climate action far beyond traditional storytelling. Today marks the launch of our specialized courses, designed to provide them with strategic insights into sustainability and AI. But this is only the start, OGA has an exciting roadmap of initiatives tailored to diverse age groups and interests, which we look forward to unveiling throughout the year." The two-day summit features high-level dialogues, international speakers, a youth-led sustainability hackathon, and interactive exhibitions blending science, technology, and art. As climate urgency grows, SEE Institute continues to reinforce its commitment to fostering practical sustainability solutions through education, collaboration, and innovation, actively contributing to a resilient and sustainable global future.
