The Al Arab Academy for Science and Technology took part with a high-level academic and leadership delegation in the conference “Arab Scientific Research in Light of National Strategies and Digital Requirements”, which discussed the future of scientific research, digital transformation and the development of educational and research institutions in the Arab world.
The Academy’s President, Prof. Manal Al-Fitouri, presented a paper titled “A Unified Strategic Framework for Governing Academic and Research Infrastructure”, addressing mechanisms for developing and managing academic and research infrastructure in line with the requirements of digital transformation and modern strategies in education and scientific research.
The delegation was led by the University Board Chairman, Dr. Ghaith Al-Sulaimani, and the University President, Prof. Abdulrahman Youssef Al-Sharif, together with the Director of the International Cooperation Office, Dr. Fawzia Al-Mahalli.
A specialist delegation from the Faculty of Computing and Artificial Intelligence also took part, led by the faculty’s academic affairs coordinator, Dr. Ilham Ashwaq, with the coordinators of the artificial intelligence and cybersecurity programs.
The specialist delegation contributed to the conference sessions and discussions by sharing academic and technical expertise in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and digital transformation in educational institutions.
This participation reflects the Academy’s commitment to strengthening its presence at scientific and academic events, supporting scientific research, and expanding partnerships and communication with specialized educational and research institutions.
The participation of the Academy’s leadership, faculty and academic staff also underlines the importance of integrating academic management, scientific research and technical specializations in building educational institutions able to keep pace with modern digital requirements.