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Arabian Post
5 hours ago
- Business
- Arabian Post
Arab AI Researchers Initiative Opens New Frontiers in Academic Innovation
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai The University of Dubai and the Artificial Intelligence Journalism for Research and Forecasting have unveiled the Arab AI Researchers initiative, marking the first pan‑Arab programme dedicated to training academics in artificial intelligence for research and teaching. The launch aligns with efforts to implement the Arab Index for Artificial Intelligence in Universities, announced in May 2024, and formalised at the 5th Artificial Intelligence Journalism World Forum in Sharjah earlier this year. President of the University of Dubai, Dr Eesa Al Bastaki, explained that AAIR responds to a growing call for universities in Arab states to embed AI into scholarly work and curricula. He noted that the programme reflects the aim of the AIU, which benchmarks integration across six domains: curriculum design, faculty capabilities, smart laboratory infrastructure, student proficiency, research output, and global partnerships. ADVERTISEMENT Dr Saeed Al Dhaheri, Director of the Centre for Futures Studies and President of the AIU, emphasised the initiative's breadth. 'AAIR offers specialised training to integrate AI across all academic tiers,' he said, underscoring the programme's ambition to reach a wide academic audience across the Arab world. That ambition gains momentum in tandem with AIJRF's global training portfolio of more than 120 courses and over 20 active AI initiatives, which includes the annual AIJWF and the GAIJI index. Under the leadership of AIJRF's CEO Dr Mohamed Abdulzaher, AAIR will offer a free, accredited training programme conducted thrice yearly. Each session will involve four days of intensive instruction—totalising 15 practical hours—for approximately 150 participants. Graduates, upon submission of a project, will receive certification jointly from AIJRF, the University of Dubai and cooperating institutions. Dr Abdulzaher emphasised the programme's dual focus: practical AI tool use in research and instruction that covers emerging pedagogical approaches such as smart classrooms, automated assignments and AI‑generated project frameworks, underpinned by ethical guidelines. Experts highlight the significance of AAIR against a backdrop of evolving demand for localised AI capacity in the region's higher education sector. Gulf News records that the Arab Index for AIU initially pioneered this area by evaluating Arab universities on their strategic integration of AI into humanities and theoretical sciences, spanning institutions from Morocco to Qatar. This quantitative benchmarking now finds practical implementation through AAIR. The initiative affords multiple strategic gains. It aims to develop an Arab‑centred community of practice in AI, offer Arabic‑language curricular resources, and foster collaborations among universities, research centres and technology providers. Policy experts suggest that by nurturing such ecosystems, the region can more accurately reflect its socio‑cultural context in AI tools and methodologies. AAIR also responds to economic and educational drivers. UAE government-backed surveys estimate the Arab educational sector will expand rapidly alongside digital acceleration, yet critical gaps remain in Arabic‑language AI content and smart infrastructure. By empowering faculty and students alike, AAIR seeks to deepen the region's AI talent pool and sustainability. Formative metrics indicate uptake: AIJRF announced an AAIR target of training 500 academics during the first phase, with enrollment details shared via LinkedIn and public briefings. Dr Abdulzaher credits the partnership between University of Dubai, AIJRF, and other institutional collaborators for enabling broad access to the programme. Still, the initiative faces challenges inherent to regional adoption. Previous AI integration efforts highlight logistical barriers—such as uneven access to AI‑equipped labs, variable levels of faculty digital literacy, and limited Arabic AI datasets. AAIR's focus on standardisation and community‑based learning aims to alleviate such bottlenecks. Industry observers are tracking AAIR's impact on research and higher education closely. Stakeholders expect ripple effects, including: greater academic publication in AI‑focused journals; the emergence of Arab‑context AI pedagogies; enhanced employability of STEM graduates with real‑world AI experience; and institutional impetus to invest in smart infrastructure. The AAIR launch also complements AIJWF's wider initiatives, including the Human Talents vs Gen‑AI Challenge introduced at the 5th edition in April at American University of Sharjah. Collectively, these initiatives contribute to a regional strategy to navigate the Fourth and Fifth Industrial Revolutions, with emphasis on generative AI and its socio‑economic consequences.
Zawya
20 hours ago
- Science
- Zawya
University of Dubai and AIJRF launch the first Arab initiative in academic research and AI technologies
The University of Dubai, in collaboration with the Artificial Intelligence Journalism for Research and Forecasting (AIJRF), has officially launched a groundbreaking Arab initiative titled 'Arab AI Researchers (AAIR)'. This is the first initiative of its kind in the region and comes as part of the Arab Index for Artificial Intelligence in Universities (AIU), which was first announced last year at the University of Dubai. A Regional Step Forward in Academic Innovation His Excellency Dr. Eesa Al Bastaki, President of the University of Dubai, emphasized that this initiative is aligned with the key recommendations announced at the conclusion of the 5th edition of the Artificial Intelligence Journalism World Forum (AIJWF), particularly those drawn from the inaugural report of the Arab Index for Artificial Intelligence in Universities (AIU). The findings underscored the urgent need to integrate AI tools and technologies into both Academic Research and teaching practices across Arab universities. Dr. Al Bastaki stated: 'The current initiative, 'Arab AI Researchers (AAIR),' aims to enhance the skills of Arab researchers and academics in embedding AI technologies and tools into teaching methods, curricula, and academic research. It promotes the optimal use of artificial intelligence in higher education across all academic levels, from undergraduate to postgraduate.' Fostering a Widespread Educational Transformation His Excellency Dr. Saeed Al Dhaheri, Director of the Center for Futures Studies at the University of Dubai and the president of the Arab Index for Artificial Intelligence in Universities (AIU), highlighted the importance of this initiative in reaching a wide audience of researchers. He noted that it offers a specialized training program to help integrate AI applications into both educational practices and academic research processes across all levels of study. A Specialized AI Training Program for Academia His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Abdulzaher, CEO of AIJRF, stressed the initiative's role in launching such a highly specialized training program. This program is designed to teach participants the fundamentals and applications of AI tools in both theoretical and applied research, while also enabling them to analyze research data using AI, yielding faster and more efficient outcomes. Dr. Abdulzaher added: 'The program will also introduce participants to innovative AI-based teaching approaches -from smart classroom practices and automated assignments to AI-generated project ideas- along with the ethical principles guiding the use of AI in education.' Initiative Objectives Enhance researchers' skills in using AI tools and applications in all areas of Academic Research, in an objective and academically sound manner. Integrate AI tools and technologies into the educational process within universities and educational institutions at all levels: undergraduate and postgraduate. Promote a new understanding of how to present ideas for studies, master's and doctoral thesis, and international publications when addressing AI tools and technologies. Empower Arab researchers and academics to use AI tools and technologies in scientific research, in accordance with international best practices. Empower Arab researchers and academics to integrate AI tools and technologies into scientific research using global best practices. Enhance the integration of AI in higher education by developing innovative teaching methods based on intelligent data analysis and interactive learning. Build a specialized Arab knowledge community focused on AI applications in education and research through knowledge exchange, workshops, and training programs. Provide Arabic-language resources and guidelines to support the effective incorporation of AI into university curricula, while considering local academic and cultural contexts. Promote Arab scientific research in the field of AI in education, and encourage the publication of academic work at both regional and international levels. Foster ethical and critical thinking in the use of AI in educational settings by raising awareness of the risks and challenges of emerging technologies. Develop strategic partnerships between universities, research centers, and institutions involved in technology and education to support digital academic transformation across the Arab world. Expected Outcomes Master the use of AI tools and applications in academic research. Utilize AI in data analysis to derive faster and more accurate conclusions. Embed AI into smart curricula and classroom strategies, including automated assignment creation, grading, and project development. Understand and apply the ethical principles of artificial intelligence. Acquire technical and cognitive skills necessary for AI application in academia. Systematically and effectively integrate AI into teaching methods and curricula. Design and develop AI-based academic research in line with global academic standards. Optimize AI usage in university education to improve quality and digital transformation. Prepare a new generation of Arab researchers capable of leading innovation in educational and technological institutions. Training Methodology and Tools 10 AI tools for research writing and scientific publishing 5 AI applications for classroom management 5 AI tools for managing student projects, assignments, and assessments Program Duration and Certification The training program is conducted three times annually Each round includes 150 participants The program spans 4 intensive days, totaling 15 practical training hours Participants who submit a final research or educational project will receive an accredited certificate from: Artificial Intelligence Journalism Foundation (AIJRF) University of Dubai Other participating universities About AIJRF Founded in 2018 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the Artificial Intelligence Journalism for Research and Forecasting (AIJRF) is the world's first global research organization dedicated to the study of media, artificial intelligence, content creation, media of Metaverse, the Fourth & Fifth Industrial Revolution, and humanities. It was established by a group of professors and academic researchers specializing in these fields. AIJRF leads over 20 international initiatives in artificial intelligence, including the Artificial Intelligence Journalism World Forum (AIJWF), the Global Artificial Intelligence Journalism Index (GAIJI), the Arab Artificial Intelligence Index in Universities (AIU), the AI Skills Camp for Students, AI Skills Challenge for University undergraduates and the Arab AI Researchers (AAIR) initiative. AIJRF offers more than 120 training programs, including a professional diploma in: content creation and artificial intelligence, AI technologies and smart government services, AI and media industries, media of Metaverse, and AI in education, among more than 20 specialized training tracks. These programs aim to integrate AI tools and solutions into key professional and educational sectors. In 2021, AIJRF has published the world's first ethical and professional guide for AI-powered content creation, titled: The Artificial Intelligence Journalism and Professional Code of Ethics. In 2024, it released the second edition under the title: The Artificial Intelligence Journalism Professional Ethics and Codes of Conduct (AIJEC).
Bahrain News Gazette
05-05-2025
- Business
- Bahrain News Gazette
Muslim Council Elders Highlight AI Ethics at Abu Dhabi Book Fair
Abu Dhabi: As part of its cultural and intellectual programme at the 34th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, the Muslim Council of Elders' pavilion hosted a seminar titled 'Ethics of Artificial Intelligence Usage,' presented by Dr. Mohamed Abdulzaher, CEO of the Artificial Intelligence Journalism Foundation for Research and Forecasting (AIJRF). According to Bahrain News Agency, Dr. Abdulzaher emphasised the urgent need to establish clear ethical and legislative frameworks for AI technologies, tools, and applications to ensure responsible use and safeguard individual privacy. Dr. Abdulzaher noted that AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini represent just a drop in the ocean of AI advancements, explaining that the number of AI-based applications surged from approximately 35,000 in 2018 to 50,000 in 2024, with projections exceeding one million applications by the end of 2025. He further clarified the critical distinction between a 'tool' and an 'application,' pointing out that tools such as ChatGPT and Gemini serve as implementation mechanisms, while applications refer to integrated AI systems functioning within complete environments. Given this rapid expansion, he stressed the necessity of developing robust ethical standards, warning that unregulated usage could pose risks to individuals and society, particularly as companies race to offer faster and more precise AI-powered services. The AIJRF's CEO also called on journalists and media institutions to assume their responsibility by disclosing when AI is used in content production. The Muslim Council of Elders' pavilion at the 2025 Abu Dhabi International Book Fair features more than 250 diverse intellectual and cultural publications, including a selection of the latest releases from Al-Hokama Publishing.
Al Etihad
04-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Ethics of AI usage discussed at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair
4 May 2025 12:06 ABU DHABI (WAM)As part of its cultural and intellectual programme at the 34th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, the Muslim Council of Elders' pavilion hosted a seminar titled 'Ethics of Artificial Intelligence Usage,' presented by Dr. Mohamed Abdulzaher, CEO of the Artificial Intelligence Journalism Foundation for Research and Forecasting (AIJRF).At the start of the session, Dr. Abdulzaher emphasised the urgent need to establish clear ethical and legislative frameworks for AI technologies, tools, and applications to ensure responsible use and safeguard individual Abdulzaher noted that AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini represent just a drop in the ocean of AI advancements, explaining that the number of AI-based applications surged from approximately 35,000 in 2018 to 50,000 in 2024, with projections exceeding one million applications by the end of further clarified the critical distinction between a 'tool' and an 'application,' pointing out that tools such as ChatGPT and Gemini serve as implementation mechanisms, while applications refer to integrated AI systems functioning within complete environments. Given this rapid expansion, he stressed the necessity of developing robust ethical standards, warning that unregulated usage could pose risks to individuals and society, particularly as companies race to offer faster and more precise AI-powered AIJRF's CEO also called on journalists and media institutions to assume their responsibility by disclosing when AI is used in content production. He underscored the vital role of legislative bodies in enacting laws and monitoring the use of these technologies across both public and private sectors. 'AI is not a substitute for human beings,' he affirmed. 'It should be viewed as a tool that enhances human performance.'Dr. Abdulzaher continued: 'There are no jobs at risk from AI—only individuals who are at risk because they have not upgraded their skills.' He pointed out that AI tools are currently utilized in over 50 million jobs worldwide, generating significant economic concluded with a call for conscious and responsible technology use, remarking, 'AI is a powerful tool, but it cannot replace the human mind. We must learn to master it, not surrender to it.' The Muslim Council of Elders' pavilion at the 2025 Abu Dhabi International Book Fair features more than 250 diverse intellectual and cultural publications, including a selection of the latest releases from Al-Hokama Publishing.
Zawya
19-02-2025
- Science
- Zawya
AUS hosts the 5th Artificial Intelligence Journalism World Forum 2025
Dr. Mohamed Abdulzaher, AIJRF CEO: AIJWF launches the Global Challenge: Human Talents vs Gen AI Dubai: Artificial Intelligence Journalism for Research and Forecasting (AIJRF), the global leading organization in AI and media research, and the Fourth and Fifth Industrial Revolutions' technologies, has announced that the 5th edition of the Artificial Intelligence Journalism World Forum (AIJWF) 2025, will be in collaboration with the College of Engineering and the Artificial Intelligence, Smart Infrastructure, Robotics (AISIR) Research Center at the American University of Sharjah, on the 28th and 29th of April 2025. Professor Abdullatif AlShamsi, General Rapporteur of the 5th AIJWF and a distinguished member of the AIJRF Advisory Board, underscored the AIJWF's significance in probing AI's developmental trajectory and transformative influence. Reflecting on its prescient vision, Professor AlShamsi remarked: "Artificial intelligence, though often perceived as a modern disruptor, is far from new. Some historians trace its conceptual origins to the 18th-century Mechanical Turk, a chess-playing automaton that sparked fascination about man-made cognition. Yet what distinguishes our current era is the unprecedented velocity and breadth of AI's evolution—an acceleration that the Annual International Journalism and Artificial Intelligence World Forum (AIJWF) rightly anticipated. By foregrounding critical inquiry into AI's potential several years ago, this Forum demonstrated a keen awareness of how deeply technology could reshape content creation and broader industries." Expanding on this year's thematic focus, Prof. AlShamsi elaborated: "The 2025 AIJWF advances a dual imperative: first, to articulate a framework for successive paradigm shifts within the content industry, and second, to foreground Arab institutional innovations in AI-integrated pedagogy. Notably, Sharjah has emerged as a pioneering force in this domain, exemplified by the American University of Sharjah's empirical advancements in embedding AI across curricula—a strategic alignment with the visionary directives of His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, whose stewardship has positioned the emirate's educational institutions at the vanguard of global AI-education integration." AUS and Emerging Technologies Professor Fadi Aloul, the Dean of the College of Engineering at AUS says: ' This year's AIJWF presents a great opportunity to unite global and local experts, AI manufacturers, and industry leaders in a dynamic race to integrate cutting-edge AI tools. It serves as a platform to foster ethical and professional frameworks, ensuring responsible AI adoption while maximizing its transformative potential to elevate industry standards and significantly enhance the labor market. ' 5th AIJWF " We are very happy for such collaboration with the College of Engineering at AUS and presenting together the 5th edition of the AIJWF, where we can forecast many of the major and successive changes in the artificial intelligence industry and their impact on the content industry, especially with the revolution of generative artificial intelligence" said Dr. Mohamed Abdulzaher, the CEO of the AIJRF. Abdulzaher added that " In the 5th edition of the AIJWF 2025, we will be discussing the AI-driven innovation models for media outlets, as well as the global media production experiences in utilizing Gen AI and the different aspects of innovation in content creation." AISIR Prof Ghaleb Husseini, AUS Associate Vice Chancellor for Research added: "The AIJWF explores the intersection of media, education, and advanced technology, aligning with the broader objectives of the Artificial Intelligence, Smart Infrastructure, and Robotics (AISIR) Research Center at the American University of Sharjah. Its focus on digital transformation, intelligent urban development, and the evolving role of AI in education and creative industries reflects AISIR's commitment to advancing AI-driven solutions across various fields." Human Talents VS Gen AI (HTGI) Challenge During the current 5th AIJWF, will announce the first global challenge of its kind; 'Human Talents (VS ) Gen AI' (HTGI) Challenge, which will take place at the American University of Sharjah, under supervising of the Artificial Intelligence, Smart Infrastructure, Robotics (AISIR) Research Center. The Human Talents (VS ) Gen AI' (HTGI) Challenge is first of its kind in the world, bringing together different human talents at several levels "students, professionals, academics" to compete with some of the generative AI tools in a competition to answer some questions and to create different of content: Media, Academic, or Scientific" and the answers are evaluated by a scientific committee according to six basic criteria: Accuracy in providing information and answers. Speed and efficiency. Accuracy and eloquence of the language used "Arabic or English". Providing conclusions or insights closer to reality away from imagination. Speed in reaching the audience through the produced content. Creating three creative ideas in the education and advanced technology sector in the Arab world. About AIJWF Artificial Intelligence Journalism World Forum (AIJWF) is the first global platform and an annual event, where it brings together academics, media professionals, AI development companies, educational institutions, and government entities to forecast the Fourth and Fifth Industrial Revolutions (4IR and 5IR) technologies and its impact on the future of humanity in many different sectors. The AIJWF is the world's leading platform in designing the future of media and touching human lives 2050. It seeks to explore the era of Artificial Intelligence Journalism, Media of Metaverse, 7G journalism, by presenting real experiences for international media in the use of AI technologies in editing and writing processes, data analysis, detection of fake news, use of 3D printing, big data analysis, data journalism, and other technologies of 4IR related to media. AIJWF's first edition was launched in March 2021, and it was headed by Professor Farouk El-Baz, the Egyptian American space scientist and geologist, with the participation of more than 50 universities, think tanks and more than 200 researchers and journalists from 20 countries. AIJWF also manages and issues the Global Artificial Intelligence Journalism Index (GAIJI) , which is designed to measure, track, and visualize the performance of media companies in using AI Journalism technologies in producing, publishing, and promoting content. About AIJRF Artificial Intelligence Journalism for Research and Forecasting (AIJRF) think tank is a global leading organization in researching, forecasting, and shaping the future of Artificial Intelligence and human and the Fourth and Fifth Industrial Revolutions. AIJRF works on three main pillars: AIJRF provides Academic and scientific research, reports and educational curricula in Artificial Intelligence Journalism, 7G Journalism, Robotization of Marketing and AI & Media. AIJRF works to develop new tools, technologies, Apps and solutions in the content industry through artificial intelligence in the fields of: media, education, healthcare, and the Intelligence Government Services. AIJRF Develops and upgrades the Dynamic Human Skills (DHS) of individuals, institutions, universities and governments in line with the requirements of the Fourth and Fifth Industrial Revolutions and the skills of the future. AISIR Research Center "The Artificial Intelligence, Smart Infrastructure, and Robotics (AISIR) Research Center at the American University of Sharjah aligns its research objectives with national and regional priorities for applied artificial intelligence (AI). By integrating expertise across multiple disciplines, the center addresses complex challenges through transformative research, with a focus on areas such as machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, robotics and autonomous systems, smart digital infrastructure, and the ethics and business strategies related to these fields. The center fosters collaboration across colleges to deliver innovative, practical solutions to the challenges facing the UAE and the global community. Research opportunities include AI-driven tools for smart city management, autonomous systems for transportation and logistics, IoT-enabled smart infrastructure, and the development of ethical frameworks for deploying AI and robotics in critical sectors such as healthcare, business, and urban development." FOR MORE INFO PLESE EMAIL US AT media@
