Saudi Universities Showcase AI Expertise at Global AI Summit

Riyadh, September 12, 2024, SPA -- The participation of several Saudi universities in the third Global AI Summit, which began Tuesday in Riyadh and was organized by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), highlights the progress the Kingdom has made in artificial intelligence (AI). The advancement aims to enhance scientific research and improve the quality of scientific outputs from Saudi universities.
The participating Saudi universities, including King Saud University (KSU), King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), and Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU), showcased their advancements in the academic field related to AI.
KSU’s participation highlighted its leading role in AI by presenting over 21 innovative use cases of the technology, further solidifying its position as a prominent research and innovation hub, particularly following its achievement of the 90th position in the Shanghai Global Ranking.
These cases focused on national aspirations and Saudi Arabia's priorities in research, development, and innovation, which center on four main areas:
1. Human health, through the development of medical solutions in university medical cities and health colleges that use AI for disease diagnosis and healthcare improvement
2. Environmental sustainability, by employing AI to enhance natural resource management and ensure the preservation of ecosystems
3. Energy and industry leadership, which involves improving energy efficiency and industrial production through smart technologies
4. Future economies, where AI is applied to drive innovation and build a digital economy based on advanced technologies
One of the standout projects showcased at KSU’s pavilion was the "Fire-Fighting Robot," developed by the Center of Smart Robotics Research at the College of Computer and Information Sciences. The robot represents a comprehensive system that utilizes smart sensors and an innovative navigation system to detect fires and provide immediate response to incidents in enclosed spaces.
Meanwhile, PNU unveiled its "Absarnna" project, which focuses on training the eyes of children with astigmatism and amblyopia. Absarnna employs various technological solutions, including eye tracking—an AI technique used to measure the impact of games on eye exercises for children. It also involves designing a series of engaging games for children and ensuring web accessibility to support individuals with disabilities.
--SPA