Dr. Abdullah bin Nasser Al-Nuaimi, CEO of the Nasser Center for Science and Technology, received His Excellency Dr. Saad bin Saud Al-Fahaid, President of Arabian Gulf University, and his accompanying delegation to discuss prospects for joint cooperation and expand areas of integration between the two institutions in education, training, scientific research, and technological development.
This collaboration aims to contribute to the exchange of expertise and knowledge, develop human capital, and strengthen the role of academic and scientific institutions in keeping pace with technological transformations and supporting development paths based on knowledge and innovation.
The delegation accompanying His Excellency the President of Arabian Gulf University included Prof. Dr. Walid Zubari, Dean of the College of Education, Administrative and Technical Sciences; Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Abbasi, Associate Dean of the College; Dr. Afaf Bogaui, Director of the Center for Community Service, Consultancy, Training, and Continuing Education; Mr. Nawaf Abdulrahman, Director of the Center for Information Technology and Cybersecurity; and Dr. Yousif Al-Nawakhda, Assistant Professor of Quantum Computing and Cryptography in the Department of Computer Science.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed exchanging expertise and experiences in the fields of education and training in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, as well as opportunities for cooperation in the fields of artificial intelligence solutions and data centers. This opens up prospects for developing joint scientific and applied initiatives that leverage the capabilities and specialized expertise of both parties and contribute to linking academic outputs with the evolving technological needs of the job market.
The meeting also addressed opportunities for cooperation in launching community initiatives aimed at nurturing and developing the talents of gifted students, particularly in scientific and technological fields, by leveraging the academic, research, and training capabilities of both institutions, thereby enhancing opportunities to empower promising young talent and channel their potential toward creativity and innovation.
During a tour of the Center’s facilities, His Excellency the University President and the accompanying delegation were briefed on the Center’s operations in academic education and specialized vocational training, as well as the most prominent artificial intelligence projects and smart solutions being developed by the Center at the local and regional levels.At the conclusion of the visit, both sides emphasized the importance of continuing coordination and building collaborative initiatives with sustainable scientific, educational, and societal impact, thereby enhancing integration between academic and technological institutions, and supporting the development of human capital qualified to meet future demands.