His Excellency Dr. Saad bin Saud Al-Fahaid, President of Arabian Gulf University, and Dr. Abdullah bin Nasser Al-Nuaimi, CEO of the Nasser Center for Scientific and Technology, signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen academic and technical cooperation in the fields of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, exchange knowledge and expertise, develop human capabilities, and support scientific research and innovation in advanced technical fields.
The MoU was signed at the university’s headquarters as part of both parties’ commitment to expanding partnerships between academic institutions and specialized technical centers, and to leverage the synergy between the university’s academic and research capabilities and the center’s specialized technical expertise and facilities. This will enable the development of joint initiatives and projects that benefit students, academic staff, and administrative personnel, while keeping pace with rapid technological advancements.
Areas of cooperation include the preparation and implementation of joint scientific and applied research; the development of innovative projects and solutions in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity; the design of specialized training programs to develop the skills of students and staff on both sides; and the enhancement of their capabilities in line with technological advancements and labor market requirements.
The memorandum also allows for the use of the Cybersecurity Laboratory and Academy affiliated with the Nasser Center to train the university’s students and staff, as well as the mutual use of facilities and resources available to both parties, and the organization of conferences, seminars, workshops, and specialized events. It also includes cooperation in reviewing and evaluating relevant curricula and academic and training programs to ensure they align with the latest technological advancements and the needs of professional sectors.
The partnership allows for leveraging the Center’s specialized expertise to provide advisory and technical support and to contribute to the development of joint solutions and initiatives, thereby strengthening the link between academic knowledge and practical application and supporting the preparation of qualified professionals capable of contributing to the innovation ecosystem and digital transformation.
His Excellency Dr. Saad bin Saud Al-Fahaid, President of the Arabian Gulf University, emphasized that the memorandum represents an important step in expanding the university’s strategic partnerships with specialized national institutions, stating: “Through this partnership, we look forward to leveraging the university’s academic and research capabilities, as well as the advanced technical expertise of the Nasser Center, to prepare qualified national talent and support scientific research and innovation in the fields of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.”
For his part, Dr. Abdullah bin Nasser Al-Nuaimi, CEO of the Nasser Center for Science and Technology, emphasized that the partnership with Arabian Gulf University is an extension of the Center’s commitment to strengthening integration with leading institutions of higher education, and to broaden the horizons of academic and research collaboration, enabling students and researchers at both the local and Gulf levels to benefit from the Center’s technical and research capabilities and its specialized expertise in the fields of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, adding that the Center will continue to strive to enhance the outcomes of education and scientific research, particularly in innovation and advanced technologies, and to strengthen the readiness of national and Gulf talent to lead technological transformations and developments in various fields.
The memorandum reflects both parties’ commitment to building institutional partnerships that combine academic expertise with technical specialization, and that contribute to the development of human capital and the promotion of research, development, and innovation, thereby supporting the Kingdom of Bahrain’s efforts in the fields of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and modern technologies.