by ashokaib | Jul 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
Arabian Gulf University and “Nexus Events” signed a memorandum of understanding to launch and organize the Gulf Development and Innovation Conference, scheduled to be held in April 2027 in cooperation with the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council. The MoU was signed by His Excellency Dr. Saad bin Saud Al-Fahaid, President of Arabian Gulf University, and by Mr. David Joseph, Director Manager of Nexus Events.
The launch of this inaugural conference is a strategic initiative by the Arabian Gulf University, aimed at establishing a leading Gulf platform that brings together decision-makers, academics, business leaders, innovators, and experts from GCC countries and beyond, with the goal of enhancing cooperation, exchanging knowledge, and supporting sustainable development and innovation in the region. The conference will focus on four strategic themes: health, education, the environment, and innovation, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and will contribute to supporting national and regional efforts toward sustainable development and an innovation-driven economy.
Under the MoU, Arabian Gulf University serves as the founder and initiator by providing the strategic vision, general supervision, and scientific direction for the conference, and by strengthening coordination with relevant national and regional entities, while Nexus Events will serve as the official organizer and executive partner, responsible for planning, implementation, operational management, marketing, and managing all logistical aspects.
The memorandum stipulates the formation of an integrated governance structure for the conference, comprising an executive committee headed by the President of the Arabian Gulf University, a scientific committee, and an organizing committee, thereby ensuring effective planning and joint coordination in accordance with international best practices in organizing global conferences and events.
During the signing ceremony, His Excellency Dr. Saad bin Saud Al-Fahaid, President of the Arabian Gulf University, emphasized that this collaboration reflects the university’s ongoing commitment to transforming knowledge into tangible developmental impact, noting that the Gulf Development and Innovation Conference will provide a strategic platform bringing together the region’s leading minds and expertise to exchange ideas and formulate innovative solutions that contribute to shaping the future of development and innovation in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
For his part, the Director General of Nexus Events, Mr. David Joseph, expressed his pride in collaborating with Arabian Gulf University to launch this Gulf-focused initiative, affirming the company’s commitment to organizing a world-class conference that reflects the significance of the partnership between the two parties and contributes to establishing the Gulf Development and Innovation Conference as one of the region’s leading events specializing in the fields of development and innovation.
The conference is expected to attract Their Excellencies the ministers, senior officials, decision-makers, heads of institutions, academics, entrepreneurs, and representatives of regional and international organizations. This will enhance the standing of the university and its host country, the Kingdom of Bahrain—as part of the Gulf Cooperation Council—as a regional hub for dialogue, innovation, and sustainable development, and will support Gulf cooperation in addressing future challenges and achieving comprehensive development.
by ashokaib | Jul 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
The organizing committee for the Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Conference, which is being organized by the Arabian Gulf University in the capital, Manama, from November 5 to 7, held a series of meetings as part of the ongoing preparations for the conference, with the aim of ensuring organizational readiness and seamless coordination of the various logistical and scientific aspects of this international event specializing in artificial intelligence applications in healthcare. The conference will feature an elite group of experts, academics, and specialists from the region and around the world, and will showcase the latest innovations and practical applications of smart technologies in various fields of medicine.
This conference reflects the accelerating trend toward integrating artificial intelligence technologies into the healthcare system by discussing advanced solutions in multiple fields, most notably cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, medical education, and genomics, thereby contributing to the development of the quality of healthcare services and enhancing their efficiency.
The Vice President for Academic Affairs and Scientific Research, Dr. Ghazi bin Abdulrahman Al-Otaibi, explained that the conference’s scientific program includes advanced topics focusing on the use of artificial intelligence in the prevention of heart disease and the prediction of its risks, as well as supporting the care of patients with diabetes and obesity through continuous monitoring systems and personalized treatment, in addition to the development of medical imaging technologies and the improvement of their diagnostic accuracy.
In addition, the conference sessions will address the applications of artificial intelligence in emergency and intensive care units, including intelligent patient triage, early detection of critical conditions, and the personalization of treatment plans—all of which enhance the speed of medical response and improve the quality of healthcare. The discussion will also extend to the ethical and regulatory aspects associated with the use of artificial intelligence in the healthcare sector, with a focus on protecting patient privacy and ensuring the safe and responsible use of modern technologies, as well as the role of AI in advancing nursing, medical education, and precision medicine through support for clinical decision-making, remote monitoring applications, and the training of digitally skilled healthcare professionals capable of keeping pace with rapid technological transformation. There will also be a session dedicated to medical students that explores AI applications in medical education.
Furthermore, the conference will discuss the fields of genomics and bioinformatics, including the discovery of biomarkers, the acceleration of medicine development, and the prediction of therapeutic response, as well as the enhancement of primary and virtual care services and the improvement of chronic disease management outside the scope of traditional healthcare facilities. The conference will conclude with hands-on workshops on the uses of artificial intelligence in ECG interpretation, clinical research design, and health data analysis—a move that reflects a growing trend toward integrating smart technologies into the healthcare system, while emphasizing the synergy between technological innovation and human expertise.
by ashokaib | Jul 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Institutional Communication Center at Arabian Gulf University received students participating in the “Injaz Bahrain Summer Camp,” organized by “Injaz Bahrain,” with the aim of supporting educational experiences, developing youth skills, introducing students to academic and professional paths, and enriching their knowledge through interactive learning experiences. The students met with His Excellency the University President, Dr. Saad bin Saud Al-Fahaid, who welcomed them and took commemorative photos with them.
The visit began with a reception for the students, during which they were introduced to the university’s academic programs, facilities, laboratories, and educational centers. They also watched an introductory video highlighting the development of medical education at the Medical Skills and Simulation Center and its role in advancing health education and training using the latest technologies. They also toured its modern facilities and learned about the training environment it provides, which simulates real-world clinical settings, thereby contributing to the preparation of healthcare professionals according to the highest international standards.
The students were divided into groups to participate in a series of interactive educational stations, supervised by a number of faculty members and specialists at the university. The stations included learning the basics of examining children, vision and hearing tests using medical devices, wound dressing and first aid skills, and examining heart and lung sounds using medical simulators, in addition to learning methods for examining newborns and measuring their growth using advanced simulation models.
The program concluded with a closing session during which the students participating in the camp shared their views on the experience, emphasizing the importance of such initiatives in developing their academic and professional awareness, as well as the benefits they gained from this enriching experience.
This visit is part of a series of activities included in the “Injaz Bahrain Summer Camp,” organized by Injaz Bahrain, with the aim of enabling students to explore future fields of study, enhance their leadership and personal skills, and connect them with inspiring educational and professional environments, thereby helping to prepare a generation capable of meeting the demands of the future and contributing to the nation’s development.
by ashokaib | Jul 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
Dr. Sabah Al-Junaid, Associate Professor of Geographic Information Systems and the Environment and Academic Supervisor of the His Highness Shaikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani Chair in Geographic Information Systems, affirmed the success of the research partnership with the Bahrain Institute of Pearls and Gemstones “Danat,” through the implementation of a national project to map pearl oyster and seagrass habitats in the territorial waters of the Kingdom of Bahrain. She explained that the university’s partnership with Danat comes within the framework of supporting national efforts aimed at conserving pearl oysters as an integral part of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s cultural and maritime heritage, as well as to promote environmental sustainability and protect marine ecosystems.
During the launch of “Danat’s” 2025 Sustainability Report, the release of the 2025 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report, and the unveiling of the Al-Hairat Project initiative, that the research team overseeing the joint project on pearl oysters and seagrasses—which was launched as part of a strategic plan for marine data collection spanning from May 2025 to April 2026— conducted a comprehensive scientific survey of marine habitats in various regions of the Kingdom, focusing on pearl oysters and seagrasses, given the significant importance of these two ecosystems in maintaining marine ecological balance and supporting biodiversity and the stability of natural habitats.
She noted that this partnership was based on the complementary expertise of both parties; the university possesses specialized expertise in marine environmental studies, scientific consulting, geographic information systems and remote sensing, and state-of-the-art mapping techniques, while Danat Institute possesses extensive scientific expertise in surveying pearl oysters and studying their natural heritage habitats in the territorial waters of the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Dr. Al-Junaid explained that the working teams have so far completed the required field survey work, which spanned eleven months between 2025 and 2026. The survey covered most of the marine areas surrounding the islands of the Kingdom of Bahrain, covering an area of more than 8,000 square kilometers. She noted that the survey covered three main marine areas to facilitate the implementation of the survey work according to a rigorous scientific methodology, from which periodic samples were collected and are currently undergoing analysis at the laboratories of the Arabian Gulf University and Danat Laboratories.
She added: “The data collected is analyzed by specialists in environmental mapping, using high-precision data based on remote sensing, while ‘Danat’ experts identify the species and density of pearl oysters, enabling the creation of an accurate scientific database on the state of marine habitats in the Kingdom.” She emphasized that one of the project’s most important objectives is to study the capacity of these marine habitats to absorb and store carbon, as they are ecosystems that contribute to what is known as “blue carbon,” which supports the Kingdom of Bahrain’s efforts to fulfill its international environmental commitments, particularly under the Paris Climate Agreement, which urges all countries to reduce emissions and promote nature-based solutions for carbon sequestration.
She also noted that the project aims to establish a national scientific base and a specialized Bahraini research team that government agencies and national institutions can rely on in the future to prepare environmental studies, support policy development, and support plans for the management and conservation of marine resources in accordance with best scientific practices. She explained that this project serves as a model for integration between national and research institutions and reflects the Kingdom of Bahrain’s commitment to protecting its marine environments, preserving its pearl heritage, and promoting environmental sustainability for the benefit of future generations.
by ashokaib | Jul 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
Dr. Reem Al-Zahrani, a researcher specializing in molecular medicine at Arabian Gulf University, participated as a speaker at the Fourth International Conference on Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Resistance (IDMAR), held in London, with the participation of a select group of international experts, researchers, and speakers in the fields of infectious diseases and public health.
Her participation was based on one of her recently published research papers, in which she delivered a lecture highlighting success stories in both the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Kingdom of Bahrain regarding the implementation of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programs, reviewing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s experience since 2022, and the Kingdom of Bahrain’s experience since 2023.
The lecture addressed the positive impact of these national programs on promoting women’s health and preventing cervical cancer, emphasizing the importance of adopting evidence-based preventive health policies and the role of immunization programs in reducing diseases associated with the human papillomavirus.
Al-Zahrani expressed her pride in participating in this international scientific forum, noting that presenting the Gulf region’s successful experiences to a select group of specialists represents an opportunity to exchange expertise and highlight the health achievements made by countries in the region in the field of preventive health, thereby contributing to strengthening international cooperation and supporting initiatives aimed at cancer prevention and improving the quality of health care.
