Amman, Jordan
Nathir M. Obeidat
President, University of Jordan
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Steer Creative Research Towards Achieving Economic Development Goals in the Arab World
Read abstract2026 Contributors · 15 papers
Speakers and abstracts
University leaders and senior scholars from Jordan, Oman, Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Amman, Jordan
Rami A. Abdel-Rahem
President, University of Petra
Scientific Researcher in AI Era: Opinions from the University of Petra
Read abstract
Sohar, Oman
Hamdan Al Fazari
Vice Chancellor, Sohar University
Higher Education in the Arab World: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Drive Economic Development through Creative Research –- A Case Study of Sohar University, Oman
Read abstract
Kuwait
Isam Zabalawi
President, Australian University, Kuwait
Educating Innovators Early: Undergraduate AI Research as a Foundation for National Economic Competitiveness
Read abstract
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Ghassan Aouad
Chancellor, Abu Dhabi University
Generation Z Learners in the Age of AI: A Case Study of Higher Education in the UAE with Implications for the Arab Region
Read abstract
Al Ain, UAE
Ghaleb Elrefae
President, Al Ain University
The Impact of International Accreditation as a Driver of AI-Enabled Innovation and Economic Development on Higher Education: Insights from the AACSB Experience
Read abstract
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Hamad Odhabi
Vice Chancellor for AI and Operational Excellence, Abu Dhabi University
AI-Driven Operational Excellence in Higher Education: Advancing Institutional Performance and Economic Impact in the Arab World
Read abstract
Liverpool, UK
Dhiya Al-Jumeily
Professor of Artificial Intelligence, Liverpool John Moores University
From Data to Diagnosis: Integrating AI Research in Higher Education for Sustainable Healthcare Systems in the Arab World
Read abstract
Dallas, USA
Elie D. Al-Chaer
Attorney and Counselor at Law, AlChaer Law Firm
When Intelligence Becomes a Commodity and Capital is All You Need: What Purpose Remains for Higher Education?
Read abstract
Amman, Jordan
Faisal Aburub
Professor of Information Systems, University of Petra
Artificial Intelligence as a Catalyst for Innovation Performance in the Arab World
Read abstract
Orlando, USA
Issa Batarseh
Pegasus Professor of Electrical Engineering, University of Central Florida
AI-Driven Grid-Forming Resilient Power Systems: LSTM-Based Predictive Power-Angle Control
Read abstract
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Fawzi Banat
Director, Food Security and Technology Center, Khalifa University
AI-Driven Higher Education Research: Driving Commercial and Social Economic Value
Read abstract
Kuwait
Helene Kordahji
Quality Assurance and Policy Expert, Australian University, Kuwait
Campus 5.0: Intelligent, Human-Centered Universities for AI-Driven Economic Transformation
Read abstract
Kuwait
Zahraa Abou Alloul
Academic Researcher, Australian University, Kuwait
University AI Innovation Ecosystems: Transforming Research into Scalable Economic Value
Read abstract
Doha, Qatar
Lanouar Charfeddine
Professor of Economics, Qatar University
Do National AI Strategies Turn Arab Universities into Engines of Entrepreneurship?
Read abstract