Qassim region unveils scientific research hub

Buraidah in Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia. (Screengrab/YouTube)
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Updated 12 September 2024
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Qassim region unveils scientific research hub

  • Facility, operating under the region’s General Administration of Education, is set to revolutionize scientific research skills among students
  • Center covers a wide range of scientific disciplines including applied physics, biochemistry, computer engineering, robotics and artificial intelligence

BURAIDAH: Qassim Gov. Prince Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud inaugurated on Thursday the Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Mushaiqih Center for Scientific Research and Innovation, in Buraidah.

The facility, operating under the region’s General Administration of Education, is set to revolutionize scientific research skills among students.

Equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories, the center covers a wide range of scientific disciplines including applied physics, biochemistry, computer engineering, robotics and artificial intelligence.

It also features dedicated spaces for emerging fields such as solar and alternative energy, aviation, space sciences, project showcases and a digital manufacturing workshop. The facility can accommodate 380 students.

During his tour, the governor received a briefing from Mohammed Al-Fraih, director general of education in the region.

The governor expressed his enthusiasm for the center’s potential, emphasizing its role in empowering students to discover their talents and develop their capabilities.

He said: “I am proud of our education department’s achievements and their commitment to preparing our youth for future challenges, particularly in technology, space sciences and specialized research.”


Saudi Arabia’s KAUST advances AI training with winter school

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Saudi Arabia’s KAUST advances AI training with winter school

  • The event provides a platform for research collaboration, academic partnerships, and connections with global scientific institutions

JEDDAH: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology is hosting the second MenaML Winter School, in partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, from Jan. 24 to 29.

It brings together leading researchers, scientists, and specialists in artificial intelligence from across the Middle East and North Africa, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The program aims to advance scientific research and build specialized technical skills through an intensive curriculum covering both theoretical and applied AI.

Sessions cover the latest in intelligent model engineering, AI for scientific applications, and high-efficiency computing technologies.

Representatives from 16 international scientific and technological institutions are participating, alongside 300 researchers selected from 2,300 applicants based on merit and research potential.

The event provides a platform for research collaboration, academic partnerships, and connections with global scientific institutions.

It promotes innovation and solutions across sectors, including energy, health, infrastructure, and advanced technology, the SPA reported.

The program strengthens regional human capital through advanced training, knowledge exchange with leading experts, and fostering an ecosystem that encourages research and innovation.

It also reinforces the Kingdom’s role as a regional and global hub for scientific research and advanced technologies, supporting its contribution to the development of AI.