Experts at BUiDBUiD Discuss Advanced Uses of Intelligent Computer Systems;

Artificial Intelligence Expert Visits Dubai As Part of International Research Led Tour

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Experts designing 'Robots' believe similar Artificial Intelligence software can be used to program more general "intelligent computer systems" to advance business planning and living standards.

AI researchers are working on general principles and software tools for programming intelligent software, including, but not limited to robots. Such intelligent systems can be used to automatically solve a variety of real-world problems, such as better stock market trading and planning technology, software for traffic monitoring and advanced systems to facilitate dispatch services of public transport services.

The British University in DubaiBritish University in Dubai is at the forefront of technology research in the region and is the only postgraduate university to introduce AI education and research as part of its MSc IT programme.

"One important application of AI is in market monitoring, analysis, planning and automated trading. With international markets witnessing dramatic shifts in stock markets, there has never been a stronger need for technology to be closely integrated with stock market planning and monitoring," said Dr. Iyad Rahwan, MSc Information Technology Programme Coordinator at the British University in DubaiBritish University in Dubai.

Ongoing studies observe that while human intuition often plays a strong role when gauging stock market trends, the potential use of "intelligent computer systems" to plan and 'play' with stock market trading could be extremely beneficial to brokers and traders as it would eliminate emotional and personal influences in decision making.

Rahwan added: "BUiDBUiD has strong and growing links with leading AI researchers worldwide, and produces high-quality research through work conducted by both faculty and students at the university."

As part of the university's commitment to encourage innovation and research, BUiDBUiD welcomes the visit of Michelle Blom, a PhD student at the University of Melbourne, one of the leading international universities in AI research, during her research led international tour. Since starting her PhD, her work has focused on the use of argumentation techniques in agent systems.

The primary focus of her presentations will include new research in Golog (a specialized programming language for building intelligent systems and robots) that can be adapted to numerous practical applications.

During her three month international tour, Michelle Blom will be visiting the University of Liverpool and the British University of Dubai.

"It is a testimonial to BUiDBUiD's efforts to be ranked among such prestigious institutions for research led higher education," said Dr. Abdullah Al Shamsi, Vice Chancellor at BUiDBUiD. "We are very pleased to host Ms. Blom at BUiDBUiD are excited about the advanced progress made in the field of Artificial Intelligence."

Several graduates and current students at BUiDBUiD have made excellent progress through independent research. In 2007, Fouad Zablith graduated with a distinction and went on to have his research on 'Making the web smarter - using Semantic web technologies' published in a top international AI journal.

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About The British University in Dubai
The British University in DubaiBritish University in Dubai (BUiDBUiD) is the Middle East's first research-based, postgraduate university. The University was established to facilitate access to world-class education, training and research in the Middle East. BUiDBUiD aspires to the highest, internationally recognized British standards as reflected in its partnership with the University of Edinburgh, the University of Birmingham, the University of Manchester, Cardiff University and the Cass Business School at City University, London. Each has a five or five-star rating in the UK national Research Assessment Exercise that signifies research of international standard.

The not-for-profit university offers full and part-time Masters Degree programmes and Continuing Professional Development courses in Information Technology, Project Management, Human Resources Management, Sustainable Design of the Built Environment, Finance and Banking, Education, and IT Management.

All BUiDBUiD's current Masters Programmes have received Initial Accreditation Eligibility Status from the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research's Commission for Academic Accreditation.

The founders of the University are the Al Maktoum Foundation, the Dubai Development and Investment Authority, Rolls-Royce, the British Business Group and the National Bank of Dubai. The University is governed by a Council under the chairmanship of Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum.

The Emirates Group, DUCAB, Atkins, Dubai Duty Free, Hyder Consulting, the Emirates Foundation and DUGAS are supporters of the university through financial contributions or the provision of scholarships.

For further enquiries call BUiDBUiD on +971 4 391 3633.

© Press Release 2008

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