Prof. Albaili: We are ready to keep pace with the new digital technologies

United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) participated with a number of innovative technology projects at the GITEX Technology Week Exhibition 2017, which is held during 8-12 Oct. at Dubai World Trade Centre.

Professor Mohamed Albaili, UAEU Vice Chancellor, emphasized that GITEX is a regional and international center for IT companies and is a huge technology platform that displays state-of-art smart applications of the latest products and brands. GITEX provides a platform for national institutions to develop its services and to benefit from new technologies.

“UAEU, the University of the Future is capable of shaping a better future in the technology world,” adding “UAEU is replete with new innovations, which consolidate its prestigious position and the country’s status at large, leading up to internationalization,” said Pro. Albaili.

He explained that UAEU is committed to participating in such international exhibitions in order to support innovations and innovators, contribute to the exchange of knowledge and skills, and adapt them to serve the community. Prof. Albaili highlighted the role of technology, as a major factor in the economic growth nationally and internationally, and in tackling financial, economic, knowledge and social challenges.

 This year, UAEU puts forward more than 10 innovative technology projects including the Dwak project, the first of its kind in the region to provide an automatic personalized reminder service aimed at ensuring patients never miss taking their medicine. The ZEOPI project is another example, which uses natural stone to make the undrinkable water drinkable with a very high standard. The ALGALIFE project, carried out by a female team, aims to use innovative method to produce ink from algae.

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About the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) – The National University
Founded in 1976 by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAEU is a comprehensive, research-intensive university enrolling about 14,000 Emirati and international students.  As the UAE’s flagship university, UAEU offers a full range of accredited, high-quality graduate and undergraduate programs through nine Colleges: Business and Economics; Education; Engineering; Food and Agriculture; Humanities and Social Sciences; IT; Law; Medicine and Health Sciences; and Science.  With a distinguished international faculty, state-of-the art new campus, and full range of student support services, UAEU offers a living-learning environment that is unmatched in the UAE.  

As a research-intensive university of international stature, UAEU works with its partners in industry to provide research solutions to challenges faced by the nation, the region, and the world.  The University has established research centers of strategic importance to the country and the region which are advancing knowledge in critical areas ranging from water resources to cancer treatments.  UAEU is currently ranked the #1 university UAE, #6 in the Arab world, and #390 globally.

UAEU’s academic programs have been developed in partnership with employers, so our graduates are in high demand.  UAEU alumni hold key positions in industry, commerce, and government throughout the region.  Our continuing investments in facilities, services, and staff ensure that UAEU will continue to serve as a model of innovation and excellence. 

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