KAUST ·
This is an announcement from KAUST wishing readers well for Eid. It includes a picture of King Abdullah. It states that all rights are reserved. Why it matters: This is a routine announcement from a major regional university.
KAUST ·
Students from the KAUST School volunteered to assemble gift boxes for families in Thuwal as part of the "Sharing is Caring" campaign. The activity was organized to celebrate Eid. Why it matters: This highlights community engagement by a leading STEM university in Saudi Arabia.
KAUST ·
KAUST held an open day on December 3, 2015, to celebrate the International Year of Light. The event showcased technological developments in light research, especially photonics and LED-based technologies. Exhibits and demonstrations were provided by researchers from KAUST's CEMSE and PSE divisions, under the direction of Professor Boon Ooi. Why it matters: The event promoted understanding of achievements in light research and its applications in various sectors like communications, medicine, and energy.
MBZUAI ·
MBZUAI held its inaugural International Day celebrating the university's multicultural community with music, dance, food, and country pavilions. Over 300 staff, faculty, researchers, and students attended the event, which featured 17 student teams representing over 25 nations. The event included the International Day Booth Awards, with India winning first place. Why it matters: This event highlights MBZUAI's commitment to diversity and inclusion, fostering a global environment for AI research and development in the UAE.
KAUST ·
KAUST's Discovery Week featured a gala and awards ceremony. Professor Gilles Lubineau opened the proceedings at the 2017 WEP Final Gala. A Javanese shadow puppet performance of the “Ramayana Epic” was also part of the event. Why it matters: Showcases KAUST's commitment to cultural exchange alongside its research activities.
arXiv ·
The Symposium on Data Mining and Applications (SDMA 2014) was organized by MEGDAM to foster collaboration among data mining and machine learning researchers in Saudi Arabia, GCC countries, and the Middle East. The symposium covered areas such as statistics, computational intelligence, pattern recognition, databases, Big Data Mining and visualization. Acceptance was based on originality, significance and quality of contribution.
KAUST ·
KAUST's Innovation and Economic Development department hosted the STEAM Innovation Challenge with over 300 Saudi university students participating. The challenge, entitled "Secure Generation 2030" in partnership with Northrop Grumman, focused on solutions for cybersecurity, supply chain localization, and the environment. Winning projects included Wajid, an app for finding missing persons during Hajj, Sitlr, a parental control app, and ClinTech, a waste management service. Why it matters: The STEAM Innovation Challenge and similar KAUST initiatives are important for fostering entrepreneurship among young Saudis in line with the Kingdom's Vision 2030 economic transformation objectives.