Artificial Intelligence experts and professionals from government and private sector entities who are integrating AI systems in their operations have shared insights and real-life examples of the transformative power of AI in driving the economic growth of businesses in various sectors during a forum organised by the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) recently at its headquarters.
The Sheraa AI Forum was held in the presence of HE Major General Saif Al Zari Al Shamsi, Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police; H.E. Mohammed Bin Taliah, Chief of Government Services of the UAE Government; Najla Al Midfa, CEO of Sheraa, and a representative of the Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence office, Sharjah Police General Managers, Minister’s Office of Artificial Intelligence representative and heads of companies and executives from the government and private sectors. The forum also brought together 150 Emirati youth, entrepreneurs and tech founders to shine light on best practices in the field and the opening of new investment opportunities in the public and private sectors with the ongoing adoption of advanced technologies.
During the event, Sharjah Police and Sheraa startups shared their experiences in utilising AI in their products and solutions, noting the transformative power of AI in driving the economic growth of businesses in various sectors.
The forum was organised in partnership with the Minister’s Office of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, Sharjah Police, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Fund, Evoteq, Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, American University of Sharjah, and the University of Sharjah.
During the forum, two Sheraa startups showcased their solutions and innovation in the AI field. Adnane ElSoussi, CEO of Defuzzy Labs, highlighted how his startup has designed and developed solutions using AI for Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs), submersed Remotely Operated Vessels (ROVs), and Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs). Mohamed Alzarooni, CEO of BeyondX, briefed the attendees on his startup, which provides comprehensive technological solutions to help industry leading companies and individuals achieve greater success through transforming traditional business models to ones that utilize AI through certain recommendations that empower the workforce.
