AI Apex Challenge at UTAS-AL Mussanah

The University of Technology and Applied Sciences-al Mussanah (UTAS-A) represented by the Department of Information Technology organised the AI Apex Challenge on March 7, under the patronage of Sheikh Ammar bin Salim bin Mohammed al Saadi, member of Majlis A’shura representing wilayat of Mussanah.

The event shed light on the National Strategy for Education 2040 fostering academic excellence and technological innovation. Dr Nihad Abdullah al Zadjali, Deputy of the Assistant

Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs delivered the welcoming speech for the event which witnessed the participation of 15 educational institutions, both private and governmental universities and colleges.

Through the AI Apex Challenge, UTAS-A strives to be a dynamic convergence point for students and researchers across various disciplines. The AI Apex Challenge brought together the brightest minds in artificial intelligence. Students and professionals from various disciplines showcase their skills, solving real-world problems using AI technology in addition to providing an excellent opportunity for networking and the exchange of experience and cutting-edge solutions in this field.

The AI Apex Challenge contributed to creating a dynamic environment where individuals can explore valuable insights and express their innovative ideas by focusing on themes related to Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality. The AI Apex Challenge also included various competitions such as ‘AI Masterminds’ and ‘AI

Innovative Project Exhibits’ with a mission to encourage innovation, enhance learning, and build community and corporate social responsibilities.

The AI Apex Challenge aimed to encourage creativity and pioneer the future of AI and research. Such events form an important resource for graduate and postgraduate students, decision-makers, and researchers in the public and private sectors who are looking for researchbased methods for modelling uncertain and unpredictable real-world problems.