AURAK Launches Advanced Technology and Artificial Intelligence Center to Drive Regional Innovation
AURAK Launches Advanced Technology and Artificial Intelligence Center to Drive Regional Innovation
Publish Date: 2026-02-27 05:38:00
Source Domain: techafricanews.com
- The American University of Ras Al Khaimah has inaugurated the Advanced Technology and Artificial Intelligence Center (ATAIC), highlighting the university’s shift from being a consumer of innovation to a contributor in developing advanced technologies.
- ATAIC was established under the School of Engineering and Computing with significant support from the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) through its ICT Fund.
- The center is designed to be a catalyst for regional transformation, focusing on applied research, industry collaboration, and cultivating future talent in artificial intelligence and advanced technologies.
- President Bassam Alameddine described ATAIC as a strategic engine for powering the region’s economic and intellectual future, ensuring graduates are “future-proof” with knowledge of real-world market demands.
- The center boasts state-of-the-art facilities including high-performance computing clusters, AI workstations, robotics kits, and IoT devices, serving as a collaborative platform for academic and industry partners.
- Core activities of ATAIC include applied research, industry-driven projects, and business incubation, as demonstrated by student projects involving partnerships with global companies like Dell, Microsoft, AWS, Huawei, and IBM.
- The establishment of ATAIC aligns with the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031, positioning Ras Al Khaimah as a hub for smart systems, data science, and advanced digital innovation.
- The inauguration was attended by representatives from TDRA, Ras Al Khaimah Statistics, and top tech companies, reflecting AURAK’s focus on collaboration between academia and industry.
