Techies highlight AI-driven innovations at SRTI Park event
Techies and experts from companies like Al Hathboor Bikal, Nvidia, HP and Qamia shared insights into the world of AI and quantum computing, and referred to the pioneering innovations being created at SRTI Park.
The speakers shared insights into AI Factory, a structured system for end-to-end lifecycle management of AI deployment and development. It serves as an AI-centered decision-making engine that optimizes operations by utilizing machine learning algorithms.
Speaking at the event, Hussain Al Mahmoudi, CEO, SRTI Park, referred to UAE's ambitions to be a leader in AI, and stressed the need for more investment in this field. He said, 'This event is a platform to demonstrate how far Sharjah has come to create innovations for the world. Our aim is to connect these great companies with investors. We are constantly fine-tuning our strategy, and attracting startups in our focus areas, which include healthcare, sustainability, advanced manufacturing, mobility, and transport.'
The panel speakers included Ahmed Mustafa, Regional AI Adoption and Development Lead, NVIDIA; Mujahid Khaled, Sales Lead, AI and HPC, MEA, Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Dr. Raouf Dridi, CEO, Qamia; and Raj Sandhu, CEO, Al Hathboor Bikal AHB).
The panelists highlighted three elements of building an AI factory: people, technology, and economy. They emphasized the importance of partnerships with data scientists, product managers, and CXOs. They pointed out that the technology stack required for an AI factory includes data centers, intelligent compute stacks, orchestration platforms, and machine learning operations. A particular reference was made to the startups and how they could expand beyond their local markets, reaching global audiences, using these advanced technologies.
Among the products in the limelight was AHB's Dialog XR, an LLM-Based Chatbot built entirely at SRTI Park. In a presentation, CEO Raj Sandhu explained that the domain knowledge-based LLM creates a conversational interaction platform that can be used as a multi-disciplinary tool for internal as well as external purposes to elevate organizational performance. He provided insights into how AI factories could drive regional innovation and contribute to globally scalable solutions.
Sandhu explained the concept of the AI factory and its focus on data centers, HPC, and accelerated compute. He said the Park's proximity to universities allows for collaboration with global institutions, offering HPC as a service and rentable GPUs.
As part of the event, SRTI Park officials introduced the attendees to the ecosystem's infrastructure and offering, and took them on a tour of the facilities, including the SoiLab (Sharjah Open Innovation Lab).
SRTI Park is one of the fastest growing technology parks in the Middle East, innovatively and dynamically shaping the future of research and technology. SRTI Park is driving an innovation ecosystem that promotes research & development and supports enterprise activity through the triple helix collaboration of industry, government and academia. It provides an environment conducive to creativity and innovation by creating a sustainable park with world-class infrastructure and services.
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