SRTI Park Hosts AI Event Highlighting Local Innovation
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Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI Park) hosted a Business Breakfast event under the theme 'Born in Sharjah, Built for the World.' The event showcased innovations in artificial intelligence and quantum computing developed by in-house companies and global tech experts.
Speakers from companies including Al Hathboor Bikal, Nvidia, HP, and Qamia revealed insights into cutting-edge technologies and discussed the growing role of AI in industry transformation.
They introduced the concept of an AI Factory, described as a structured system for end-to-end AI lifecycle management. The AI Factory functions as a decision-making engine powered by machine learning algorithms that optimize business operations.
Hussain Al Mahmoudi, CEO of SRTI Park, announced the UAE's ambition to lead in AI and called for increased investment in the sector. He emphasized the importance of connecting innovative companies with investors and attracting startups in key sectors such as: Healthcare
Sustainability
Advanced manufacturing
Mobility and transport
Panelists highlighted the need for collaboration between data scientists, product managers, and CXOs. They discussed the essential technology stack for building AI factories, including data centers, orchestration platforms, and intelligent compute systems.
A featured product was AHB's Dialog XR, a large language model (LLM)-based chatbot developed at SRTI Park. It serves as a multi-disciplinary platform for internal and external communication, designed to boost organizational performance.
The event also included a tour of SRTI Park's innovation infrastructure, including the Sharjah Open Innovation Lab (SoiLab). Attendees were introduced to the ecosystem's offerings and facilities, reinforcing SRTI Park's position as a hub for scalable AI innovation.
Source: Emirates News Agency
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