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Kingdom hosts first edition of ‘Roots: AI and the Next Generation' summit
The Kingdom of Bahrain yesterday hosted the inaugural edition of the 'Roots: Artificial Intelligence and the Next Generation' summit at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre in Sakhir.
The event saw high-level participation from decision-makers and experts from Bahrain and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
Organised by the Digital Innovation and Future Foresight Committee, the summit is set to become an annual platform to foster Arab dialogue on accelerating digital transformation and exploring the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the future of upcoming generations.
The summit's agenda featured a series of expert-led panel discussions and research presentations from leading Arab and international universities.
Recognition ceremony
It also included a recognition ceremony honoring outstanding initiatives in the field of AI across the government, private, academic, and research sectors.
Held under the sponsorship of the UAE, the event focused on the applications of AI in key areas such as decision-making, media, education, and entrepreneurship.
A special session conducted in English addressed the future of artificial intelligence on a global scale, highlighting international trends and advancements.
