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Kuwait Times
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Kuwait Times
IOMS praises Kuwait's integration of security and scientific sectors
KUWAIT: The Islamic Organization for Medical Sciences (IOMS) has praised Kuwait's model integration of security and scientific institutions, describing it as a commendable example for others to follow. Dr Mohammad Al-Jarallah, Chairperson of the IOMS, affirmed that this synergy reflects a high level of state awareness regarding the importance of supporting scientific endeavors grounded in legal and ethical principles — particularly in light of rapid advancements in genetics and artificial intelligence. His remarks came on Sunday following a meeting with First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah. During the meeting, Dr Al-Jarallah presented a commemorative shield to Sheikh Fahad in appreciation of the ministry's significant support for the recently held international conference titled 'Genetic Imprinting and Gene Editing in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: An Islamic Perspective.' Dr Al-Jarallah commended the Ministry of Interior's pivotal role in ensuring the success of the event, which was organized by the IOMS. He highlighted the active participation of elite cadets and officers from Saad Al-Abdullah Academy, who engaged in in-depth discussions and contributed meaningfully to the sessions. He noted that senior officials from various departments within the ministry also delivered insightful speeches and took part in scientific debates during the conference. The gathering addressed over 50 scientific topics, with particular focus on the applications of artificial intelligence in DNA-related fields. The conference also witnessed the participation of renowned scholars from leading academic institutions, including Al-Azhar University.— KUNA
Arab Times
15-05-2025
- Science
- Arab Times
Businessman Al-Ghannam hosts guests of IOMS organized international confab
KUWAIT CITY, May 15: Businessman Abdulaziz Al-Ghannam hosted a luncheon in honor of the guests of the 17th International Conference, organized recently by the Islamic Organization for Medical Sciences (IOMS) with the theme, 'Genetic Imprinting and Gene Editing in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: An Islamic Perspective.' Kuwait hosted the conference under the patronage of His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah. A luncheon was held at Al-Ghannam's diwaniya in Abdullah Al-Salem District, with several prominent scientific and religious figures in attendance, as well as members of the conference delegations representing an elite group of experts and specialists in the fields of Biomedicine, Islamic Jurisprudence and Medical Ethics from various Islamic countries. Speaking at the event, IOMS President Dr. Mohammad Al-Jarallah affirmed that the conference is an important scientific platform for discussing the latest developments in the fields of genetic engineering and artificial intelligence in line with the Islamic values and principles. He said the participants include influential figures like scientists, thinkers and decision-makers
