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Roots Expands Beyond Borders
TDT | Manama
'Roots: Artificial Intelligence and the New Generation' is set to cross continents as organisers announced that its next edition will be held in Washington, D.C., marking the summit's entry into the global technology dialogue.
Held at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre in Sakhir, the latest edition brought together ministers, researchers, students, and thought leaders from across the Gulf and beyond, reflecting Bahrain's emergence as a regional platform for future-facing dialogue in artificial intelligence.
Regional ties deepen
The event underscored the growing Bahraini-Emirati partnership in areas such as AI, entrepreneurship, digital education, and media, reinforcing ties between Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries on issues of future professions and innovation policy.
Bahrain's Minister of Information, H.E. Dr. Ramzan bin Abdullah Al-Nuaimi, attended alongside prominent figures from the UAE and other GCC states.
Their presence lent weight to a summit widely praised by participants for its professional execution and forward-looking content.
Groundwork for innovation
In-depth discussions covered key areas like AI-driven decision-making, smart education, cybersecurity, and the role of technology in transforming traditional careers.
Students and researchers showcased proposals linking AI to health, tech, and education, pointing to practical applications for upcoming generations.
A diverse institutional lineup included Bahrain's Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Finance, Royal Police Academy, Gulf University, Arab Open University, and Al-Mabarrah Al-Khalifia Foundation, as well as HH Sheikh Nasser Center for Research and Development in AI.
The summit also drew participants from regional and international organisations including Emirates Researchers Center, Wahed Platform, Trevox Digital Media, and African investigations network AfricaLeaks.
Its widening footprint now sets the stage for the global edition. Organisers said the next 'Roots' summit in Washington would build on Bahrain's success, carrying forward its message of Arab empowerment in the digital era and establishing a platform for deeper global collaboration.
The event concluded with recommendations to launch AI training and research initiatives focused on youth and entrepreneurs, developed in coordination with regional and international institutions.
'Roots' is expected to continue serving as an interactive knowledge hub that connects Arab identity and innovation, uniting policymakers, academics, and youth around shared ambitions in the digital age.
