Researchers highlight global innovation in AI

Researchers from 25 countries presented their experience and expertise in the field of intelligent systems and AI applications at the International Conference on Innovations in Intelligent Systems and Applications (INISTA 2025), organised by the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) from October 29-31 at its campus.

In its 19th edition, INISTA 2025 brought together researchers, industry experts, and academics worldwide, reaffirming its position as one of the leading international conferences in intelligent systems.

The three-day event, which featured 80 research papers, three keynote lectures, and several special sessions and workshops, offered delegates a look at the most recent developments and breakthroughs in AI algorithms, deep learning, autonomous systems, bioinformatics, cloud and edge computing, and data science.

Inaugurating the conference, Prof. Dr. Bassam A. Alameddine, President of AURAK, said AURAK was committed to fostering a culture of research excellence, innovation, and international collaboration. He added that INISTA 2025 aligns with the University’s vision to promote multidisciplinary research and collaboration that contribute to the UAE’s vision of building a knowledge-based economy and society.

Among the keynote speakers, Prof. Ernesto Damiani, professor at Università di Milano (Italy) and head of the Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems Institute at Khalifa University, UAE, delivered an insightful address on “Geospatial Predictive Services: From Data Science to AI.”

Prof. Ismail Hakki Toroslu, professor in the Department of Computer Engineering, Middle East Technical University, Türkiye, presented the second keynote lecture on “Bridging AI and Personalization: From Social Media Insights to Targeted Marketing.”

Prof. Jahna Otterbacher, associate professor at the Open University of Cyprus, Nicosia, also contributed to the conference with her keynote speech on “Trust in and Trustworthiness of AI: Building Socio-Technical Infrastructure for Assessing AI Alignment on the Large Scale.”

“The scope and quality of INISTA 2025 exceeded our expectations and were reflected in the international participation,” said Prof. Khalid Hussain, Interim Provost and Professor of Systems Engineering at AURAK.