emirates7 - H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah (UOS), reviewed key scientific projects at the university during a meeting with Professor Hamid Majoul Al Nuaimi, Chancellor of UOS, along with his deputies and other officials.
The meeting, held at Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed’s office on the university campus, included a detailed report on the "Sharjah Smart Center for Weather Risk Management and Climate Change." This center is dedicated to advancing research and knowledge in climate resilience and disaster management, supporting decision-making processes through specialized studies and solutions.
Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed explored several of the center’s prominent research initiatives. These included the development of hydrological maps using artificial intelligence and hydrological models to identify flood-prone areas in Sharjah, improving preparedness and mitigation strategies. Another project involved designing a smart sensing and early warning system for flood monitoring, alongside a health risk management initiative leveraging deep learning and Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) models to predict disease outbreaks post-floods and optimize medical supply distribution.
The center also highlighted its community-oriented initiatives, such as the Mobile Healthcare Support Unit, which aids the elderly during heavy rains. Additional efforts include disaster response training programs, workshops with government agencies to improve flood preparedness, and volunteer training initiatives.
Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed also examined the university’s ambitious project to a smart and integrated campus aligned with the strategic plan for 2024-2030, known as "EDGE." This initiative prioritizes Emiratisation, digitisation, global engagement, and entrepreneurship. The project leverages artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT) to foster a digitally advanced educational ecosystem that addresses the needs of the university community.
Key features of the smart campus project include the development of energy-efficient smart buildings and digital twins to enhance health, well-being, and operational efficiency. Smart robotics are also being deployed to improve campus transportation and streamline logistics, ensuring convenience and safety.
Furthermore, the initiative supports Emiratisation by offering advanced training and research opportunities for Emirati students and faculty, cultivating national expertise in AI and smart technologies. Experimental prototypes under this project encompass various domains, such as digital twin parking systems, smart transportation, enhanced security and privacy measures, and explainable AI applications.
The meeting, held at Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed’s office on the university campus, included a detailed report on the "Sharjah Smart Center for Weather Risk Management and Climate Change." This center is dedicated to advancing research and knowledge in climate resilience and disaster management, supporting decision-making processes through specialized studies and solutions.
Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed explored several of the center’s prominent research initiatives. These included the development of hydrological maps using artificial intelligence and hydrological models to identify flood-prone areas in Sharjah, improving preparedness and mitigation strategies. Another project involved designing a smart sensing and early warning system for flood monitoring, alongside a health risk management initiative leveraging deep learning and Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) models to predict disease outbreaks post-floods and optimize medical supply distribution.
The center also highlighted its community-oriented initiatives, such as the Mobile Healthcare Support Unit, which aids the elderly during heavy rains. Additional efforts include disaster response training programs, workshops with government agencies to improve flood preparedness, and volunteer training initiatives.
Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed also examined the university’s ambitious project to a smart and integrated campus aligned with the strategic plan for 2024-2030, known as "EDGE." This initiative prioritizes Emiratisation, digitisation, global engagement, and entrepreneurship. The project leverages artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT) to foster a digitally advanced educational ecosystem that addresses the needs of the university community.
Key features of the smart campus project include the development of energy-efficient smart buildings and digital twins to enhance health, well-being, and operational efficiency. Smart robotics are also being deployed to improve campus transportation and streamline logistics, ensuring convenience and safety.
Furthermore, the initiative supports Emiratisation by offering advanced training and research opportunities for Emirati students and faculty, cultivating national expertise in AI and smart technologies. Experimental prototypes under this project encompass various domains, such as digital twin parking systems, smart transportation, enhanced security and privacy measures, and explainable AI applications.