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WASD 15th Conference Sessions

Ahlia University

Day 1 – May 16,2017

  1. Youth urban innovation: educational platform for Smart City Planning
    Nuha Eltinay, Arab Urban Development Institute, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  2. End-users’ satisfaction with the quality of innovative healthcare
    technologies in Bahrain: a case study of hospital information systems
    Prof. Mukhtar Al-Hashimi, Ahlia University, Kingdom of Bahrain
    Mishleen M. Aqleh, Ahlia University, Kingdom of Bahrain
    (Presentation)
  3. Dynamic model for the knowledge management and measurement of
    intellectual capital in services companies
    Dr. Víctor Hugo Medina García, Distrital University, Colombia
    Elmer Yesid Fajardo Rodríguez, Distrital University, Colombia
    Lina Maria Medina Estrada, Distrital University, Colombia
    (Presentation)
  4. Securing the future of Food, Water and Energy in the GCC
    Prof. Amir M. Sharif, Brunel University, United Kingdom
    Prof. Zahir Irani,University of Bradford, United Kingdom
    (Presentation)
  5. Water governance and technologies in the South-West national capital
    region of Delhi: challenges of transformative sustainable change
    Prof. Rranav N. Desai, Jawaharlal Nehru University, India
  6. Experimental application of Centrifugal Separation Techniques “CST” on
    reclaiming produced wastewater from oil refinery, Khartoum State
    Dr. Sarra A. M. Saad, Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research, Sudan
    Montaisr A. H. Khider, Ministry of Environment, Sudan
    Dr. Moawia Y. Babiker, Ekhtibarat Soil and Water Test Services, Sudan
    Sufyan A. M. Osman,Ministry of Oil, Sudan
    (Presentation)
  7.  An investigation of the utilisation of energy and water conservation
    technologies in Bahrain: entrepreneurial opportunity
    Prof. Mukhtar Al-Hashimi,Ahlia University, Kingdom of Bahrain
    Sayed Dheya H. Ahmed,Ahlia University, Kingdom of Bahrain
    (Presentation)
  8. Government, universities and society:
    implications of the Digital Transformation
    Dr. Jason J. Blackstock,Head of Department Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy,University College London, London, United Kingdom
  9. Challenges in measuring knowledge management results and impact:
    IFAD’s experience
    Helen Gillman,Senior Knowledge Management Specialist,Global Engagement, Knowledge and Strategy Division, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Rome, Italy
    (Presentation)
  10. Graduate employability in a changing world
    Prof. Ronald McQuaid, Professor of Work and Employment, University of Stirling, Former Director, Employment Research Institute, Stirling, United Kingdom
    (Presentation)

Day 2 – May 17,2017

  1. Knowledge Management in the United Nations and the 2030 Agenda:
    breaking down the silos
    Dr. Petru Dumitriu, Inspector, Joint Inspection Unit, United Nations, Geneva, Switzerland
    (Presentation)
  2. Governments in the digital age:
    progress, priorities and policies
    Samia M. Melhem, Lead Policy Specialist, Transport and ICT, Global Lead, Digital Development Community of Practice,World Bank, Washington DC, United States
    (Presentation)
  3. Investigating the role of information security management in smart city
    organisations
    Mohamad Amin Hasbini, Kaspersky Lab, United Arab Emirates
    Dr. Tillal ElDabi, Brunel University, United Kingdom
    Dr. Ammar Al-Dallal, Ahlia University, Kingdom of Bahrain
    (Presentation)
  4. The making of historic cities smart: case study of the historic Jeddah; GIS
    BIM and HBIM projects
    Dr. Osamah M. N. El-Gohari, Al Turath Foundation, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  5. Bahrain parks: a cloud platform for planning, designing, and managing
    public parks
    Dr. Joao Pinelo Silva, University of Bahrain, Kingdom of Bahrain
    (Presentation)
  6. Impact of intersections on the performance of position-based routing
    protocols for VANETs: a case study – Smart Cities
    Dr. Ali Mohammed Mansoor, University of Malaya, Malaysia
    Dr. Adel M. Sarea, Ahlia University, Kingdom of Bahrain
    Dr. Aznul Qalid Md Sabri, University of Malaya, Malaysia
    Suleman Khan, University of Malaya, Malaysia
  7. The impact of neuromarketing advertising on children: intended and
    unintended effects
    Amani Al Abbas, Brunel University, United Kingdom
    Dr. Weifeng Chen, Brunel University, United Kingdom
    Dr. Maria Saberi, Ahlia University, Kingdom of Bahrain
    (Presentation)
  8. The relationship between multicultural teams and project performance
    Sayed Mahdi Fadhul, Brunel University, United Kingdom
    Dr. Monomita Nandy, Brunel University, United Kingdom
    (Presentation)
  9. Board gender diversity: a review of the Literature
    Reem Khamis, Brunel University, United Kingdom
    Dr. Tillal ElDabi, Brunel University, United Kingdom
    Dr. Adel Al Sarea, Ahlia University, Kingdom of Bahrain
  10. The nutritional status of inpatient drug addicts and the impact of Medical
    Nutrition Therapy (MNT) intervention on recovery
    Dr. Nahlaa A. Khalifa, King Abdulaziz University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
    (Presentation)
  11. Investigating obesity related behaviours in friendship networks among the
    youth: a systemised review
    Prof. Habin Lee, Brunel University, United Kingdom
    Dr. Tillal ElDabi, Brunel University, United Kingdom
    Noor AlSayed, Brunel University, United Kingdom
    (Presentation)
  12. International University of Africa Breast Cancer and HIV/AIDS initiatives
    for sustainable development in Sudan
    Dr. Hind Mamoun Beheiry, International University of Africa, Sudan
  13. Hand grip strength, body mass index and anthropometric measurements
    among female university students: preliminary data in Bahrain
    Dr. Dalia M. Kamel, Ahlia University, Kingdom of Bahrain, Cairo University, Egypt
    Fatima E Mirza,Ahlia University, Kingdom of Bahrain
    Fatima H. Al-Zaki, Ahlia University, Kingdom of Bahrain
    Zahra A Abdulla, Ahlia University, Kingdom of Bahrain
    (Presentation)
  14. The role of education and culture in bridging the digital gap: a journey to
    the future
    Prof. Shawqi Al Dallal, Ahlia University, Kingdom of Bahrain
    (Presentation)
  15. Influence of chlorsulfuron and 2,4-D on management of Striga hermonthica
    on sorghum
    Dr. Rashida Abusin, University of Bahri, Sudan
    Elfatih Ahmed, Agricultural Research Corporation, Sudan
    Mohammed Hassan, Environment and Natural Resources and Desertification Research Institute,Sudan
    Babiker Mohammed Mahgoub, University of Bahri, Sudan
    Prof. Abdelgabbar ElTayeb Babiker, Environment and Natural Resources and Desertification Research Institute, Sudan
    (Presentation)
  16. Bio-economy and its connection to the knowledge-based economy
    Prof. ElSadig Musa Ahmed, Multimedia University, Malaysia
    (Presentation)

Day 3 – May 18,2017

  1. Personalized medicine is the future sustainable knowledge for human
    wellbeing
    Prof. Moiz Bakhiet,Chairman, Department of Molecular Medicine, CMMS, Arabian Gulf University, Consultant Neurologist, King Abdulla Medical City, Director, Princess Al-Jawhara Center for Molecular Medicine, Genetics and Inherited Disorders, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
    (Presentation)
  2. The role of KM in achieving efficiency, effectiveness and value for Money in
    the Public Sector
    Prof. John Adams,Head Department of Economics, British University in Egypt, Cairo, Egypt
    (Presentation)
  3. The role of digitally enabled knowledge in driving successful programs
    Mohamed ElHag, Advisory Senior Manager, Performance Improvement-Programme Management, Technology Lead, Middle Eastern Knowledge Economy Institute (MEKEI), Ernest and Young, Doha, Qatar
  4. The migration of scholars and displacement of knowledge
    ( هجرة العلماء وتهجير العلم )
    Fawaz M. M. Al Dkheel,Consultant and Development Specialist, Member of the Regional Social Responsibility Network, Al-Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
    (Presentation)
  5. The MIND: progressive development versus prohibited ideology
    ( العقل بين الانماء المنشود والافساد المردود )
    Dr. Jamal N. I. Hassan, Associate Professor, College of Arts, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
    (Presentation)
  6. Towards a theoretical framework between opportunity entrepreneurship,
    institutions and economic development
    Hasan Ghura, Box Hill College, Kuwait
    Dr. Xiaoqing Li, Brunel University, United Kingdom
    (Presentation)
  7. Entrepreneurship education and training: a gateway towards a knowledgebased
    and diversified economy in Qatar
    Dr. Yagoub Ali Ghangi, Ahmed Bin Mohamed Military College, Qatar
    (Presentation)
  8. Apprenticeships: start today and be your own boss
    Almoize Ahmed, AA Accountancy, United Kingdom
    (Presentation)
  9. Why most of small startup businesses fail with 3 years in Saudi Arabia
    Motaz AbdulRahman AlSolaim, University of Brighton, United Kingdom
    (Presentation)
  10. Closing the digital divide: a path towards sustainable knowledge-based
    inclusive development
    Prof. Amer Al-Roubaie, Ahlia University, Kingdom of Bahrain
  11. Sustainable growth and development: why do digital disruptions matter?
    Dr. Moazzem Hossain, Griffith University, Australia
    Mohammad Samsul Hoque, Government of Bangladesh, Bangladesh
    (Presentation)
  12. Legalization of digital revolution in Bahrain: case study of E- transactions
    of 2002 and E-crimes Laws of 2014
    Prof. Abdelgadir Warsama Ghalib, Legal Counsel & Professor of Law, Kingdom of Bahrain
    (Presentation)
  13. FDI inflows spillover effect implications on the Asian-Pacific’s catching up
    process
    Prof. ElSadig Musa Ahmed, Multimedia University, Malaysia
    (Presentation)
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