In a momentous occasion at the 9th International Conference of Arab Impact Factor, hosted by Abu Dhabi University, the Association of Arab Universities honoured Professor Abdulla Al-Hawaj, the Founding President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Ahlia University in the Kingdom of Bahrain, with the prestigious “Personality of the Year” award.
The award, presented by Dr. Amro Salama, the Secretary-General of the Association of Arab Universities, recognised Professor Al-Hawaj’s outstanding contributions to the advancement of scientific research and education in the Arab world. “This coronation is not personal as much as it expresses the great success of the Kingdom of Bahrain under the wise leadership of His Majesty the King of Bahrain in supporting the process of education and higher education”, said Professor Al-Hawaj during his speech.
The conference, held under the theme “Scientific Publishing and Artificial Intelligence Challenges,” brought together a diverse array of Arab academics, researchers, and experts to discuss topics ranging from journal classification, university rankings, and the applications of artificial intelligence in scientific publishing.
“This honour also confirms the success of the esteemed government under the leadership of His Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, especially the Ministry of Education and the Higher Education Council led by the Minister of Education, Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, who shows every keenness to listen, guide, support, and give full confidence to all universities,” added Professor Al-Hawaj.
Ahlia University was represented by an esteemed academic delegation, led by Professor Al-Hawaj, University President Professor Mansoor Alaali, Acting Dean of Graduate Studies & Research Professor Mahmoud Abdel-Ati, and Dean of Student Affairs Dr. Faisal Al-Showaikh.
The 9th International Conference of Arab Impact Factor has served as a platform for scholars, thinkers, and researchers from across the Arab world to engage in discussions and share their insights on the evolving landscape of scientific publishing and the role of artificial intelligence in this dynamic field.
