The American University of Bahrain (AUBH) recently hosted the fourth edition of its Annual Research Day, themed 'TechNext 2025: Innovations in Emerging Technologies and Applications.' The event gathered prominent researchers, industry experts, and students from universities across the Kingdom to explore how technological advancements are reshaping industries, societies, and the future.
The day featured a series of engaging scientific sessions focused on key areas of innovation. During a keynote session on 'Innovative Solutions for Energy and Environmental Challenges,' Dr. Abdulla Al-Abbasi, Director of the Energy and Environment Program at Derasat’s Studies and Research Directorate, shared insights into the latest developments in sustainable energy and environmental solutions. AUBH faculty members also presented papers on various topics, including 'Collaborative Learning Tools for Enhanced Student Engagement in Virtual Contexts' and 'High-Performance Computing and Machine Learning for Advanced Simulation,' among others.
The event also featured a ‘Finance and Technology’ Panel Discussion, moderated by Mr Yusuf Salman Al-Slaise a Postgraduate student from AUBH. The panel brought together distinguished experts, including Dr. Hamad Alsayed from Tawazn Digital Investment, Mrs Muneera AlFadhel from Bede Bahrain, Mrs. Nadia AlQassab, from BIBF, and Mr. Karim Hasan from from The BENEFIT Company.
The event not only included insightful discussions but also featured an interactive Virtual Reality (VR) Experience Workshop and poster sessions, allowing participants to showcase their research findings and innovative ideas, promoting a dynamic exchange of knowledge and perspectives. The event wrapped up with an awards ceremony, celebrating exceptional research contributions and recognizing the most distinguished participants.
The event not only included insightful discussions but also featured an interactive Virtual Reality (VR) Experience Workshop and poster sessions, allowing participants to showcase their research findings and innovative ideas, promoting a dynamic exchange of knowledge and perspectives. The event wrapped up with an awards ceremony, celebrating exceptional research contributions and recognizing the most distinguished participants.
Commenting on the success of the event, Prof. Hanan Naser, Associate Provost at AUBH, emphasized that hosting the fourth edition of the ‘Research Day’ reflects the university’s strong commitment to fostering research, innovation, and meaningful dialogue on the latest technological advancements, and stated, “Our role as academics and researchers is to ensure that innovation is inclusive, sustainable, and aligned with human values. The future of technology is not just about what we can create, but how we use it to enhance lives, build resilient societies, and foster economic growth”.
