The University of Technology and Applied Sciences- Al Mussanah (UTAS-A), represented by the Department of Information Technology, organized the AI Apex Challenge on March 7, 2024, under the patronage of H.E Sheikh Ammar bin Salim bin Mohammed Al-Saadi, member of Majlis A'shura, representative of Wilayat Al Mussanah. The event highlighted the National Strategy for Education 2040, fostering academic excellence and technological innovation. Dr. Nihad Abdullah Al-Zadjali, Deputy of the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, delivered the welcoming speech for the event, which witnessed the participation of 15 private and governmental universities and colleges.

Through the AI Apex Challenge, UTAS-A strives to be a dynamic convergence point for students and researchers across various disciplines. The AI Apex Challenge brought together the brightest minds in artificial intelligence. Students and professionals from various disciplines showcased their skills, solving real-world problems using AI technology. It also provided an excellent opportunity for networking and the exchange of experience and cutting-edge solutions in this field.

The AI Apex Challenge created a dynamic environment where individuals could explore valuable insights and express their innovative ideas by focusing on themes related to Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, and Virtual Reality. The AI Apex Challenge also included competitions such as “AI Masterminds” and “AI Innovative Project Exhibits” to encourage innovation, enhance learning, and build community and corporate social responsibilities.

It is worth mentioning that the AI Apex Challenge aimed to encourage creativity and pioneer the future of AI and research. Such events form an essential resource for graduate and postgraduate students, decision-makers, and researchers in the public and private sectors looking for research-based methods for modelling uncertain and unpredictable real-world problems, focusing on various methods, systems and practical examples.