Welcome Note
PROF. MOHAMMAD ZAKARI
President of the AOU in the Arab World
AI+X Steering Committee Chair
It’s with great pride and pleasure that we welcome you to the AI Horizons 2025 summit, at the Arab Open University. This landmark summit reflects our deep commitment to excellence, innovation, and social impact. We are proud to bring together leading thinkers, researchers, industry pioneers, and policymakers from across the globe to explore the transformative power of artificial intelligence in building a smarter and more sustainable future. At the Arab Open University, we are honoured by your presence and look forward to shaping the future together at AI Horizons 2025.
PROF. OMAR ALJARRAH
VP for Planning and Development & CIO
AI+X Steering Committee Member
AI Horizons 2025, organized by the Arab Open University – Kuwait, is more than a date on the calendar; it’s a call for leaders in digital transformation to explore AI’s impact across their industries. In today’s rapidly shifting landscape, artificial intelligence is no longer a distant vision; it is driving innovation across industries. This event is avenue where minds meet, ideas spark, and goals foster collaboration and development of sustainable, intelligent solutions for today’s challenges. We do not just keep pace with change; we are among those who make it.
DR. KHAWLA ALHASSAN
AI+X Organising Committee Chair
General Programs Director
Deanship of Computer Studies
Now more than ever, Al is shaping our lives and future with a rapid digital transformation.
The expectations placed on us, academia, government, and industry are growing rapidly.
The pace of innovation remains steady, bringing new opportunities and challenges. I'm
excited to personally invite you to the Al Horizons: Al+X Summit at the Arab Open
University, a premier event exploring the future of Al across disciplines.
Expand your network and gain a clear vision of how Al can empower organizational
and community endeavors.
JOIN US TO SHAPE THE FUTURE WITH AI.
