Time

      Event

13:45-14:00

 Registration

14:00-16:00

Workshop by Dr. Fatama Al-Raisi and Prof. Yogesh K. Dwivedi

The Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Academia and Research

Topics:

· Ghostwriters in the Machine: Can Academia Survive the Rise of Generative AI?

· AI for research

· GenAI tools for literature review

· GenAI tools for visualization

· AI tools in the research pipeline: from brainstorming to dissemination

· Content originality and authenticity in the GenAI era

· GenAI: Researcher Challenges

Time

      Event

7:30-8:15

Registration

8:15-8:30

Session Opening

8:30-8:45

Speaker: Dr. Faisal Al Anezi, Vice President for Academic Affairs

Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU) - Research Sustainability: Sharing Experience of Saudia Arabia

8:45-9:00

Speaker: Sufyan Al Mamari, Senior Engineering Asset Management, PORT of Sohar: Research Sustainability: Perspective of Industry

9:00-09:45

Discussion

• Industry Sector Representative:
  • Dr. Yousuf Salim AlHinai, , General Manager ICT & Digital Solutions (B2B) -  Omantel 
  •  Investment Authority
• Moderator: Dr. Adil AL-Busaidi - Director of Innovation and Technology Transfer Center at Sultan Qaboos University

09:45-10:15

Break

Time

Event

10:15 - 10:30

Speaker: Prof. Yogesh K Dwivedi, “Measuring Research Impact.”

Senior Research Scholar at the Interdisciplinary Research Center for Finance and Digital Economy (IRC-FDE) at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM)

10:30 -10:45

Speaker: Dr. Saeed Hashim Almeer, Director of Research, Qatar University

The Impact of Qatar University's Scholarly Output (2020–2024):

Quantitative and Qualitative Indicators in Support of Sustainable Development

10:45 -11:45

Discussion

Industry Sector Representatives:

• Dr. Aref- NEOM Projects
• Dr. Ammar bin Mohammed Al-Ujayli - OQ

• Moderator: Dr. Ali Al-Maktoumi Director of Water Research Center at Sultan Qaboos University

11:45-12:00

       Break

Time

Event

12:05 - 13:00

Panel Discussion organized by Academic Network for Development Dialogue (ANDD)

• Dr. Khalaf AL-Abri - Introduction

• Prof. Naouel Abdellatif Mami, Vice Rector of External Relations and Cooperation at Sétif 2 University
• Dr Evren Tok, Chair of ANDD
• Prof Mohammad Alobaidh, Director of scientific societies, King Saud University
• Dr. Huda Al-Blushi – ADPSR – college of Arat

Discussion

Moderator: Dr. Elham Kateeb, Al-Quds University.

13:00-14:00

Lunch

Time

      Event

14:00-14:15

Registration

14:15-16:15

Workshop by Dr. Sukaina Al Nasrawi and Dr Evren Tok

Paper series perfection session: Writing a policy paper: good practices, lessons learned, and hands on

Workshop Overview: Advocating for Change through Policy Papers

This training session is designed to provide participants with practical tools and techniques to create impactful policy papers. It focuses on how to clearly communicate policy issues and advocate for change through well-structured and persuasive documents.

Key Highlights:

• Understand the role of policy papers in influencing decisions and promoting change
• Learn how to structure effective policy documents (executive summary, problem statement, options, and recommendations)
• Explore good practices in concise, evidence-based writing
• Gain tips for tailoring messages to specific audiences
• Engage in interactive discussions and real-life examples
• Acquiring practical tools to develop compelling, action-oriented policy papers