AI Innovations Highlighted at SRTI Park Event

AI Innovations Showcased at SRTI Park Event

SHARJAH, UAE—Tech experts and in-house companies gathered at the Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI Park) to showcase cutting-edge AI innovations during a recent Business Breakfast event. Under the slogan ‘Born in Sharjah, Built for the World,’ the event highlighted advancements in AI and quantum computing, demonstrating the region's commitment to technological progress.

The event featured presentations from leading companies such as Al Hathboor Bikal, Nvidia, HP, and Qamia. Speakers discussed the significance of AI deployment and development, emphasizing the role of the AI Factory—a structured system designed to optimize AI operations through machine learning algorithms. SRTI Park CEO Hussain Al Mahmoudi underscored the UAE's AI ambitions, stressing the need for increased investment to foster innovation and connect companies with investors.

Insights from Industry Leaders

Panel discussions included insights from Ahmed Mustafa of NVIDIA, Mujahid Khaled from Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Dr. Raouf Dridi of Qamia, and Raj Sandhu from Al Hathboor Bikal AHB. The speakers highlighted the essential elements of building an AI factory, including people, technology, and economy. They emphasized the importance of partnerships with data scientists, product managers, and CXOs to drive AI development.

The technology stack for AI factories was explored in detail, encompassing data centers, intelligent compute stacks, orchestration platforms, and machine learning operations. These components are crucial for creating scalable AI solutions that can address complex challenges across various industries.

Encouraging Startup Expansion

Startups were encouraged to leverage AI technologies to expand beyond local markets. Raj Sandhu, CEO of Al Hathboor Bikal, presented Dialog XR, an LLM-based chatbot developed at SRTI Park. Sandhu explained how this conversational platform improves organizational performance by integrating domain-specific knowledge. The discussion also covered how AI factories could drive regional innovation, focusing on data centers, high-performance computing (HPC), and accelerated compute technologies.

SRTI Park’s proximity to universities facilitates collaboration, offering HPC as a service and rentable GPUs. This ecosystem supports startups in healthcare, sustainability, advanced manufacturing, mobility, and transport, aligning with the UAE’s strategic goals.

SRTI Park’s Growing Ecosystem

SRTI Park officials introduced the park’s infrastructure, including the Sharjah Open Innovation Lab (SoilLab). Described as one of the fastest-growing technology parks in the Middle East, SRTI Park is shaping the future of research and technology by promoting R&D and supporting enterprise activity through collaboration between industry, government, and academia. The park provides a sustainable environment with robust infrastructure and services, fostering innovation and economic growth.

The event concluded with tours of SRTI Park’s facilities, showcasing the park’s commitment to advancing AI and technology. Participants gained valuable insights into the park’s offerings and its role in driving the region’s technological ambitions.