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Themed “Sustainability through Emerging Technologies”! This event will feature inspiring talks from distinguished speakers including Mr. Jameel Shakeel, Corporate Communications & CSR Manager at Sohar Aluminum, who will deliver the keynote on AI for Sustainable IT Practices. Breakout sessions will include Mr. Ibrahim Ahmed Alshezawi, Senior Staff, Nursing Department, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, discussing AI Ethics in Academics and Healthcare, and Dr. Wasin Al Kishri, Deputy Director of the AOU Academy for Training, Arab Open University, Muscat, presenting on Green IT with IoT Innovations. The day will also feature a dynamic panel discussion with Dr. Mohamed Abdul Karim Sadiq joining the lineup. Join us as we explore how AI, IoT, and Blockchain can drive sustainable IT solutions!

 


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  • Sohar Hall
  • UTAS
  • Suhar, Oman
  • Oman 311
  • Building: B
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  • Starts 07 May 2025 08:00 PM UTC
  • Ends 10 May 2025 08:00 PM UTC
  • No Admission Charge

  Speakers

Jameel of Sohar Aluminium

Topic:

AI for Sustainable IT Practices

Biography:

Mr. Jameel Shakeel is the Manager of Corporate Communications & Social Responsibility at Sohar Aluminium, a 390,000 tonnes per annum aluminium Smelter, Power Plant, and Port located in Sohar—the industrial hub of the Sultanate of Oman.

 

With over 2 decades of corporate experience, including more than 18 years in leadership roles across IT, projects, communications, CSR, and ESG, Jameel brings a unique blend of technical expertise and strategic insight. He holds an MBA in Total Quality Management from the University of Leicester and is currently enrolled in the National CEO Programme at the Royal Academy of Management.

 

As Secretary of Sohar Aluminium’s ESG Committee, he played a pivotal role in developing the company’s ESG Strategy and was instrumental in securing the Performance Standard Certification from the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI)—a key milestone in responsible aluminium production.

 

Widely recognised for his strong interpersonal skills, impactful public speaking, and results-oriented leadership, Jameel continues to be a driving force in advancing sustainability and stakeholder engagement within the aluminium industry.

Address:Sohar Aluminum, , Suhar, Oman, Oman

Ibrahim of Sultan Qaboos University

Topic:

AI Ethics in Academics and HealthCare

Biography:

Senior Staff Nurse at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital. 

Holds a Bachelor's in Nursing from Sultan Qaboos University and a Master's in Advanced Nursing and Medical Technology from Central South University, China, with interest in medical research and AI in healthcare.

Address:Sultan Qaboos University, , Muscat, Oman, Oman


Wasin of Arab Open University

Topic:

Green IT with IoT Innovations

Biography:

Dr. Wasin Alkishri is an Assistant Professor and researcher in computer vision, image processing, and the Internet of Things (IoT) at the Arab Open University (Oman). She holds a PhD in Computing (Deep Learning) from Universiti Selangor (UNISEL) and serves as the Deputy Director of the AOU Academy for Training. Dr. Alkishri actively contributes to international and local conferences as a speaker and is dedicated to advancing AI, computer vision, and IoT through research and academic leadership.

Address:Arab Open University, , Muscat, Oman, Oman




Agenda

  • Entry opens 8:30 AM

  • Opening Ceremony (9:00 AM - 09:15 AM)

  • Quran recitation

  • Welcome speech

Dr. Yasmin Al Shehhi

HoD, College of Computing and Information Systems

UTAS, Suhar

 

Welcome speech and inauguration

Mr. Jameel Shakeel,

Corporate Communications & Social Responsibility Manager, 

Sohar Aluminum, Sohar

 

  • Keynote Address 1 (09:15 AM - 10:00 AM)

Topic: AI for Sustainable IT Practices

Mr. Jameel Shakeel,

Corporate Communications & Social Responsibility Manager, 

Sohar Aluminum, Sohar

  • Breakout Sessions (10:00 AM - 11:30 AM)

    • Session 1: AI Ethics in Academics and HealthCare (10 AM – 10.45 AM)

Mr. Ibrahim Ahmed Alshezawi 

Senior Staff, Nursing Department,

Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat

    • Session 2: Green IT with IoT Innovations (10.45 AM – 11.30 AM)

Dr.Wasin Al kishri

Deputy Director of the AOU Academy for Training, Arab Open University, Muscat

 

  • Panel Discussion (11:30 AM - 12:30 PM)

Topic: The Role of Emerging Technologies in Shaping a Sustainable Future

  • Panel Members:

·       Dr.Wasin Al kishri

·       Dr. Mohamed Abdul Karim Sadiq

·       Mr. Ibrahim Ahmed Alshezawi 

Vote of Thanks

Dr. Mohamed Abdu Jarim Sadiq

Assistant Professor – College of Computing Information Systems

IEEE Branch Councilor

UTAS, Suhar

 

Refreshment (12:30 PM - 1:30 PM)