Artificial Intelligence Research Center
About the center
The Artificial Intelligence Research Center focuses on advanced AI and machine learning research, with applications in economics, business, and society. The center’s research activities focus not only on technical applications of AI, but also interdisciplinary projects linking AI with economics and management, in line with Plekhanov University in Dubai’s goals and academic focus. The center’s activities directly aid in the UAE’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031 goal of making the UAE a global leader in AI adoption and innovation.
Vision
The AI Research Center at Plekhanov University in Dubai aims to be a premier hub for artificial intelligence research and innovation in the GCC, with a focus on AI applications in economics, finance, and management. The center will drive economic transformation by developing AI solutions for high-impact sectors in UAE like healthcare, finance, energy, and logistics, while promoting responsible AI practices, ethical frameworks, and policy leadership. It also aspires to cultivate Emirati talent, preparing the next generation of AI professionals to lead national and global AI initiatives.
Objectives
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Initiate and sustain a portfolio of research projects in specific AI domains, publishing research in top-tier AI venues and developing prototype systems that address real problems.
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Leverage Plekhanov Russian University of Economics’ background in Economics and pursuing interdisciplinary research at the nexus of AI, Economics, and Business.
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Establish AI-centric educational offering(s) by the end of 2026 and host annual AI training workshops in order to ensure knowledge transfer and answer to the growing demand for AI and coding proficiency in UAE’s workforce.
Areas of Interest
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Artificial Intelligence
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Machine Learning
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AI applications for Economics and Finance
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Responsible AI
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Interdisciplinary AI Applications
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Natural Language Processing (NLP) for Multilingual Contexts
About the Director
Dr. Ahmed Hamed
Director of the Artificial Intelligence Research Center at Plekhanov University in DubaiDoctor of Philosophy in Artificial Intelligence and Big Data
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Specialized in ROS, mechatronics & AI algorithm development
Professor at Plekhanov University in Dubai
Dr. Ahmed Hamed is a professor at Plekhanov University in Dubai holding a PhD in the field of AI and Big Data. With over ten years of industry experience in data mining and data science, Ahmed has participated in various research projects between Egypt and the UAE, developing and applying innovative machine learning algorithms and techniques. He has also designed an autonomous robot for urban waste management. Dr. Ahmed has published his work in prestigious journals and conferences, and received multiple awards for academic excellence.