Arab Center holds Dubai meeting on AI opportunities, challenges

DUBAI, Oct 29 (KUNA) -- The Arab Center for Educational Research in the Gulf (GASERC) held a regional meeting in Dubai for officials from member states' education research centers and departments today.
The meeting, titled "Educational Research in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities and Challenges," focused on the impact of AI tools on research methodologies and instruments across educational contexts in the Gulf region.
Dr. Mohammad Al-Sharika, the Center's Director, thanked the UAE Ministry of Education for hosting the meeting, emphasizing that it aims to boost gulf integration.
He explained that discussions analyzed ongoing transformations in educational research and explored opportunities provided by artificial intelligence to enhance research practices while addressing ethical and methodological challenges in Gulf educational systems.
Participants also reviewed emerging Gulf experiences in applying AI tools to educational research and discussed strategies for building national research capacities and strengthening cooperation and integration among member states in this vital field.
Dr. Al-Sharika pointed out that Gulf educational systems face growing challenges due to rapid technological advances, especially the difficulty of adapting traditional systems to the new digital reality and preparing qualified personnel.
He also highlighted the digital skills gap between generations, the need to align curricula with the digital economy, and challenges related to educational data security and privacy protection amid increased use of AI systems.
The Arab Center for Educational Research in the Gulf, headquartered in Kuwait, was established by the second general conference of Gulf Ministers of Education in May 1977 as part of the Arab Bureau of Education. (end) skm.aai