Research and Expertise Exchange in Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence

Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Beirut Arab University Professor Yehya El-Temsah signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding with the President of the Global Academy for Digital Health Professor Mohammad Oudah. The agreement focuses on the fields of digital health and artificial intelligence, aiming to advance education and scientific research while fostering regional and international knowledge exchange.

The MoU encompasses collaboration in digital health and healthcare applications of artificial intelligence, alongside organizing specialized workshops, seminars, and conferences. It also involves developing continuous professional education programs for healthcare sector personnel, preparing educational modules on clinical practice safety, AI governance, and ethics, as well as conducting joint research, supervising graduate projects, and facilitating the exchange of expertise between faculty members and students.

Additionally, the agreement includes provisions to encourage joint scientific research and projects, with a strong focus on AI governance and ethical usage. This aims to promote responsible technology integration and contribute to innovative solutions addressing the needs of the healthcare sector.

This agreement aligns with Beirut Arab University’s strategic direction to expand its network of academic and institutional partners, strengthen its role in supporting scientific research and innovation, and bridge academic knowledge with practical application. It creates new opportunities for training, development, and expertise exchange while equipping competent professionals to keep pace with digital transformations in the healthcare sector.