Meta has released a new speech translation model that can translate nearly 100 languages, as the company continues to try to create a universal translator.
The company called the new model SeamlessM4T, which stands for Multilingual, Multimodal Machine Translation, according to a post on Meta’s blog.
Source: Qatar News Agency
Minister of Education, Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Benyan, met with the Canadian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Jean-Philippe Linteau.
During the meeting, they discussed prospects for scientific collaboration between the Kingdom and Canada across various domains including general and higher education, scientific research, and innovation, as well as future cooperation opportunities between the two countries.
The meeting also addressed the available educational opportunities for the Kingdom’s citizens following the addition of Canada as one of the new scholarship destinations within the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Program. This move aligns with the Program’s strategic goal of broadening the spectrum of educational choices available to the Kingdom’s youth, facilitating their access to esteemed global academic institutions.
Moreover, the meeting delved into the modalities of collaboration between Saudi and Canadian universities and the exchange of scientific and research endeavors among educational establishments in both nations. It also encompassed an examination of prospects for educational investment within the Kingdom.
Source: Saudi Press Agency
Syrian children on Sunday participated in an event held at the Belarusian National Health Education Center (Zubronok camp) under the title “Syrian-Belarusian Friendship Evening”.
The children presented a number of national, traditional and heritage shows that express the history and civilization of Syria and the identity of the Syrian national heritage.
During the event which was attended by Syrian Ambassador to Belarus, Muhammad al-Omrani, the visitors expressed their admiration of the shows innovated by the children of Syrian Distinction and Creativity Agency, who are participating in the third camp organized by the Republic of Belarus this year.
The camp, which started on August 10th , is the third of its kind hosted by the Republic of Belarus for Syrian children this year, and it will continue until August 23rd with the participation of 75 children from Distinction and Creativity Agency.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency
Minister of Education, Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Benyan, received the Iraqi Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Safia Taleb Al-Suhail, at the ministry headquarters.
The meeting discussed ways to enhance bilateral relations in the fields of education and science, within the framework of the Saudi-Iraqi Coordination Council.
This aims to enhance development in the two brotherly nations while also advancing mechanisms for cooperation, exchange of expertise, and sharing of experiences between both sides.
During the meeting, topics of mutual interest in the field of higher education were reviewed. This includes supporting partnerships between universities in the two countries and making use of the scholarships provided by the Kingdom to Iraqi students for their studies in Saudi universities.
Source: Saudi Press Agency
A study at the University of Bahrain (UoB), which is the first of its kind in the field of aerodynamics, concluded that the development of certain parts of the wing section of the aircraft contributes to reducing fuel consumption by about 12%, as well as air resistance and increasing air capacity lift, especially in civil and cargo flights.
The study presented by the student in the Mechanical Engineering PhD programme, Ibrahim Kamal Siddiq, was a continuation of his obtaining a PhD in the programme, and was titled: “The Effect of Adding the Roughness Pattern on a Section of the Wing of NACA 4412 Aircraft and Its Effect on Aerodynamic Properties.”
The study aimed to develop certain parts of the wing section of the aircraft with specific heights, to obtain the best aerodynamic properties in the standard flight mode of commercial aviation, and at several speeds and angles of air direction.
The doctoral dissertation examined several digital hypotheses through a programme that simulates real flight conditions, CFD programme Ansys Fluent and the process of verifying these hypotheses was also carried out through a special wind tunnel in the mechanical engineering laboratory at UoB.
The researcher designed 15 digital models, all of which were subjected to about 180 separate tests. He also designed four practical models, which were subjected to about 60 separate tests. In total, the experiments amounted to about 240 experiments.
The study concluded that adding the proposed base in certain parts of the wing section of the aircraft at a specific height improves the aerodynamic properties, and increases the rate of lifting force compared to the resistance force, which reduces the fuel consumed by about 12% while maintaining stable aerodynamic properties, thanks to the perfect interaction of the proposed model with the air currents affecting the wing section.
The thesis recommended the manufacture of a low-cost thin film with the pattern and thickness referred to in the study, and installing it in the wing section of the aircraft to improve the aerodynamic properties, and reduce fuel consumption and quantity, which contributes to reducing the weight of the aircraft at take-off.
Source: Bahrain News Agency
University of Bahrain (UoB) regular students have started sitting their summer term final exams for the academic year (2022-2023)
UoB President Dr. Fuad Mohammed Al Ansari inspected the exam halls at different colleges. Exams are scheduled to run until Monday.
Dr. Al Ansari was reassured about exam conditions, commending the efforts made by colleges, deanships and departments as well as students’ discipline and adherence to regulations.
Grades are scheduled to be handed over on Wednesday for results to be announced afterwards.
Source: Bahrain News Agency
The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (ICESCO) launched its model programme for the integration of educational technologies into the Arabic education system in the Federal Republic of Nigeria, in collaboration with the Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Distinguished Academic Performance.
According to ICESCO, the programme aims to provide its training hub for Arabic language excellence in Nigeria with the latest technological resources.
At the launch ceremony, held on Tuesday, August 15, at the Nigeria Arabic Language Village University Centre, Ngala, Borno State, ICESCO and Al Maktoum Foundation provided the training hub with computer and communications technology equipment to develop national Arabic education programmes, modernise Arabic language teaching materials, and train Arabic language teachers in Nigeria.
In his address at the ceremony, Dr. Bakar Boukarbih, representative of the Nigerian Ministry of Federal Education, praised the considerable support provided by ICESCO and the Foundation to Arabic education in Nigeria through the programmes of the aforementioned training centre.
Dr. Ibrahim Muhammad, Executive Director of Nigeria Arabic Language Village, Ngala, expressed his gratitude to ICESCO and the Foundation for their innovative initiative in providing these facilities for the integration of educational technologies into the Arabic education system.
Dr. Omar Yunus, representative of ICESCO’s National Commission, outlined the Organisation’s efforts to support Arabic language teaching in non-Arabic-speaking countries, notably through the presentation of ICESCO’s poles of excellence, its university chairs and the “Mishkat” programme.
Source: Bahrain News Agency
Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q), one of the partner universities of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF), celebrated the sixth cohort of graduates of the International Executive Master’s in Emergency and Disaster Management (IEDM) degree program, in the presence of HE Minister of Education and Higher Education Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi.
The IEDM program is offered by Georgetown University’s School of Continuing Studies (SCS) in Washington, DC, in collaboration with GU-Q’s Office of Executive and Professional Education.
The sixth cohort of graduates, comprising professionals from healthcare, law enforcement, and social services, have acquired essential skills and expertise in disaster preparedness and response through five intensive residencies in five countries, and immersive experiences and interactions with leading experts.
As part of the event, a student exhibit featuring capstone projects highlighted original research on key issues in global incident management, underscoring the essential role of emergency response education in ensuring community safety during disasters.
Marking the occasion, faculty director for the IEDM program in DC Dr. Tim Frazier said: “Georgetown is indeed fortunate to have such intelligent and capable students in its program, and I know each of you will be amazing representatives of our great university as you move through life.” In his remarks, the dean of GU-Q, Dr. Safwan Masri, said: “Your Masters degree in Emergency and Disaster Management opens a new stage in your professional careers. The significance of this unparalleled qualification cannot be overstated. It stands for your capacity to protect and prevent, to help and save – when disaster strikes.” During the ceremony, a number of projects on contextualizing disaster management for district and township staff and another on emergency managers and their perceptions of climate change and the global environment were presented.
Earning special recognition for their research, Hannah Ludes, a former team leader with AmeriCorps NCCC: FEMA Corps, won the Outstanding Capstone Impact Award for her work exploring Covid-19-related burnout in US nurses.
Emma Reynolds won the Outstanding Capstone Thesis Award for her exploration of the complex task of developing a capacity index for host states dealing with a refugee crisis impacted by climate change.
IEDM Alumnus Faruk Azad, Assistant Executive Director of Business Development at Hamad Medical Corporation, was honored with the Alumni and Ambassador Extraordinaire Award for his contributions to the program.
Source: Qatar News Agency
King Saud University has sent 157 academically distinguished male and female students at the master’s and PhD levels to study at the world’s top 50 universities according to the “Shanghai” Ranking through the New World Program (NWP). Yazid bin Abdulmalik Al Sheikh, the Vice President for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research and Chairman of the Standing Committee for NWP at KSU, expressed immense pride in this group’s ability to study at these prestigious universities. He emphasized KSU’s unwavering support for these students, with the aim of motivating them in their scientific careers. It is worth noting that NWP is one of KSU’s outstanding projects, which focuses on encouraging KSU’s lecturers to pursue their graduate studies at the most esteemed global universities, as determined by the Shanghai Ranking.
Source: Saudi Press Agency
University of Bahrain (UOB) will hold the third edition of the Islamic Sustainable Business and Finance Conference on September 24-25.
The conference held virtually, will bring together academic researchers, educators, doctoral students, and practitioners from various international institutions to discuss how Islamic Business and Finance contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Dr. Fuad Mohammed Al Ansari, UOB president, emphasised the significance of Islamic finance as an effective tool that contributes to driving economic, social and environmental sustainability and funding development programmes.
He also highlighted the crucial role of entrepreneurs and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in driving economic growth through innovation and creativity to maintain competitive edge.
Dr. Al Ansari said that the university’s efforts in providing platforms for discussions on the advantages, contributions, practices, financial, ethical, and social guidelines of Islamic economics and finance; is aligned with the leading position Bahrain holds in Islamic finance.
Participants in the conference will present and discuss the latest innovations, trends, concerns, challenges and solutions in this field, which can play a crucial role in supporting the implementation of sustainable development goals.
It will include sessions to showcase recent developments and applications in the field of Islamic business and finance. Research papers will discuss several topics including Islamic business and globalization; the legal and regulatory framework governing Islamic finance; Islamic finance and social responsibility; using AI applications in Islamic banking; Shari’a governance and Islamic finance; green Islamic finance; financial engineering and risk management in Islamic banking; the jurisprudence of Islamic financial transactions, Islamic financial technology, entrepreneurship and small enterprises, Islamic finance and sustainable development, accounting standards and practices related to the Islamic financial industry and Islamic endowment funds.
The Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research said that the deadline for the submission of preliminary research papers will be on August 30, noted that those wishing to participate will receive acceptance notifications on 10 September.
The deadline for submission of final research papers will be on September 20, via https://icsibf.uob.edu.bh.
The Islamic Banking Department at the College of Business Administration offers undergraduate and master’s programs in Islamic banking and finance, as well as a PHD program in business analysis with a specialization in Islamic banking. The department aims to equip students with knowledge in Islamic banking, Islamic financial transactions, banking law, and prepare them to work in the Islamic financial services sector, with a diverse group of specialised professors in Islamic banking sciences, as well as experts in the field of Islamic finance.
Source: Bahrain News Agency