With the Participation of the Minister of Education, Shahid Foundation Hosts a Key Panel Discussion (2024-08-02)

On Friday, August 2, 2024, with the presence of the esteemed “Dr. Alan Hama Saeed,” Minister of Education of the Kurdistan Regional Government, alongside “Dr. Muslih Mustafa,” senior officials, members of Shahid Foundation Board, and a distinguished group of academics, educators, students, and guests, Shahid Foundation organized a panel discussion titled "The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Various Community Sectors." The panel was held on the second day of the International Education and Higher Education Exhibition. Participants were “Dr. Pola Abdulhamid,” an expert in artificial intelligence, “Mr. Hawkar Jabbar,” an IT specialist and board member of Shahid Foundation, and “Ms. Hivi Ahmed,” another AI expert. The discussion shed light on the significance of artificial intelligence in today’s world and explored strategies for leveraging its potential. One of the key points emphasized was that AI is no longer a futuristic concept but a present-day reality. Panelists discussed the importance of structured planning to use AI's benefits effectively. During the Q&A segment, the Minister of Education, Dr. Alan Hama Saeed, actively participated, highlighting the need to foster individual awareness and community readiness to maximize AI's advantages. He stressed the critical role of education in preparing the next generation to integrate and adapt to technological advancements. The event was marked by warm interactions and engagement, showing the enthusiasm and curiosity of attendees about the topic.