The event highlighted promising investment opportunities in the Arab world’s digital economy within the broader context of global digital transformation toward a more sustainable and secure future. It served as a platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and the development of strategic regional partnerships.

Dr. Sharaf chaired the opening session, “Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity: Pillars of Digital Transformation,” which explored the crucial role of cybersecurity in safeguarding digital infrastructure, showcased AI applications across sectors, and identified emerging investment opportunities in these two vital fields. The session was recognized as one of the forum’s cornerstone discussions, given its focus on building investor confidence in the region’s digital ecosystem.

In his remarks, Dr. Sharaf stressed that investment in artificial intelligence is no longer optional but a strategic necessity to ensure the quality of education and research, strengthen trust in digital environments, and drive a more competitive economic future.

This participation underscores An-Najah’s role as a pioneering institution in embedding AI across its academic and research strategies and highlights its active contribution to shaping the regional dialogue on the future of digital transformation.

Other sessions at the forum addressed critical themes such as fostering innovation and entrepreneurship through investment funds, the role of fintech in economic growth and financial inclusion, and advancing digital education and talent development through training and outsourcing programs.

Through its participation, An-Najah once again affirmed its position as a forward-looking academic institution that harnesses artificial intelligence in teaching and research while actively shaping the regional conversation on the future of the digital economy and knowledge-based development.