Sana’a University Rector Honors Committees, Participants, and Sponsors of 1st International Conference on Emerging Technologies ‎for Dependable Internet of Things (ICETI 2024)

Sana’a, 25/05/1446 Hijri, corresponding to 27/11/2024

Sana’a University concluded its three-day poster, research, and graduation project exhibition today. The exhibition, focusing on technology, e-wallets, and cloud computing, was organized by the Faculty of Computer and Information Technology alongside the 1st International Conference on Emerging Technologies ‎for Dependable Internet of Things (ICETI 2024)
The exhibition featured participation from various technology and finance companies that sponsored the conference. The conference itself drew 331 participants, researchers, and academics from Yemen and 28 other Arab and foreign countries. Participants discussed 81 research papers and practical studies centered around six key areas: Internet of Things (IoT) technologies and applications; cybersecurity, privacy, and blockchain technology; artificial intelligence; emerging technologies, innovation, and entrepreneurship and their applications; next-generation communication and network technologies; and embedded systems and hardware design.

The exhibition included a scientific symposium on cloud computing and student competitions. It also showcased posters, research papers, and projects by faculty members and graduate students. This provided a platform to present outstanding research and innovative solutions with practical applications. In addition, students learned about innovative financial technologies and e-wallets from several participating Yemeni banks.

At the closing ceremony, Sana’a University Rector, Prof. Al-Kasem Mohammed Abass, praised the efforts of all scientific, preparatory, and organizing committees involved in organizing the conference and the accompanying exhibition. He also acknowledged the contributions of participating academics, researchers, technology specialists, and sponsoring companies.

Prof. Abass emphasized the unprecedented nature of this scientific event, organized by the Faculty of Computer Science in coordination with international universities like Offenburg University of Applied Sciences (Germany) and regional institutions like Al-Nahrain University (Iraq). He highlighted the broad local and global participation of more than 331 researchers and academics from Yemen and 28 other countries, as well as the focus on scientific and technological advancements, which contribute to developing the capacities of Yemeni academics and researchers. He affirmed that scientific research is essential for solving domestic and international technical problems, noting Yemen’s potential thanks to its wealth of talent and innovators in various technical, technological, and medical fields.

Dr. Ahmed Shalabi, Dean of the Faculty of Computer and Information Technology, commended the Rector’s unwavering support for scientific research and the Faculty’s needs by providing state-of-the-art equipment and laboratories that keep pace with global advancements. He emphasized that these resources will enhance the educational process and foster the development of Yemeni talents required for the country’s progress.

He also praised the efforts of the conference and exhibition committees, participants, and sponsoring companies, all of whom played a significant role in the event’s success. He highlighted the valuable outcomes and recommendations that will benefit Yemen’s technological advancement.

The closing ceremony featured an awards presentation for student winners of the “Web and Mobile Application Development, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Cybersecurity, and Software Problem Solving” competition held alongside the conference.

The event concluded with honoring sponsors and collaborators, including Dr. Omar Ahmed Daer, Deputy Minister of Information and Dean of the Faculty of Media; Yemen TV, represented by Mr. Mohammed Abu Taleb, Chairperson of the Channel; Yemen Mobile, TeleYemen, Yemen Kuwait Bank, and Al-Qassimi Bank. The heads of committees, researchers, and winners of the speed programming competition, which included 400 students from Sana’a University and other Yemeni universities, were also recognized.