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The event provided a valuable platform for engaging with global researchers, industry leaders, and
technology innovators working in unmanned systems and simulation technologies. Discussions and
demonstrations highlighted emerging trends in autonomous platforms, AI-enabled decision systems,
and advanced robotics applications, reinforcing the importance of collaboration between academia and
industry in accelerating innovation.

The participation was supported by a dedicated team from the College of Engineering and RIAET, including
Prof. Mohammad AlKhedher, Dr. Jawad Yousaf, Dr. Taimur Hassan, Eng. Hadeel Salman, Eng. Sarah
Alhasan, Eng. Maha Yaghi, Eng. Abdalla Gad, Eng. Leen Babaa, and Eng. Hasan Hamdan, whose efforts
contributed to presenting the university’s growing capabilities in applied AI and autonomous systems
research.

The initiative was made possible through the continued support of Abu Dhabi University’s leadership, including
Professor Ghassan Aouad, Dr. Hamad Odhabi, Professor Barry O’Mahony, Dr. Hamdi Mustafa Sheibani,
Professor Montasir Qasymeh, and Mr. Bassam Mura, whose commitment to research and innovation continues
to strengthen the university’s presence on global technology platforms.
Innovation and Discovery Through participation in UMEX & SimTEX 2026, RIAET continues to advance research excellence,

Advancing Applied AI and Autonomous strengthen industry engagement, and support student innovation in emerging technologies shaping the
future of intelligent and autonomous systems.

Systems: RIAET at UMEX & SimTEX 2026

The Research Institute for AI and Emerging Technology (RIAET) at Abu Dhabi University, in collaboration
with the College of Engineering, participated in UMEX & SimTEX 2026, held at the ADNEC Centre Abu
Dhabi. Recognized as the Middle East’s premier event for drones, robotics, simulation, and unmanned
systems, the exhibition highlights the latest technological advancements while fostering innovation,
collaboration, and industry growth. The 2026 edition was held under the patronage of His Highness
Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi.

Abu Dhabi University’s participation showcased the strength of its student-led projects and applied
research initiatives, demonstrating how interdisciplinary engineering and artificial intelligence research
can translate into practical, real-world autonomous and intelligent systems. These projects reflect the
university’s commitment to developing technologies aligned with national priorities and the rapidly evolving
landscape of advanced systems and robotics.

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