The Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning at American University of Sharjah introduced the AI Hub in April 2024. This platform operates with three main goals: First, to enhance education excellence by incorporating AI-driven methods and tools that personalize and improve the quality of learning experiences. Second, to foster a spirit of innovation by serving as a catalyst for collaboration among educators, students, and researchers, thereby broadening the possibilities of teaching and learning. Third, to build a community centered around the AI Hub, which comprises a network of forward-looking individuals passionate about exploring AI’s potential. This community encourages learning and growth through discussion forums, workshops, and collaborative projects.

AI Week, an integral part of the AI Hub, focuses on the transformative power of AI in education through keynote speeches, panel discussions, and workshops. Panel members explore the challenges of generative AI in higher education and strategies for effectively integrating AI into academic settings. Workshops offer  participants opportunities to explore AI applications, ranging from generative AI tools for researchers to interactive sessions with AI professors, equipping them with practical skills and deep insights into AI’s transformative potential in education.

A highlight of AI Week is the AI Exhibition, showcasing cutting-edge technologies and solutions from leading organizations such as Casio, Urbi, Al Hathboor Bikal.ai, +twe, Saal.ai, Klickdata, and almalearning.ai. These exhibits not only represent the latest advancements in AI technology but also facilitate interactions with industry experts, deepening participants’ understanding of AI applications in the educational sector. Through the AI Hub, the American University of Sharjah is pioneering a new educational paradigm that adapts to the rapidly changing technological landscape while stimulating and cultivating students’ innovation capabilities and critical thinking skills.