Umm Al Quwain University, represented by students from the College of Mass Communication, organized a panel discussion titled “Truth in Times of Crisis: From Rumours to Intelligent Response” as part of the students’ graduation project, under the slogan “Facts Are Our Mission… Trust Is Our Goal.” The session brought together a distinguished group of specialists in cybersecurity, media, and artificial intelligence.
The participants included H.E. Dr. Mohammed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity for the UAE Government and Director General of the National Data Centre; H.E. Brigadier Staff Dr. Abdullah bin Salman Al Nuaimi, Deputy Director of the Operations Department at Ras Al Khaimah Police General Headquarters; Dr. Engineer Saeed Rashid Al Shehhi; researcher Eissa Al Mannai, a specialist in artificial intelligence and intelligent agent systems; and media professional Mohammed Al Ahmad.
The discussion explored the role of smart technologies and corporate communication in monitoring and combating rumours and misinformation during crises, as well as the importance of rapid media response and strengthening public trust in official sources.
Dr. Hany Abdulrahman Bakr, Vice Chancellor of the University, emphasized the University’s commitment to connecting graduation projects with societal issues and technological developments, while empowering students to present innovative solutions that serve the community.
Dr. Haitham Abdulrahman Al Samarrai, Dean of the College of Mass Communication, also highlighted the importance of employing artificial intelligence to develop students’ skills and enhance their media awareness in addressing contemporary challenges.
The session was attended by a number of officials, representatives of government entities, specialists, and University students. It concluded with the honoring of the participants in recognition of their contributions to enriching the discussion and exchanging expertise.
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