A number of researchers discussed a range of research applications in the field of urban planning and geospatial sciences during a seminar organized by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Keynote Speakers Discuss Geographic Innovations

Dr. Walid Bin Ali – from the German University of Technology in Oman – presented on future trends in geospatial innovations.

Maggie Mahmoud and Dr. Adel Bulbul from the leading geographic information systems company Isri discussed how smart cities can use advanced analysis techniques. Professor Michael from the National Center for Space Technology and Science at UAEU presented on the marketing of large data to support scientific studies. Dr. Marwan Al Mubarak and Dr. Abdul Qader Abu Al Qasem from UAEU discussed intelligent urbanization and studies of Mars undertaken at UAEU.

Live Lab Experiences in Geospatial Sciences and Space

In cooperation with 6 leading actors in the field of geography and urban planning, various live applications in the areas of Geospatial Science and Space were presented by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) These partners included the Training Center Smart Solutions from the German University of Technology in Oman, Isri Company, Geographic Information Systems Home, Global Technology Company, Inc. and 2GIS maps shop and a mobile application platform.

Students’ Innovative Geospatial Research Exhibition

40 research projects were exhibited in the Innovative Geospatial Research Exhibition designed for students to showcase and present their related research posters.