Media & Press
News coverage, interviews, podcasts, and media appearances
Al-Raqami Podcast — Is Learning Tied to a Specific Stage of Life?
بودكاست الرقمي
A conversation with journalist Mohammed Bin Nassila exploring: Is learning tied to a specific stage of life? What makes some employees stand out in the workplace? And how do you make yourself hard to replace and highly valuable?
April 2, 2026
During Judging Tech Projects at the Hajj Conference & Exhibition
مؤتمر ومعرض الحج — جامعة جدة
Honoured to receive H.E. Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, Minister of Hajj, during the judging of tech projects at the Hajj Conference & Exhibition. The Minister commended the quality of the evaluation methodology.
November 11, 2025
Institutional Governance Workshops at the University of Jeddah
جامعة جدة
Workshop series on institutional governance and how organisations can achieve a high maturity level.
October 3, 2025
Summer Tech Program for Children & Youth
القناة السعودية
Appeared on Saudi TV to discuss the Summer Tech Program organised by the University of Jeddah in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and the Snabis Association.
August 2, 2025
AI Contributions to Hajj Operations
قناة صاد الفضائية
TV appearance discussing crowd management technologies and the role of AI in serving pilgrims during Hajj.
June 2, 2025
IoT & AI for Building a Smart Campus
المنتدى العماني السعودي
Participated in the Omani-Saudi Forum sharing global university experiences in integrating IoT with data intelligence, and presenting an innovative student project from the AI programme.
May 25, 2025
AI in Medicine and Surgery
ملتقى الرعاية الصحية للشباب السعودي
Panel session with the medical community reviewing leading AI applications in medicine and surgery, and the key challenges to wider adoption.
May 10, 2025
University of Jeddah as Platinum Sponsor at EDGEX 2025
وكالة الأنباء السعودية — واس العلمي
Saudi Press Agency report featuring a statement on the University of Jeddah pavilion at the international #EDGEX2025 Education Exhibition.
April 15, 2025
Returning to Warwick for Graduation Celebrations
جامعة وريك
After a year and a half, returning to the place where the journey once seemed to end — but this time to celebrate graduation. A moment where joy mingles with memories of the nervousness and anticipation of those early days.
January 29, 2025
Guest on Riyadh Radio — Morning Show
إذاعة الرياض
Morning guest appearance on Riyadh Radio.
January 7, 2025
Athka U Competition & University of Jeddah Results
قناة الإخبارية
The "Athka U" AI competition witnessed strong competition and student engagement with creative ideas.
January 2, 2025
Motivating Students to Compete Locally and Internationally
قناة الإخبارية
Morning segment on Al-Ikhbariya channel exploring the role of competitions in student practical achievement and the motivational strategies employed.
January 2, 2025
AI in Supporting Innovation and Entrepreneurship
جامعة جدة
Panel discussion on how AI can support innovation and community entrepreneurship, and the main challenges involved.
November 19, 2024
AI Summit — GainSummit
قناة الإخبارية — عين الخامسة
Featured guest on the Al-Akhbariya "Eye of the Fifth" programme coinciding with the closing of the AI Summit #GainSummit.
September 12, 2024
Managing Health Data with AI
مجتمع قوقل السعودي للمطورين
Talk at the Google Hackathon on managing health data with AI, sponsored by the University of Jeddah.
February 12, 2024
Are We Really Addicted to the Internet?
بودكاست تغريد
A discussion on internet and social media addiction, how apps are psychologically designed to maximize user engagement, the risks to digital privacy, and practical tips for a healthier relationship with technology.
June 14, 2021
EP 10: Can AI Replace Doctors?
يلا تِك مع همام — الموسم الثاني
Season finale: how technology has transformed healthcare and whether AI will ever fully replace human doctors.
April 8, 2021
EP 9: Autonomous Weapons & Future Wars
يلا تِك مع همام — الموسم الثاني
Overview of autonomous weapons technologies and how they will reshape the balance of power in future conflicts.
April 1, 2021
Mecca Digital Gateway Research & Innovation Award
بوابة مكة الرقمية
Alhamdulillah, the research project led by colleague Abdullah won the Mecca Digital Gateway Research & Innovation Award. We pray it serves the pilgrims of Allah's sacred house and contributes to advancing Saudi Arabia's digital capabilities.
March 28, 2021
EP 8: Teaching Kids to Code — Where to Start?
يلا تِك مع همام — الموسم الثاني
Should we start teaching children to code now? What age is best, and how do we raise a generation ready for the tech era?
March 18, 2021
EP 7: Task Automation — Potential & Obstacles
يلا تِك مع همام — الموسم الثاني
Can computers take over all human roles? What are the real obstacles to automation, and when is machine intelligence simply not the right fit?
March 4, 2021
EP 6: Jobs That Will Disappear
يلا تِك مع همام — الموسم الثاني
Will technology eliminate large numbers of jobs? Which professions are most at risk of becoming obsolete?
February 18, 2021
EP 5: Data Privacy — Mission Impossible?
يلا تِك مع همام — الموسم الثاني
Do social media apps truly protect our privacy? And what does the US-China tech rivalry have to do with our personal data?
February 4, 2021
Scientific Publishing & Academic Participation — 3rd Marifah Conference
منصة معرفة
Presented the scientific publishing and academic participation workshop at the 3rd Electronic Knowledge Conference organised by Maarefa Platform.
February 1, 2021
EP 4: Is Cloud Storage a Safe Choice?
يلا تِك مع همام — الموسم الثاني
Exploring the benefits and challenges of cloud storage and whether it is a truly secure option for keeping your data.
January 21, 2021
EP 3: Data — The Golden Opportunity
يلا تِك مع همام — الموسم الثاني
How many hours do you spend on your phone? And what information do app companies actually collect about you?
January 7, 2021
EP 2: Social Engineering Attacks
يلا تِك مع همام — الموسم الثاني
Why do devices and accounts get hacked? A behind-the-scenes look at how social engineering attacks actually work.
December 24, 2020
EP 1: Machine Intelligence vs. Human Intelligence
يلا تِك مع همام — الموسم الثاني
Season 2 premiere: a head-to-head comparison between artificial intelligence and human intelligence — which one comes out on top?
December 10, 2020