Prof. Dr. Wahied Gharieb Ali Abdelaal

Professor of Control Engineering & Robotic Systems Computer and Systems Engineering Department Faculty of Engineering – Ain Shams University

Artificial Intelligence Applications for Achieving Sustainable Development in Egypt

 

Prof. Dr. Wahied Gharieb Ali Abdelaal

Professor of Control Engineering & Robotic Systems

Computer and Systems Engineering Department

Faculty of Engineering – Ain Shams University

 

1    Introduction

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force with immense potential to support sustainable development across various sectors. In the context of Egypt, AI offers innovative solutions to national challenges such as water scarcity, food security, healthcare access, and education quality. By leveraging AI technologies, Egypt can improve efficiency, enhance decision-making, and drive inclusive growth in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Egypt Vision 2030. This presentation explores how AI is being applied across key areas to accelerate sustainable development and create a more resilient and prosperous future for the country.

 

2    Outline

·         Introduction

·         Importance of AI in Sustainable Development

·         Alignment with Key SDGs in Egypt

·         Sector-Wise Applications of AI

·         Challenges and Limitations

·         Government Initiatives and Partnerships

·         Recommendations

·         Conclusion

 

3    Summary

This presentation explores how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be strategically applied to support Egypt’s sustainable development goals in alignment with Egypt Vision 2030. AI plays a critical role in improving efficiency, enhancing decision-making, and enabling smart, data-driven solutions across various sectors. Key applications include smart agriculture for food security, AI-assisted healthcare for better access and early diagnosis, personalized education tools, optimized energy and environmental management, and smart city planning. Despite its potential, Egypt faces challenges such as limited data access, infrastructure gaps, and the need for AI talent development. The government has responded through initiatives like the National AI Strategy and partnerships with international organizations. To fully harness AI’s benefits, the country must invest in education, ethical guidelines, and innovation support. Overall, AI represents a powerful tool for driving inclusive, sustainable progress in Egypt.

 

4    Biography

 Prof. Prof. Wahied Gharieb Ali Abdelaal Is currently working at Ain Shams University - Faculty of Engineering- Computer and Systems Engineering Department, Cairo, Egypt. He is the former Dean of Egyptian Academy for Engineering & Advanced Technology (EAE&AT), Affiliated to Ministry of Military Production, Egypt. He received the B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in electrical engineering from Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, in 1984 and 1989 respectively. He received the Ph.D. degree in Automatic Control and Production Planning from INPG-Grenoble France in 1994. From 2004 to 2013, he worked in the Electrical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, King Saud University (KSU), KSA. He was awarded excellence prizes in teaching and research from KSU, KSA. His research interests include Intelligent Control Systems, Robotic Applications, Assistive Technology, PLC Applications, Nano-positioning Control, Piezoelectric Actuators, Energy Harvesting Systems, Biomedical Applications, Artificial Intelligence, and Quantum Computers. He published more than 70 international papers in Scientific Journals and Conferences, 5 books, one book chapter, and one USA-Patent. He is an editor-in-Chief in Control Engineering, World Journal of Engineering and Technology (WJET).

E-mail: wahid_ali@eng.asu.edu.eg ; wahied@hotmail.com