BAU Students Claim Five Top Spots at Arab AI Olympiad

Salt, Sept. 15 (Petra) — Al-Balqa Applied University (BAU) students
claimed five top placements at the Arab Artificial Intelligence
Olympiad, including two runner-up finishes, in competitions spanning
machine learning, computer vision and embedded systems.

Students from the university’s Faculty of Artificial Intelligence
earned second and third places in embedded systems, third place in
computer vision, and second and third places in machine learning.

BAU President Ahmad Fakhri Al-Ajlouni said the results reflect
students’ ability to apply academic knowledge and technical skills in
competitive settings requiring innovation and problem-solving.

He said the university is working to bridge academic learning and
practical application while providing students with an environment
that encourages innovation and enables them to keep pace with rapid
developments in artificial intelligence and technology.

Faculty of Artificial Intelligence Dean Omar Al-Zoubi said the
students demonstrated technical proficiency as well as creativity,
logical thinking, problem-solving and teamwork throughout the
competition.

Mohammad Laban, Saeed Al-Homsi, Hamza Al-Wahidi and Moataz Abu Amara
took second place in the embedded systems track, while Mohammad Amer
Laban, Hamza Al-Wahidi and Moataz Abu Amara finished third.

In computer vision, Mohammad Amer Laban, Saeed Al-Homsi, Hamza
Al-Wahidi and Moataz Abu Amara secured third place.

Abdullah Jabr and Ibrahim Melhem took second place in machine
learning, while Shahd Fathi Al-Fawaeer finished third in the same
track.

Al-Zoubi said the faculty would continue supporting students
competing in scientific and technology events and strengthening
practical learning opportunities that allow them to turn technical
knowledge into applications and tangible achievements.

Assistant Dean for Student Affairs Wafaa Al-Maaytah accompanied the
students during the Olympiad, providing support and guidance
throughout the competition.

//Petra// RZ