Sakhnin Academic College Enhances International Presence at AI and Cultural Diplomacy Seminar in Baku
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Sakhnin Academic College sent a delegation to an international seminar on Artificial Intelligence and Cultural Diplomacy in Baku, Azerbaijan, on October 5-6, 2026. The event, hosted by Khazar University, involved institutions from multiple countries and aimed to enhance academic cooperation and explore AI's role in cultural diplomacy. The college's participation is part of its strategy to expand international relations and stay abreast of AI developments.
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- Sakhnin Academic College participated in an international seminar on AI and Cultural Diplomacy in Baku on October 5-6, 2026.
- The seminar was hosted by Khazar University and included academic institutions from several countries.
- Key college representatives included Vice President Yasser Awad and Dean Fadia Nasser Abu Al-Hija.
- The event explored using AI for cultural diplomacy, narrative analysis, and intercultural dialogue.
- Practical workshops focused on AI tools for cultural narrative analysis and developing AI assistants.
- The college views this participation as crucial for expanding its international network and AI engagement.
A delegation from Sakhnin Academic College participated in an international academic seminar hosted by Khazar University in Baku, Azerbaijan, on October 5-6, 2026. The event aimed to foster international academic cooperation and knowledge exchange in artificial intelligence, cultural diplomacy, and intercultural dialogue.
The delegation included Professor Yasser Awad, the college's Vice President for Strategic Planning and International Relations, Professor Fadia Nasser Abu Al-Hija, Dean of the College, along with Dr. Lina Boulos and Dr. Manal Abu Ahmed. The seminar, titled "Artificial Intelligence as a Tool for Processing and Designing Personal Narratives and Media Images to Enhance Cultural Diplomacy Skills and Develop Social Relations and Multiculturalism," was a collaborative effort involving Khazar University, Gazi University and Ondokuz Mayıs University in Turkey, the Andijan State Institute of Foreign Languages and Uzbekistan State University of World Languages in Uzbekistan, and Sakhnin Academic College.
The seminar focused on exploring how AI technologies can be utilized to advance cultural diplomacy and inter-community communication. Discussions also covered innovative methods for analyzing and presenting personal and cultural narratives from multiple perspectives, alongside exchanging academic experiences and identifying opportunities for joint research and educational projects.
Participants engaged in academic presentations on the relationship between AI, culture, media, and international communication, as well as practical workshops utilizing AI tools like NotebookLM, Gemini, and Storybook for cultural narrative analysis and visual storytelling. Attendees also trained in developing AI-powered personal assistants for cultural diplomacy and crafting digital instructions to support intercultural dialogue.
The program extended to a third day with a cultural tour of Baku, facilitating networking among representatives from participating academic institutions. Sakhnin Academic College's participation is seen as significant for its international outreach, academic presence, and exploration of new collaborations in research, education, and technology, particularly in leveraging AI advancements for academic and educational practices.
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