🧩 Evaluation Criteria
Mandatory Theme
All proposals must focus on the theme: “AI Solutions for Arab Regional Challenges.”
Each Proposal should demonstrate how Artificial Intelligence can be applied to solve real problems affecting Arab societies, economies, and governments.
Challenge Areas
Proposals should address at least one of the following key challenge domains:
- Sustainable Development
Water scarcity, renewable energy, smart agriculture, and climate resilience. - Health & Society
Healthcare accessibility, disease prevention, Arabic language processing, and digital education. - Economy & Infrastructure
Smart cities, digital transformation, transportation, financial inclusion, and cultural heritage preservation. - Governance & Security
E-government optimization, cybersecurity, disaster management, and transparency in public services.
Proposal Structure (Maximum: 5 Pages)
Each proposal must include the following sections:
- Title & Executive Summary – concise overview of the AI solution and its objectives.
- Problem Statement – description of the challenge and its relevance to the Arab region.
- Proposed AI Solution – technical methodology, innovation, and implementation plan.
- Regional Relevance – scalability, cultural sensitivity, and ethical considerations.
- Implementation Roadmap – milestones, timeline, resources, and success indicators.
Scoring Matrix
| Innovation & Novelty | Creativity and novelty of the AI approach | 30% |
| Regional Impact | Relevance and measurable benefit to Arab societies | 30% |
| Technical Feasibility | Implementation practicality | 20% |
| Scalability & Sustainability | Long-term viability and adaptability | 20% |
| Research Integrity | Ethical conduct, data transparency, and credibility | an exclusion criterion |
| Total | 100% |
✅ Minimum Passing Score: 70/100
✅ Advancement: Top 2 researchers per country move to the Summit Finals
Evaluation Committee
1. National Scientific Councils
- Oversee the first evaluation phase within each Arab country.
- Minimum of three reviewers per application, specializing in AI, computer science, or relevant technical fields.
- Nominate the top two national finalists.
2. International Expert Panel
- Composed of AI specialists, senior researchers, and innovation leaders from Arab and international institutions.
- Evaluate finalist proposals for originality, impact, and ethical compliance.
3. Industry and Policy Representatives
- Include technology firms, incubators, and policy experts ensuring practical alignment with regional AI priorities.
- Contribute to judging criteria related to feasibility, scalability, and sustainability.