Mogadishu, Somalia: Somali National University (SNU) today launched the Somali National Artificial Intelligence Center (SNAIC) at a ceremony held on the University’s KM4 campus.

The ribbon was formally cut by the Rector of Somali National University, Dr. Mohamed Mohamud Mohamed (Dr. Maxamed Maxamuud Maxamed), who emphasised the importance of the centre for advancing research, innovation and the use of Artificial Intelligence in Somalia.

The launch was attended by government officials, academics, researchers and representatives of various universities, including Zamzam University, SIMAD University, Hormuud University and Jamhuuriya University. Representatives of the Office of the Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia and of the Ministry of Education were also present.

The Artificial Intelligence Center of Somali National University was established to lead the advancement of knowledge, research and the use of Artificial Intelligence technology. The centre will serve Somali National University, government institutions, non-governmental organisations and Somali innovators, encouraging positive, effective impact that responds to the country’s development needs.

Somali National University believes that the centre will play a visible role in developing knowledge and research, supporting Somali innovation and preparing a generation with knowledge and skills in modern technology, so that they can contribute to Somalia’s development and digital transformation.

Muqdisho, Soomaaliya:  Jaamacadda Ummadda Soomaaliyeed (JUS) ayaa maanta daahfurtay Xarunta Garaadka Gacmeedka (Somali National Artificial Intelligence Center - SNAIC), munaasabad lagu qabtay Xarunta KM4 ee Jaamacadda.

Xarunta waxaa si rasmi ah xarigga uga jaray Raktarka Jaamacadda Ummadda Soomaaliyeed, Dr. Maxamed Maxamuud Maxamed, isagoo carrabka ku adkeeyay muhiimadda ay xaruntaani u leedahay horumarinta cilmi baarista, hal abuurka, iyo adeegsiga Garaadka Gacmeedka (Artificial Intelligence) ee Soomaaliya.

Daahfurka xarunta waxaa ka soo qaybgalay mas’uuliyiin ka tirsan dowladda, aqoonyahanno, cilmi baarayaal, iyo wakiillo ka socday jaamacado kala duwan, oo ay ka mid yihiin Zamzam University, SIMAD University, Hormuud University,  iyo Jamhuuriya University. Sidoo kale waxaa munaasabadda goobjoog ka ahaa wakiillo ka socday Xafiiska Ra’iisul Wasaaraha Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya iyo wasaaradda Waxbarashada.

Xarunta Garaadka Gacmeedka ee Jaamacadda Ummadda Soomaaliyeed waxaa loo aasaasay inay hormuud ka noqoto horumarinta aqoonta, cilmi baarista, iyo adeegsiga tiknoolajiyadda Garaadka Gacmeedka. Xaruntu waxay u adeegi doontaa Jaamacadda Ummadda Soomaaliyeed, hay’adaha dowladda, kuwaa aan dowliga ahayn, iyo hal abuurayaasha Soomaaliyeed, iyadoo dhiirrigelinaysa samayn togan oo wax ku ool ah kana jawaaba baahiyaha horumarineed ee dalka.

Jaamacadda Ummadda Soomaaliyeed waxay rumeysan tahay in xaruntaani ay door muuqda ka qaadan doonto kobcinta aqoonta iyo cilmi baarista, taageeridda hal abuurka Soomaaliyeed, iyo diyaarinta jiil aqoon iyo xirfad u leh tiknoolajiyadda casriga ah, si ay uga qayb qaataan horumarka iyo isbeddelka dhijitaalka ah ee Soomaaliya.