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Cognitive Reliance on Generative Artificial Intelligence and Distortion of Intellectual Identity Among
Graduate Students.” The winning research papers demonstrated strong scientific rigor, clear
relevance to contemporary educational issues, and a notable capacity to contribute to the
development of educational policies and the enhancement of learning practices
across Arab countries.

The 2025 Hamdan–ALECSO Award for Digital Innovations in Education also witnessed strong
regional participation, with 77 digital innovations from 11 Arab countries, reflecting the diversity of
digital initiatives and the growing adoption of advanced technologies in educational development.

Algeria topped the submissions with 21 innovations, followed by the United Arab Emirates with
16, Palestine with 10, Saudi Arabia with 7, Iraq with 6, and Jordan with 5. Kuwait and Morocco each
submitted 4 innovations, in addition to 2 innovations from Syria, and one submission
each from Oman and Qatar.

Following an evaluation process based on criteria of innovation, educational impact, and
applicability, the judging committee selected three winning innovations in this inaugural cycle,
across both the institutional and individual categories. In the institutional category, the winning
project was Alef Pathways, submitted by Alef Education from the United Arab Emirates.

In the individual category, the winners were Hind Abdullah Ali Al Ateeqi Al Junaibi from the UAE for
her innovation TAIA: Teaching AI Assistant, and Nouf bint Abdulaziz bin Muqbil Al-Jehani from the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for her innovation Raseen Platform.
The winning projects demonstrated exceptional ability in leveraging artificial intelligence and digital
solutions to enhance educational quality and build more efficient, innovative learning
environments.

Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, in partnership
with the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO), reaffirms its
commitment to advancing educational research and promoting digital innovation in education.

Through its leading programs and awards, the Foundation continues to empower researchers and
innovators across the Arab world and to provide platforms that support high-quality scientific and
technological contributions. Both institutions remain dedicated to expanding the impact of these
awards and strengthening their role in developing education systems and building the capacities of
future generations.

The winners will be honored on the sidelines of the Conference of Arab Ministers of
Higher Education and Scientific Research, to be held in Baghdad at the end of December under the
auspices of ALECSO.

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