International Conference on
Intelligent Systems and Artificial Intelligence Applications (ISAA 2026)

April 1-2, 2026, University of Nizwa, Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman

About The Conference

About The Conference

ISAA 2026 is organized by the University of Nizwa in collaboration with the Higher School of Economics (HSE University), Russia and the University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS), Ibri, Sultanate of Oman on April 1–2, 2026. This is a unique platform for researchers, academics, and students to meet industry practitioners to discuss current research in the emerging trends of Intelligent Systems that shape a new technological world. This platform also provides an opportunity to share best practices in research, where constructive feedback, engagement, and discussion with domain expertise for mutual benefit.

Where

University of Nizwa, Nizwa
Sultanate of Oman

When

1-2, April, 2026
Wednesday and Thursday

Conference Speakers

Speaker 1

Prof. Ahmad Taher Azar

Prince Sultan University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Speaker 2

Prof. Khaled Abdelghany

Lyle School of Engineering, SMU, USA

Speaker 3

Dr. Carlos NOSCHANG KUHN

University of Canberra, Australia

Important Dates

Paper Submission Deadline: January 31, 2026

Notification of Acceptance: February 15, 2026

Conference Dates: 1-2 April 2026

For submission and more details, please visit: Submission Link

Conference Venue

Conference venue location info and gallery

University of Nizwa, Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman

University of Nizwa, officially known as the University of Nizwa, is a prominent institution of higher education in Oman. Established in 2004, it is located in Nizwa, a historic city known for its rich cultural heritage. The university is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, research, and community engagement. With a focus on holistic development, it offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including arts and sciences, engineering, information technology, and health sciences. The University of Nizwa is known for its modern campus, which blends traditional Omani architecture with contemporary facilities, creating an environment conducive to learning and research. It plays a significant role in the educational landscape of Oman and is dedicated to contributing to the socio-economic development of the region.

Hotels

Her are some nearby hotels

IntercityHotel Nizwa

IntercityHotel Nizwa

20 Km from the Venue

Golden Tulip Nizwa Hotel

Golden Tulip Nizwa Hotel

6.5 Km from the Venue

Hotel 3

Nizwa Hotel Apartments

10.8 Km from the Venue

Organizers

Main Sponsor & Collaborator

                  

Committee

    1. Chief Patron : T.H. Prof. Ahmed Al-Rawahi, The Chancellor.
    2. Patron : Prof. Abdulaziz Al-Kindi, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.
    3. Patron:Prof. Ahmed Al-Harrasi, Vice Chancellor for Graduate Studies, Research and External Relations.
    4. Dr. Al Ameer bin Nasser bin Salim Alalawi, Assistant Vice-Chancellor in UTAS-Ibri
    5. Dr. Salem Al Abri, Dean of College of Economics, Management and Information Systems, University of Nizwa.

    1. Dr. Salem Al Abri, Dean of College of Economics, Management and Information Systems, University of Nizwa.
    2. Dr. Mustafa Malik, ADUGS, College of Economics, Management and Information Systems, University of Nizwa.
    3. Mr. Mahmood Al Zadjali, Corporate Affairs Lead, OMRAN, Muscat
    4. Prof. Ahmad Taher Azar, Prince Sultan University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
    5. Prof. Khaled Abdelghany, Lyle School of Engineering, SMU, USA
    6. Dr. Carlos NOSCHANG KUHN, University of Canberra, Australia
    7. Dr. Girija Shetty, University of Canberra, Australia

    1. Dr. S. Arockiasamy, University of Nizwa - Chair
    2. Prof. Rabie A. Ramadan, University of Nizwa – Co-Chair
    3. Dr. S.M. Emdad Hossain, University of Nizwa – Co-Chair
    4. Dr. Sallam Osman Fageeri, University of Nizwa – Co-Chair
    5. Dr. Ahmed Al Maashri, Chair, IEEE Oman Section
    6. Dr. Mohammad Abu Kausar, University of Nizwa
    7. Dr. Abdullah Al Shukaili, University of Nizwa
    8. Dr. Badriya Al Farsi, University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Ibri
    9. Dr. Duhai Al Shukaili, University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Ibri
    10. Ms. Maria Kiseleva (Head of International Office, HSE – Saint-Petersburg)
    11. Dr. Evegniia Kocheva, HSE – Saint-Petersburg
    12. Ms. Tsvetkova Larisa Aleksandrovna, HSE – Saint-Petersburg

    1. Prof. Rabie A. Ramadan, University of Nizwa – Chair
    2. Prof. Alexey Zhukov, School of Computer Science, Physics and Technology, HSE – Saint-Petersburg
    3. Prof. Lazhar Khriji, Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman
    4. Dr. Sallam Osman Fageeri, University of Nizwa
    5. Dr.S.M. Emdad Hossain, University of Nizwa
    6. Dr. Ahmad Salah, University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Ibri
    7. Dr. Issa Nasser Al-Ghtrifi, University of Nizwa
    8. Ms. Abrar Mohammed AL Alawi, University of Nizwa

    1. Dr. Sallam Osman Fageeri, University of Nizwa – Chair
    2. Prof. Lazhar Khriji, Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman
    3. Dr. Majdi Mansouri, Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman
    4. Dr. Mohammad Abu Kausar, University of Nizwa
    5. Dr. Jamal Al Salmi, University of Nizwa
    6. Dr. Nadim K.M. Madi, University of Nizwa
    7. Dr. Kamal Aldin Yousif, University of Nizwa
    8. Dr. Muataz Salam Al-daweri, University of Nizwa
    9. Dr. Ahmed Salim Alrawahi, UTAS Abri, Sultanate of Oman
    10. Dr. Mikhail Mukhin, HSE – Saint-Petersburg
    11. Prof. Sergey Koltsvov, HSE – Saint-Petersburg
    12. Dr. Dmitry Ryumin, HSE – Saint-Petersburg
    13. Dr. Yuri Porozov, HSE – Saint-Petersburg
    14. Dr. Igor Eliseev, HSE – Saint-Petersburg
    15. Prof. Shohel Sayeed, Multimedia University, Malaysia
    16. Dr. Mani Sankar, University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Ibri
    17. Dr. Mohammad Shahid Husain, University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Ibri
    18. Dr. Sharmila Venkatachalam, University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Ibri
    19. Dr. Amal Al Alawi, University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Ibri
    20. Dr. Suresh Rasappan, University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Ibri
    21. Dr. Asma AlKalbani, University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Ibri

    1. Dr. S.M. Emdad Hossain, University of Nizwa - Chair
    2. Dr. Kaneez Fatima, University of Nizwa
    3. Dr. Swadhin Mondal, University of Nizwa
    4. Dr. Nadim K.M. Madi, University of Nizwa
    5. Dr. Muataz Salam Al-daweri, University of Nizwa
    6. Mrs. Khadija Al Yarubi, University of Nizwa
    7. Mrs. Ahlam Al Maqbali, University of Nizwa

    1. Dr. Mohammad Abu Kausar, University of Nizwa – Chair
    2. Dr. Issa Nasser Al-Ghtrifi, University of Nizwa
    3. Dr. Muataz Salam Al-daweri, University of Nizwa
    4. Dr. Mourad Henchri, University of Nizwa
    5. Mrs. Amal Al Ismaili, University of Nizwa
    6. Mrs. Khadija Al Yarubi, University of Nizwa
    7. Ms. Nasim Al Balushi, University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Ibri
    8. Ms. Thamna  Al Mamari, University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Ibri
    9. Mr. Hilal Al Kalbani, University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Ibri
    10. Dr. Nadezhda Zakharchuk, HSE – Saint-Petersburg
    11. Dr. Natalia Pyatkina, HSE – Saint-Petersburg
    12. Dr. Lyubov Chistyakova, HSE – Saint-Petersburg
    13. Mr. Ibrahim Al Gharibi, University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Ibri
    14. Mr. Qasim Al Yaqoubi, University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Ibri  

    1. Dr. Salem Al Abri, University of Nizwa – Chair
    2. Dr. Abdullah Alshukaili, University of Nizwa
    3. Mrs. Amal Al Ismaili, University of Nizwa

    1. Dr. S. Arockiasamy, University of Nizwa-Chair
    2. Dr. Mourad Mohamed Henchiri, University of Nizwa
    3. Mr. Aslam Al Hinai, University of Nizwa
    4. Dr. Arthur Davis, University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Ibri
    5. Mr. Ismail Al Muniri, University of Nizwa
    6. Mr. Khalifa Al Alawi, University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Ibri
    7. Mr. Adil Al Abri, University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Ibri

Tracks

Conference Tracks

Track 1: Big Data Analytics

  • Business Intelligence
  • Statistics Exploratory Data Analysis
  • Text Analytics
  • Web Analytics
  • Data Analytics
  • Dimensional Modelling
  • Information Integration
  • Information Retrieval
  • Semi-Structured and Unstructured Data
  • Data Governance

Track 2: Cybersecurity

  • Intelligence and Network Security
  • Threat Detection and Prevention
  • Data Privacy and Protection
  • Cybersecurity Risk Management
  • Secure Software Development
  • Incident Response and Recovery
  • IoT Security
  • Cloud Security
  • Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
  • Cybersecurity Regulations and Compliance

Track 3: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

  • Machine Learning and Deep Learning
  • Computer Vision
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Autonomous Robots
  • Human-Robot Interaction
  • Reinforcement Learning
  • Robotic Perception
  • AI in Healthcare
  • Industrial Automation
  • Robotics in Education and Research

Track 4: Smart Energy and Smart Cities

  • Renewable Energy Integration
  • Smart Grid Technologies
  • Energy Efficiency and Conservation
  • Sustainable Transportation
  • Urban Planning for Smart Cities
  • IoT and Smart Sensors in Cities
  • Smart Infrastructure
  • Data Analytics for Smart Cities
  • Citizen Engagement and Smart Governance
  • Smart City Case Studies

Track 5: Intelligent Systems and Healthcare

  • Health Information Exchange
  • Electronic Health Records (EHR) Systems
  • Healthcare Data Analytics
  • Telemedicine and Remote Patient Monitoring
  • Health Informatics
  • Healthcare Cybersecurity
  • Patient Data Privacy
  • Medical Imaging and Diagnostic Systems
  • Healthcare AI Applications
  • Healthcare Policy and Regulations

Track 6: Intelligent Systems and Business Models

  • Digital Transformation Strategies
  • E-commerce and Online Marketplaces
  • Business Process Automation
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making
  • Business Intelligence and Analytics
  • Platform Business Models
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Supply Chain Optimization
  • Sustainable Business Models

Track 7: Intelliegent Systems and Wireless Networks

  • 5G and Beyond Wireless Technologies
  • Wireless Network Security
  • Mobile App Development and Optimization
  • Internet of Things (IoT) Connectivity
  • Wireless Sensor Networks
  • Network Protocols and Standards
  • Edge Computing and Fog Computing
  • Wireless Communication in Industry
  • Wireless Network Performance and Optimization
  • Future Trends in Wireless Networking

Track 8: Artifcial Intelligence

  • AI Fundamentals and Advances
  • AI Applications
  • AI and Emerging Technologies
  • Explainable AI (XAI) and Interpretability
  • Reinforcement Learning and Autonomous Systems
  • AI in Edge Computing and Embedded Systems
  • Generative AI and its Applications
  • Multimodal AI Systems
  • AI for Cybersecurity and Threat Detection

Track 9: Quantum Computing

  • Quantum Algorithms and Protocols.
  • Quantum Machine Learning and AI Integration.
  • Quantum Cryptography and Secure Communications.
  • Quantum Computing in Healthcare (e.g., drug discovery).
  • Quantum Optimization Problems in Logistics and Finance.
  • Quantum Applications in Big Data Analysis.
  • Quantum Networks and Communication Systems.
  • Future of Quantum Computing

Track 10: Emerging Trends in Intelliegnt Systems

  • Any other related topics that are not directly related in the previous tracks could be considered.

Contact Information

Address

  • University of Nizwa, Nizwa, sultanate of Oman

Phone Number

+968-25446434, +968-99834546

Email

isaa2026@unizwa.edu.om

Conference Program

The program will be held on April 1-2, 2026

Tentative Program

Registration & Welcome Coffee

Opening Ceremony

Keynote Session 1

Coffee Break

Keynote Session 2

Parallel Sessions

Lunch

Keynote Session 3

Parallel Sessions

Coffee Break

End of Day 1

Registration & Welcome Coffee

Keynote Session 4

Keynote Session 5

Coffee Break

Parallel Sessions

Lunch

Keynote Session 6

Parallel Sessions

Closing Ceremony

Publications

IEEE Xplore

  • All of the conference papers will be sent to IEEE Xplore for publication.

Journal Publications

  1. High quailty papers will be selected for the publication in the following journals
  2. The authors has to make at least 50% changes in their conference paper to publish in the selected journal. The journal fees will be paid by the authors.
  3. The coference orgnizers do not guarantee the journal publications. It is up to the journal editor's decison.

Associated Journals

Journal of Information and Communication Technology (JICT)(Scopus)

Uncertain Supply Chain Management Journal (Scopus)

Foundations and Trends® in Information Systems (FnTIS) (Scopus)

Registration

Registration Fee

Standard $100
Early Bird (before February 15th) $80
On-site $125
Student $60
Attending without a paper $60
Second author $80

Registration Procedure

  • At least one author of each accepted paper must be registered for the conference to confirm their paper appear in the proceedings and be scheduled for presentation.
  • The participants are requested to register early to help us organize better.
  • The Participants must fill the Registration form Click Here to confirm their presence.
  • The Registration Fee paid is not refundable.
  • For enquiry on payment or more information on ISAA2026, please email to isaa2026@unizwa.edu.om

Payment Details

Beneficiary name University of Nizwa
Swift Code BMUSOMRXXXX
Account No 0381012681350062
Bank Name Bank Muscat
Country Oman
IBAN No OM030270381012681350062

Note: When paying the Registration Fee, Kindly mention the Remark as "ISAA2026"