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

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

About The Conference

About The Conference

ISAA 2026 is organized by the College of Economics, Management, and Information Systems, University of Nizwa (UoN). 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

Wedensday to Thrusday
April 1st-2nd, 2026

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: October 1st, 2025

Notification of Acceptance: December 1st , 2025

Conference Dates: April 1st-2nd, 2026

For submission and more details, please visit: Submission Link

Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.

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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

Sponsors

Committee

    1. Chief Patron : T.H. Prof. Ahmed Al-Rawahi, The Chancellor.
    2. Patrons : Prof. Abdullaziz Al-Kindi, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.
    3. 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.
    6. Chair Dr. Arockiasamy, University of Nizwa
    7. Co-Chair Prof. Ahmed Al Maashri, Sultan Qaboos University
    8. Co-Chair Dr.S.M. Emdad Hossain, University of Nizwa
    9. Co-Chair Prof. Rabie A. Ramadan, University of Nizwa
    10. Co-Chair Dr. Sallam Osman Fageeri, University of Nizwa

    1. Prof. Rabie A. Ramadan, University of Nizwa- Chair
    2. Dr. Badriya Al Farsi, University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Ibri
    3. Dr. Duhai Al Shukaili, University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Ibri
    4. Maria Kiseleva (head of International Office, HSE – Saint-Petersburg)
    5. Dr. S.M. Emdad Hossain, University of Nizwa
    6. Dr. Mohammad Abu Kausar, University of Nizwa
    7. Dr. Sallam Osman Fageeri, University of Nizwa
    8. Dr. Issa Nasser Al-Ghtrifi, University of Nizwa
    9. Dr. Nadim K.M. Madi, University of Nizwa
    10. Dr. Kamal Aldin Yousif, University of Nizwa
    11. Dr. Muataz Salam Al-daweri, University of Nizwa
    12. Dr. Jamal, University of Nizwa
    13. Dr.Murad Mohamed Henchiri, University of Nizwa
    14. Mr. Aslam Al Hinai, University of Nizwa
    15. Mr. Ismail , University of Nizwa

    1. Prof. Rabie A. Ramadan, University of Nizwa – Chair
    2. Prof. Alexey Zhukov, School of Computer Science, Physics and Technology, HSE – Saint-Petersburg
    3. Dr. Sallam Osman Fageeri, University of Nizwa
    4. Dr.S.M. Emdad Hossain, University of Nizwa
    5. Dr. Ahmad Salah, University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Ibri

    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. Prof. Khaled Abdelghany, Southern Methodist University, USA
    5. Dr. Ahmed Salim Alrawahi, UTAS Abri, Sultanate of Oman
    6. Dr. Mikhail Mukhin, HSE – Saint-Petersburg
    7. prof. Sergey Koltsvov, HSE – Saint-Petersburg
    8. Dr. Dmitry Ryumin, HSE – Saint-Petersburg
    9. Dr. Yuri Porozov, HSE – Saint-Petersburg
    10. Dr. Igor Eliseev, HSE – Saint-Petersburg
    11. Dr. Carlos NOSCHANG KUHN, University of Canberra, Australia
    12. Prof. Shohel Sayeed, Multimedia University, Malaysia
    13. Dr. Mani Sankar, University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Ibri
    14. Dr. Mohammad Shahid Husain, University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Ibri
    15. Dr. Sharmila Venkatachalam, University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Ibri
    16. Dr. Amal Al Alawi, University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Ibri
    17. Dr. Suresh Rasappan, University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Ibri
    18. Dr. Asma AlKalbani, University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Ibri

    1. Dr. Issa Nasser Al-Ghtrifi, University of Nizwa – Chair
    2. Mrs. Amal Al Ismaili, University of Nizwa
    3. Mrs. Khadija Al Yarubi, University of Nizwa
    4. Dr. Mourad Henchiri, University of Nizwa
    5. Mr. Aslam Al Hinai, University of Nizwa
    6. Ms. Nasim Al Balushi, University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Ibri
    7. Ms. Thamna  Al Mamari, University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Ibri
    8. Mr. Hilal Al Kalbani, University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Ibri
    9. Dr. Nadezhda Zakharchuk, HSE – Saint-Petersburg
    10. Dr. Natalia Pyatkina, HSE – Saint-Petersburg
    11. Dr. Lyubov Chistyakova, HSE – Saint-Petersburg

    1. Dr. Mohammad Abu Kausar – Chair

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

    1. Dr. Muataz Salam Al-daweri, University of Nizwa
    2. Ms. Abrar Mohammed AL Alawi, University of Nizwa
    3. Mr. Ibrahim Al Gharibi, University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Ibri
    4. Mr. Qasim Al Yaqoubi, University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Ibri  

    1. Dr. Arockiasamy, University of Nizwa-Chair
    2. Dr. Murad Mohamed Henchiri, University of Nizwa
    3. Dr. Arthur Davis, University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Ibri
    4. Mr. Ismail , University of Nizwa
    5. Mr. Khalifa Al Alawi, University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Ibri
    6. Dr. Arthur Davis, 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.

Publications

IEEE Xplore

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

Journal Publications

High quailty papers will be selected to be sent to the following journals
The authors has to nake at least 50% changes in their conference paper. The journal fees will be paid by the authors.
This coference orgnizers do not gurantee the journal publications. It is up to the journal editor decison.

Associated Journals

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


Uncertain Supply Chain Management Journal (Scoups)

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

Registration

Regsitration Requirement

  • One of the authors must register and present the accepted paper at the conference.

Fees

• Standard: $100
• Early Bird: $80 ( before January 30th)
• On-site: $125

Students

• Student: $60
• Attending without a paper: $60
• Second author: $50

Contact Information

Address

  • University of Nizwa, Nizwa, sultanate of Oman

Phone Number

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Email

rabieramadan@unizwa.edu.om