IBRICT STAFF ATTENDS IEEE OMAN GATHERING 2019

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Oman Section held its end of the year programme, “IEEE Oman Gathering 2019”, on 17 December 2019, 6pm, at the Student Hub, Middle East College, Knowledge Oasis, Muscat.

Ibri College of Technology sent four of its IEEE Professional Members from the Engineering Department: Mr Abdul Hafeez Sajid, Mr Aaron James, Mr Srinivas Rao, and Mrs Lizette Ivy C. Pascual, to attend the event.  In addition, Mr Jitin Matthew, from the Information Technology (IT) Department also joined to listen to the talk on the Internet of Things (IoT), which was among the topics discussed during the programme.  IEEE-IbriCT Student Branch members were also invited to attend; however, due to the ongoing final examinations, the students were unable to go.

The welcome speech was delivered by Middle East College, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, Dr Anupam Srivastav, representing the host of the event.

It was followed by the IEEE Oman Section Report of Activities and Status and Achievements of 2018-2019 by the Incumbent Chairman, Dr Ahmed Al-Maashri.

Former IEEE Oman Section Chairman, Dr Amer Al Hinai, also briefed the audience on the “Role of Voluntary Work in Advancing Humanity”.  He cited all the programmes and events that they organized under the umbrella of IEEE and those in partnership with other professional bodies or organisations, educational institutions, and the industry.

CISCO Systems Representative, Dr Turki Al-Yahmadi, delivered an interesting presentation about IoT: Needs and Challenges.  It was concise but informative; he would have delivered a more thorough lecture if not for the short time limit.

IEEE Oman Section, starting in 2020, will be awarding the following to deserving individuals: Best Paper and Best Volunteer from Industry.  The requirements, mechanics, and criteria to qualify and win were presented by Dr Mahmoud Ibrahim Masoud, Education Officer, IEEE-Oman Section.

Towards the end of the programme, various plaques/mementos were awarded to several individuals: professionals and students, mostly for the volunteer work they have done for IEEE Oman Section.