From Salalah, Oman, to Dubai, UAE, Rafik Hariri University (RHU) continues to advance inclusive innovation through student-led engineering.
After participating in the Arab Independence Initiative for Persons with Disabilities in Salalah, the League of Arab States (LAS) invited RHU to showcase its AI-controlled myoelectric prosthetic arm at AccessAbilities Expo Dubai 2026.
Developed by RHU students Samir Fadi Fakhro, Haya Dessouki, Farah Arian, Mohamad Osman, and Tala Sharanik, under the supervision of Professor and Chairperson of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Dr. Mohamad Diab and Associate Professor Dr. Bassam Moslem, the project combines artificial intelligence and biomedical engineering to advance assistive technology that supports independence and improves quality of life.
Professor Mohamad Diab and student developer Samir Fakhro represent RHU at the expo, highlighting the University’s commitment to innovation, accessibility, and engineering solutions that respond to real-world needs.
At RHU, engineering extends beyond technology. It is about developing meaningful solutions that empower people and contribute to a more inclusive future.
