For the second day, the activities of the Fourth International Conference on Artificial Intelligence for Disaster Management, Innovations and Strategies continue.
The fourth International Conference on Artificial Intelligence for Disaster Management, Innovations, and Strategies (AIDR 2025), organized by the Center for Modeling and Simulation for Risk Analysis at Al al-Bayt University, continued for its second day with wide participation from researchers and scientists from various universities, the Royal Jordanian Geographic Center, and experts in Jordan. The third session, chaired and managed by Dr. Safa Al-Husban from Al al-Bayt University, began by discussing the impact of drafting tender documents on the failure of construction projects, a case study from the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority, in a research paper presented by Engineer Amal Azzam from Mutah University. Dr. Muhannad Mosaad from Al al-Bayt University presented his paper entitled "The Impact of Climate Change on Environmental Concentrations of Polychlorinated Dibenzo-p-dioxins, Polychlorinated Dibenzofurans, Polychlorinated Biphenyls, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, and Polychlorinated Biphenyls on Human Health." Professor Majed Ibrahim, Dean of the Faculty of Technical Education at Al al-Bayt University, presented his paper on "Flexible Planning for Floods: A Geo-Spatial Analysis of the Aqaba Case."
Fourth Session:
Session Chair: Dr. Muhannad Mosaad from Al al-Bayt University.
Mr. Hani Shawawqfeh and Ms. Kholoud Shawawqfeh presented a paper entitled "Artificial Intelligence-Based Disaster Management: Predictive, Real-Time, and Recovery-Oriented Solutions for Global Resilience."
Engineer Alaa Al-Amoush from Al al-Bayt University presented her paper entitled "Developing a Robust Early Warning System for Flash Floods: Design, Implementation, and Computational Units for the Wadi Shuaib Catchment."
The third paper, entitled "Transforming Streets into Pedestrian Zones in Mafraq City Using Virtual Reality," was presented by Engineer Asil Al-Shdaifat and Dr. Rami Al-Shawabkeh.
Dr. Samer Owaida from Al-Isra University presented his paper entitled "Climate Change and Pigment Monitoring: Mitigation of Impacts by Removal Using Pomegranate Peel Powder as a Sustainable Absorbent Material Using Phosphoric Acid and Zinc Chloride Activation Methods."
Engineer Iman Al-Shaer presented her paper entitled "Modeling and Management of Surface Water for the Wadi Shuaib Catchment."
The session concluded with a research paper presented by Dr. Rami Al-Shawabkeh and Engineer Kinda Al-Shdaifat from Al al-Bayt University, entitled "The Role of Open Public Spaces in Enhancing the Spatial Identity of Rural Areas Using Artificial Intelligence: A Case Study of Manshiyat Bani Hassan, Mafraq, Jordan."
The conference concluded with the distribution of certificates to the participants and a review of the results and recommendations by the conference president, Professor Muayad Al-Shawawqfeh, which were as follows:
1. Establishing a National Center for Artificial Intelligence in Disaster Management
• Responsible for data collection, development of predictive models, and coordination between institutions (Civil Defense, Meteorology, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Water).
• Includes local experts and international partnerships.
2. Strengthening National Early Warning Systems
• Developing an early warning system for floods and torrents in the Jordan Valley and wadis using artificial intelligence and satellite image analysis.
• Connecting the system to mobile phones and media to inform citizens in real-time.
3. Water and Natural Resources Management
• Using artificial intelligence to predict periods of drought and changes in water resources (especially in the Jordan Valley and Mafraq).
• Supporting plans for the fair distribution of water in cases of scarcity or emergencies.
4. Earthquake Preparedness
• Building a national database of earthquakes and using artificial intelligence to predict seismic activity.
• Preparing maps of the most vulnerable buildings and infrastructure to prioritize retrofitting.
5. Dealing with Epidemics and Health Emergencies
• Creating an artificial intelligence system to analyze data from hospitals and health centers and predict the spread of diseases.
• Supporting the Ministry of Health in plans for the distribution of medicines and medical personnel during crises.
6. Developing National Capabilities
• Introducing courses on "Artificial Intelligence and Disaster Management" in Jordanian universities.
• Training civil defense and municipal personnel on the use of drones, robots, and smart software.
7. Funding and Logistical Support
• Allocating a national fund to support innovation in disaster management using artificial intelligence.
• Encouraging Jordanian startups to develop local solutions.
8. Regional and International Cooperation
• Strengthening cooperation with Arab research centers (such as Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE) to exchange experiences and data.
• Entering into partnerships with United Nations and European Union organizations to fund artificial intelligence projects in disaster management.
9. Data Protection and Ethical Considerations
• Issuing national legislation regulating the use of citizens' data (location, health) in disaster situations.
• Ensuring that artificial intelligence systems are transparent, secure, and do not discriminate between groups in society.
10. Evaluation and Follow-up
• Establishing a national mechanism to review the performance of early warning and artificial intelligence systems on a regular basis.
• Issuing an annual report showing the progress in the application of artificial intelligence for disaster management in Jordan.