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College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Students at AU Participate in National Search and Rescue Conference

Wednesday, Nov 23, 2022
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Students at AU Participate in National Search and Rescue Conference

The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at Ajman University (AU) organized a field trip to the National Search and Rescue Conference and Exhibition (NSRC) 2022, held in Abu Dhabi on the 22nd and 23rd of November. The visit aims to provide students with the opportunity to explore the latest innovations trending worldwide in the field of search and rescue.

A group of 11 female students, led by Mrs. Alaa Al Amiry, attended the high-profile event, which featured speakers and delegates from local, regional, and international civil and military organizations working in the fields of prehospital care, search and rescue (SAR), and firefighting.

The participating students were given the opportunity to learn about the most recent developments in SAR operations carried out on land, in the air, and at sea utilizing high-end technologies that included the use of artificial intelligence (AI).

Additionally, students got the chance to meet with representatives from the emergency services, police forces, and military that represented different countries, as well as learn more about the advanced vehicles and specialized equipment at the event.

Police, civil defense, military services, aviation authorities, coast guards, helicopter operations, and flight paramedics were some of the private sectors represented.