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Tech for Good! Bahrain Steps Into the Future With an AI Project to Help Drug Addicts Recover

Lieutenant-General Tariq Al Hassan, the Chief of Public Security, kicked off a workshop on a groundbreaking project! Using artificial intelligence (AI) to boost addiction recovery rates. Organized by the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science, the workshop signals Bahrain’s move into the world of cutting-edge tech for societal well-being.

Al Hassan expressed gratitude for the Interior Minister’s support, emphasizing the Ministry’s commitment to security, law enforcement, and crime prevention. He highlighted the success of advanced programs like AI, citing their ability to enhance performance and productivity by automating processes and handling large-scale data.

Bahrain’s wealth of skilled human resources positions the nation to harness the potential of technologies like AI effectively.

The Chief of Public Security celebrated the Recovery program of the General Directorate, receiving the Stevie International Award for aiding addicts in overcoming their struggles. Recognizing the international significance of such programs, he applauded their role in providing diverse services to citizens.

Wishing the workshop success, Al Hassan extended thanks to Brigadier Abdulaziz Al Rumaihi, Director-General of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science, along with the project’s supervision and organizers.

Director-General Al Rumaihi highlighted the uniqueness of the national project, marking the world’s first attempt to use AI to understand and address the factors influencing the behavior of addicts. The project aims to employ AI capabilities to develop policies and solutions for decision-making at both individual and national levels! Setting a pioneering precedent in the global landscape.

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