In brief
The MCAIT 2026 conference, held at Taibah University in partnership with the Malaysian National University, attracted researchers from 98 universities across 37 nations. More than 200 submissions were reviewed, and 142 were accepted for publication in the IEEE proceedings. The event drew support from university leaders who highlighted the conference’s role in advancing AI research and fostering international collaboration.
The Sixth International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and its Technologies (MCAIT 2026) wrapped up this week at Taibah University, a collaboration with the Malaysian National University, bringing together academics from 98 universities in 37 countries.
According to the Saudi Press Agency, the conference screened over 200 submissions, ultimately accepting 142 papers that will appear in the IEEE proceedings, a milestone that Saudi officials say underscores the event’s international research impact.
Dean of Taibah University’s Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering, Dr. Ahmed B. J. Shoayl, emphasized that publishing the accepted papers with IEEE “enhances the university’s research presence and offers researchers a platform to showcase their work.”
Dr. Shahrol A. M. Nooh, dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology at the Malaysian National University, highlighted the partnership’s importance in widening research collaboration and advancing AI‑driven solutions for society.
Only the Saudi Press Agency reported these specific figures—over 200 papers reviewed and 142 accepted for IEEE publication—thereby providing the sole official quantitative coverage of the conference’s outcomes.
