Argumentation in Artificial Intelligence

The Information Technology Department at UTAS–Nizwa hosted an engaging session on “Argumentation in Artificial Intelligence” on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM at Room A134. The session was delivered by Dr. Nasser Al-Hadhrami, Senior Lecturer at UTAS. Dr. Maha Al Anqoudi the Head of the department opened the session with a motivational speech.
Dr. Nasser, who holds a PhD in Cybersecurity from the University of Aberdeen (UK) and a Master’s degree from the University of Portsmouth (UK), shared valuable insights into the emerging field of AI argumentation. He explained how this area of research equips machines with the ability to reason, debate, and make decisions that mirror human argumentative processes. Highlighting its applications in legal reasoning, decision support systems, and automated negotiation, he emphasized that argumentation enhances AI’s transparency and trustworthiness by allowing systems to justify their decisions.
The session aimed at providing academic staff with foundational knowledge of argumentation theory, enabling them to utilize it as a tool for conflict resolution in academic and professional contexts. Ms. Alice Lontok the HoU of SEDT and Dr. Mohammed Ambusaidi of HoU of NWCS also attended the session and made the session interactive with their views and ideas. The event concluded successfully, leaving participants with a deeper understanding of how AI can be enhanced for more effective and transparent decision-making.Mr. Shivashankar ended the session with a vote of thanks.

Writeup by Mrs. Sonia Victor Soans