A student from Ajman University built Suhba, an AI app helping pilgrims communicate during medical emergencies. It translates symptoms, finds nearby hospitals, and creates SOS cards, removing language barriers for travelers.
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Nasima Mohammed Helal, a fourth-year Biomedical Engineering student at Ajman University, has developed a new AI platform called Suhba. The project focuses on solving a critical problem for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims: communication difficulties during medical emergencies. Many travelers struggle to explain their health issues when they do not speak the local language.
The application allows users to describe their symptoms in their preferred language. The AI then processes this information to help them understand how urgently they need assistance. Additionally, the app provides directions to the nearest medical facilities, ensuring quick access to care. The prototype currently supports seven languages, including Arabic, Bangla, and Urdu.
In critical moments, Suhba generates an Arabic SOS card. This digital card summarizes the user's specific medical needs. It can be shown to doctors, paramedics, or bystanders to facilitate faster treatment without the need for verbal translation.
This innovation highlights the growing role of AI in improving travel safety within the region. It offers a practical solution for millions of pilgrims visiting the UAE and Saudi Arabia annually. The tool aims to bridge the gap between diverse linguistic groups and healthcare providers. Helal was inspired to create this tool after witnessing the challenges pilgrims face during their spiritual journeys.
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