Sharjah, Aug. 30 -- Indian student Bashaar Irfan Naik, a 19-year-old based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has already earned recognition for his work in artificial intelligence, technology competitions and student initiatives.

Born in Mumbai in 2007, Naik moved to the UAE when he was three months old and grew up in Sharjah. He studied at Sharjah Indian School Juwaiza and is now pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering at the American University of Sharjah, according to his LinkedIn profile.

His interest in technology developed during his school years, when he began participating in projects and competitions. Speaking to Gulf News, Naik said his experience in the UAE had shaped his understanding of what meaningful innov...