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Stay up-to-date with the latest news from MBZUAI and the wider industry, featuring insights into ongoing University research, innovations, and developments shaping the future of artificial intelligence. The Node gathers expert commentary, press announcements, and initiatives from the University and its partners, keeping you informed on the most relevant trends and breakthroughs.

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence welcomes new cohort for Master’s in Applied AI through the Mohammed bin Rashid Government Scholarships

Friday, 22 May, 2026

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence welcomes new cohort for Master’s in Applied AI through the Mohammed bin Rashid Government Scholarships

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A first of its kind for the UAE, the program focuses on the development, deployment and leadership of AI-driven solutions within real institutional environments.

UAE Government announces strategic knowledge partnership with MBZUAI

Thursday, 21 May, 2026

UAE Government announces strategic knowledge partnership with MBZUAI

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The partnership seeks to strengthen institutional readiness, develop national competencies, and ensure the responsible deployment of AI across federal ministries and entities.

Commencement 2026: Opening the black box of AI

Wednesday, 20 May, 2026

Commencement 2026: Opening the black box of AI

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As AI systems grow more human-like, their internal logic remains largely hidden. MBZUAI graduate Chenxi Wang is uncovering how they process language, reasoning, and emotion.

EDB signs strategic partnership with MBZUAI to advance AI education, internship and industry-relevant research

Monday, 18 May, 2026

EDB signs strategic partnership with MBZUAI to advance AI education, internship and industry-relevant research

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The collaboration aims to foster a sustainable ecosystem of innovation and real-world application across key economic sectors.

Solving a fundamental problem in causal discovery

Monday, 18 May, 2026

Solving a fundamental problem in causal discovery

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A new approach led by MBZUAI helps researchers identify which causal relationships can truly be recovered from data – and which remain fundamentally unknowable.

Commencement 2026: Why Ahmed Alshamsi sees field experts and youth as the real builders of the future

Thursday, 14 May, 2026

Commencement 2026: Why Ahmed Alshamsi sees field experts and youth as the real builders of the future

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MBZUAI computer vision graduate and Y71 founder believes AI's greatest value emerges when domain experts, students, and institutions are enabled to turn real problems into practical solutions.

From first cohort to valedictorian: Hanoona Rasheed’s rise at MBZUAI

Tuesday, 12 May, 2026

From first cohort to valedictorian: Hanoona Rasheed’s rise at MBZUAI

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After six years of remarkable research and global impact, the Class of 2026 valedictorian will stay on at MBZUAI – choosing discovery over Silicon Valley.

President’s address to the Class of 2026

Friday, 8 May, 2026

President’s address to the Class of 2026

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MBZUAI President and University Professor, Eric Xing, celebrated the graduating Class of 2026 – hailing them as the "builders of society's future".

Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed attends Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence 2026 commencement ceremony

Thursday, 7 May, 2026

Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed attends Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence 2026 commencement ceremony

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MBZUAI's Class of 2026 is made up of 140 Ph.D. and Master's graduates across Computer Science, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, and Robotics.

Commencement 2026: Helping AI see the world better – to build a better world

Wednesday, 6 May, 2026

Commencement 2026: Helping AI see the world better – to build a better world

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Muhammad Maaz aims to help AI develop a richer, more complete understanding of the visual world – an ambition well suited to his visionary spirit.

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