AI Youth Advisory Board

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Nominations are now open

AI Youth Advisory Board

A recurring, youth-led program that amplifies student voices, builds AI leadership, and positions MBZUAI as the defining hub for future AI talent across the UAE.

What is the AI Youth Advisory Board?

The AI Youth Advisory Board gives high school and undergraduate students a real voice in shaping MBZUAI's AI outreach and education. Members are active contributors – bringing youth perspectives into NDP programs, supporting events, leading peer outreach, and ensuring everything we do remains genuinely student-driven.

Amplify student voices

Integrate real youth perspectives into MBZUAI's outreach and education efforts.

Build AI leadership

Develop leadership, communication, and creative skills through AI-focused initiatives.

Strengthen community ties

Build stronger connections between MBZUAI and local schools, families, and communities.

Peer outreach

Members promote MBZUAI programs among school peers across the UAE.

Meet the Board

Our inaugural cohort brings together 10 exceptional students from across the UAE – eight board members and two contributors – each bringing distinct skills and perspectives.

Fidaan Anver

Head of the Board

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Abu Dhabi
Indian
Sunrise English
Private School

Fatima Aljunaibi

Deputy Head

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Abu Dhabi
Emirati
Applied Technology
Schools (ATS)

Zainab Shahid

Outreach Ambassador

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Abu Dhabi
Pakistani
Merryland International
School

Mariam Gamal

Board Coordinator

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Dubai
Egyptian
Al Estiqlal Private School

Ebtihal Noureldin

Communication Advocate

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Abu Dhabi
Sudanese
Al Shahama School

Murtaza Subhab

Communication Advocate

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Abu Dhabi
Pakistani
Raha International School

Sahal Muhammad

Events Lead / Officer

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Dubai
Pakistani
The Westminster School

Abdulaziz Alharmoodi

Digital Media Officer

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Abu Dhabi
Emirati
Al Ittihad Private National School

Contributors

Key achievements and publications

A record of Cohort 1's milestones, contributions, and published work – an archive that grows with each cohort.

Board launch – August 2025

Inaugural cohort officially launched at MBZUAI, marking the establishment of the first AI Youth Advisory Board in the UAE university space.

Milestone

NEXTGEN Winter 2025 support

Board members contributed to the NEXTGEN Winter 2025 program as youth voices and student-side support throughout the cohort.

Event

AI Unfiltered Workshop – 25 April 2026

AYAB members designed and led a half-day workshop at the MBZUAI campus for 50-60 high school students (Grades 10-12), taking on the role of facilitators.

Event