MBZUAI Executive Program

Join the UAE’s most ambitious and elite leaders in shaping the nation’s AI-driven future.

The MBZUAI Executive Program is the premier AI executive program for the UAE’s most visionary executives in industry and government.

Hosted by MBZUAI, the world’s first graduate-level AI University, the program brings together world-class instructors and a collaborative pedagogy to help leaders tap into AI-driven opportunities and address issues of national priority.

Now in its sixth edition, MEP has over 200 distinguished alumni, including undersecretaries, ambassadors, CEOs, and director generals. These leaders have become champions of AI innovation in the UAE and beyond.

If you are an executive eager to harness AI’s transformative power and lead the future of innovation, this program is for you.

before seats are filled!


Some of our distinguished Alumni include



  • H.H. Sheikha Shamma Al Nahyan
    President & CEO
    UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators


  • H.E. Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum
    UAE Ambassador to Sweden


  • Sheikha Noora Al Shamsi
    Head of Leadership Training
    Ministry of Education


  • H.E. Alia Al Mazrouei
    Minister of State for Entrepreneurship
    UAE Government


  • H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti
    Head of Cyber Security
    UAE Government


  • H.E. Mohamed Bin Taliah
    Chief of Government Services
    UAE Government


  • H.E. Eng. Majed Al Mesmar
    Director General
    TDRA


  • H.E. Raja Al Mazrouei
    CEO
    Etihad Credit Insurance


  • H.E. Eng. Hamad Al Dhaheri
    Undersecretary
    Department of Community Development
    Abu Dhabi Government


  • H.E. Eng. Ahmed Al Rumaithi
    Undersecretary
    Department of Energy
    Abu Dhabi Government


  • H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Askar
    Director General
    TAMM
    Abu Dhabi Government


  • H.E. Nadia Al Thaibani
    Executive Director
    Common Digital Platforms
    Department of Government Enablement
    Abu Dhabi Government


Apply now

Modules

Hear from our participants

  • “Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to play a fundamental role in the UAE’s transition to a green economy and in achieving our Net Zero goals by 2050. The MBZUAI Executive Programme has delivered vital insight into how AI research is delivering real-world solutions to climate challenge.  After participating in the programme, I am committed to ensuring AI tools are integrated into our strategies at the UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators, as we work alongside our partners to build a more sustainable future.” 

    H.H. Sheikha Shamma Al Nahyan, President & CEO, UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators

  • “The Fourth Industrial Revolution led to an exponential sure in the amount of data we deal with in organizations and governments around the world. It is only through the application of AI analytics that we can draw real value and insight from this data, using it to both inform and achieve our national development priorities. Platforms like the MBZUAI Executive Program are imperative to expanding the AI capabilities of individuals and entire organizations.”

    H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al-Kuwaiti, Head of Cyber Security, UAE Government

  • “Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are very promising in enriching diabetes care and will enable healthcare providers to offer fully personalized care plans while improving research, diagnosis, and treatment. From the MBZUAI Executive Program (MEP), I gained important insights into real-world applications of AI in the healthcare sector and helped forge connections with a diverse team of senior innovators implementing AI in their own organizations. The MEP has given renewed energy and confidence to continue to lead Imperial College London Diabetes Centre on its digital transformation journey and help predict, prevent, and better treat diabetes in the UAE.”

    Dr. Mai Al Jaber, CEO, Imperial College London Diabetes Centre, M42

  • “With digital transformation underpinning the growth and efficiency of the UAE’s government services, we are now able to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to better understand and more quickly deliver what the country’s population needs.  From data analysis to forecasting trends, we have developed a more nuanced understanding of how AI can shape the future of digital citizen services.”

    H.E. Mohamed Bin Taliah, Chief of Government Services, UAE Government

  • “The energy sector in Abu Dhabi has produced vast amounts of digital data, and AI is a critical element of analysing such information to better allocate resources and enhance operations, and derive better-informed strategies, policies, and regulations for the Energy sector through the evolving use of AI and Machine Learning in various DoE functions – the MBZUAI Executive Programme delivered robust insight on how AI can leverage big data enable greater flexibility and productivity within our industry.”

    H.E. Eng. Ahmed Al Rumaithi, Undersecretary, Department of Energy, Abu Dhabi Government

  • “AI-led digital initiatives of the UAE Judicial Department have achieved a qualitative leap in service delivery, especially with the rollout of our 100% remote litigation scheme. Enhancing our team members’ human resource capabilities is imperative as we aim for global leadership in justice delivery. The MBZUAI Executive Program represents the need of the hour and will go a long way in building the AI capabilities of our ministry and the country at large.”

    H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kamali, Director General of The Institute of Training and Judicial Studies, Ministry of Justice

Seek your potential


Enroll in the MBZUAI Executive Program to learn the latest AI developments from globally renowned instructors using active learning methodologies. Enhance your skills to tackle real-world challenges with AI solutions.

The program covers cutting-edge research and applications in machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and robotics, applied across healthcare, technology, climate, energy, urban planning, policy, ethics, and business strategy.

Choose our new 16 week course designed for UAE based leaders.


Experience the power of MBZUAI’s Executive Education program inside and outside the classroom.