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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.

MBZUAI research initiative receives $1 million funding from Google.org

Monday, 16 February, 2026

MBZUAI research initiative receives $1 million funding from Google.org

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The funding will help MBZUAI's Thamar Solorio develop inclusive, high-performance AI for the region’s diverse linguistic landscape.

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence launches The Academy and world’s first AI x Arts Fellowship

Monday, 9 February, 2026

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence launches The Academy and world’s first AI x Arts Fellowship

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The launch event also showcased the university’s commitment to tangible impact through the presentation of its Leading Capstone Projects. Among the winning solutions was an AI-powered personalised longevity companion designed to improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare spending in Abu Dhabi.

CBUAE issues gold and silver commemorative coins to mark the 5th anniversary of Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence

Monday, 9 February, 2026

CBUAE issues gold and silver commemorative coins to mark the 5th anniversary of Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence

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The issuance of commemorative coins coincides with Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence’s fifth‑anniversary celebrations, reflecting its pioneering journey at of AI, science and humanity ecosystem, while reinforcing the UAE’s position as a global leader in innovation and advanced technology. The commemorative coins have been delivered to MBZUAI and will not be available for sale at CBUAE or the University.

MBZUAI marks five years of pioneering AI excellence with anniversary ceremony and weeklong celebrations

Friday, 6 February, 2026

MBZUAI marks five years of pioneering AI excellence with anniversary ceremony and weeklong celebrations

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The celebrations were held under the theme “Pioneering Tomorrow: AI, Science and Humanity,” and featured events, lectures, activities, and announcements.

MBZUAI and Minerva Humanoids announce strategic research partnership to advance humanoid robotics for applications in the energy sector

Thursday, 29 January, 2026

MBZUAI and Minerva Humanoids announce strategic research partnership to advance humanoid robotics for applications in the energy sector

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The partnership will facilitate the development of next-generation humanoid robotics tailored for safety-critical industrial operations.

MBZUAI launches K2 Think V2: UAE’s fully sovereign, next-generation reasoning system

Tuesday, 27 January, 2026

MBZUAI launches K2 Think V2: UAE’s fully sovereign, next-generation reasoning system

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The 70-billion parameter advanced reasoning system is now built on the K2-V2 base model – the Institute of Foundation Models' frontier-class open-source foundation model.

K2 Think V2: a fully sovereign reasoning model

Tuesday, 27 January, 2026

K2 Think V2: a fully sovereign reasoning model

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MBZUAI's Institute of Foundation Models has released its first fully sovereign reasoning model with a new version of K2 Think. 

Eric Xing explores the ‘next phase of intelligence’ at Davos

Friday, 23 January, 2026

Eric Xing explores the ‘next phase of intelligence’ at Davos

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Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, MBZUAI President and University Professor Eric Xing looked ahead to the potential of physical, social, and philosophical intelligence.

MBZUAI signs agreement with World Economic Forum as Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR)

Thursday, 22 January, 2026

MBZUAI signs agreement with World Economic Forum as Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR)

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MBZUAI will launch the Centre for Intelligent Future as a global platform – connecting AI research with the world’s most pressing economic, social, and human challenges.

When AI learns to listen: how researchers are decoding baby cries to help new parents

Thursday, 22 January, 2026

When AI learns to listen: how researchers are decoding baby cries to help new parents

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An AI-powered app trained on more than 1,000 baby cries aims to reduce stress for new parents by providing meaningful insights.

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