MBZUAI and ADSG sign agreement at GITEX on AI training programs

MBZUAI and the Abu Dhabi School of Government (ADSG) signed a Memorandum of Understanding, Sunday, October 17, to develop a specialized learning journey on artificial intelligence. The programs aim to provide the UAE’s leadership with the kinds of valuable insights and connections they will need as they integrate AI-related technologies into governance, industry, education, healthcare and more.

Signed on the first day of GITEX 2021, the agreement sees the development of unique, joint-training programs fostering knowledge exchange in the area of AI, while also aligning with the wider strategy of UAE leadership.

The programs will include executive AI programs, as well as data science and AI for different sectors of activities, to name a few. As part of the agreement, MBZUAI and ADSG will also offer practical seminars and workshops on key areas of research in AI.

“At ADSG, our aim is to provide learning journeys that will further strengthen Abu Dhabi government employee capabilities and competencies, as well as contribute to the sustainable development of UAE’s knowledge economy. This collaboration comes as part of our efforts to support Abu Dhabi’s digitalization agenda and to deepen insights on AI in the emirate through our world-class programs and initiatives,” H.E. Mohammed Gheyath Mohammed, Acting Director-General of ADSG said.

“Our partnership with MBZUAI is a longstanding one and we have built a sustainable relationship together to have an understanding of what is needed in the fast-paced world of AI and we value their expertise in the domains of research and information that serves the goals and vision of the Emirates and the UAE’s government sectors,” Mohammed added.

“We are pleased to be partnering again with ADSG, as their commitment to realizing the vision of the UAE government is a truly valuable one. We are proud to be aligned with their efforts on knowledge transfer and we look forward to working together to inject our research function and offer the kind of expertise and resources that will bolster their efforts,” MBZUAI President Eric Xing said.

MBZUAI aims to establish and continually evolve interdisciplinary, collaborative research and development capability in the field of AI, while educating students to be innovators and leaders with the breadth and depth of knowledge to grow technology and enterprise in the UAE and globally.

As the leading platform for enhancing competencies and human capital in the Emirate, the ADSG is responsible for creating and offering diverse learning opportunities based on the best international practices that are in line with the needs, vision, and aspirations of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.