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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.

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.

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.

Beyond language: Eric Xing on the next frontier of artificial intelligence

Wednesday, 29 April, 2026

Beyond language: Eric Xing on the next frontier of artificial intelligence

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MBZUAI President and University Professor, Eric Xing, spoke with The Washington Post about world models and how they will redefine AI.

Collaborative drones for long-range perception

Friday, 27 February, 2026

Collaborative drones for long-range perception

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MBZUAI’s Xingxing Zuo has developed a dynamic-baseline approach that enables accurate depth mapping far beyond conventional stereo systems.

Alumni Spotlight: driving AI transformation at a financial giant

Wednesday, 18 February, 2026

Alumni Spotlight: driving AI transformation at a financial giant

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MBZUAI alumnus Steven Hoang explains how he is using his master’s in machine learning to help shape the AI strategy of Wells Fargo – one of the biggest banks in the United States.

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.

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