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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.

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.

AI foundation model GluFormer outperforms clinical standards in forecasting diabetes and cardiovascular risk

Wednesday, 14 January, 2026

AI foundation model GluFormer outperforms clinical standards in forecasting diabetes and cardiovascular risk

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Nature-published paper with MBZUAI researchers demonstrates how AI can transform glucose data into powerful predictors of long-term health, offering a new foundation for precision medicine.

MBZUAI launches Institute for Agriculture and AI to advance digital advisory solutions for smallholder farmers

Wednesday, 10 December, 2025

MBZUAI launches Institute for Agriculture and AI to advance digital advisory solutions for smallholder farmers

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The IAAI has been established in collaboration with the International Affairs Office at the UAE Presidential Court and the Gates Foundation.

In line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the newly established Tahnoon bin Zayed Scholarship in AI Excellence program supports outstanding undergraduate talent at MBZUAI

Thursday, 4 December, 2025

In line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the newly established Tahnoon bin Zayed Scholarship in AI Excellence program supports outstanding undergraduate talent at MBZUAI

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This merit-based Scholarship aims to support approximately 350 undergraduate students over six years. Candidates will go through a rigorous selection process. Selection criteria will focus on mathematical fluency, leadership, and an entrepreneurial attitude. In addition to financial support, the recipients of this prestigious Scholarship will be provided with exclusive opportunities to represent the UAE at high-profile youth events locally and globally, and resources to pursue their entrepreneurship ventures and technology innovations.

What reinforcement learning can teach language models about reasoning

Monday, 1 December, 2025

What reinforcement learning can teach language models about reasoning

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GURU, a new benchmark from the Institute of Foundation Models at MBZUAI, exposes the uneven ways reasoning transfers between core domains.

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