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HE Dr. Sultan Al Jaber highlights MBZUAI role in shaping the UAE next 50

Tuesday, 30 November, 2021

HE Dr. Sultan Al Jaber highlights MBZUAI role in shaping the UAE next 50

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MBZUAI Student Council and Emirati students enjoyed an audience with H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Chairman of the MBZUAI Board of Trustees, on his most recent campus visit last week.

Innovating Agritech, serving the nation

Wednesday, 24 November, 2021

Innovating Agritech, serving the nation

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Two student teams from Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) have taken top honors in the first edition of the Agritech Hackathon or “Agrithon,” organized by the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Security Authority (ADAFSA) and held as part of the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Security Week.

MBZUAI delegation explores partnerships with L’X and IP Paris

Wednesday, 24 November, 2021

MBZUAI delegation explores partnerships with L’X and IP Paris

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The president of Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), Professor Eric Xing, and his delegation, met with the President of École Polytechnique (L’X) and Institut Polytechnique de Paris (IP), Eric Labaye. The two leaders discussed a wide range of research initiatives in artificial intelligence at L’X and IP Paris, as well as at MBZUAI in the United Arab Emirates.

MBZUAI celebrates diversity with music, dance, and food – International Day 2021

Thursday, 18 November, 2021

MBZUAI celebrates diversity with music, dance, and food – International Day 2021

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Music, dance and food brought together MBZUAI’s multicultural student body to celebrate International Day 2021 on November 17 at the Masdar City campus. The colorful and lively event featured country pavilions, performances, and a buffet of international cuisine. It is the first event of its kind in MBZUAI’s short history, attracting more than 300 staff, faculty, researchers, and students.

Harvard’s Parkes brings AI insights to UAE

Wednesday, 10 November, 2021

Harvard’s Parkes brings AI insights to UAE

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Harvard University Professor David C. Parkes will take participants through an exciting session this week on AI, Machine Learning and Economy as part of the MBZUAI Executive Program. As a globally known researcher, Parkes has broken ground in multi-agent AI, bounded rationality, machine learning and decisions, intelligence architectures, game theory, and algorithmic economics.

Citadel CEO brings vital industry knowledge to UAE

Wednesday, 10 November, 2021

Citadel CEO brings vital industry knowledge to UAE

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The Chief Executive Officer of Citadel Securities, Dr. Peng Zhao, is set to deliver a lecture this week on AI, Machine Learning and Economy as part of the MBZUAI Executive Program. One of the early architects of Citadel Securities, Zhao joined the firm as a senior quantitative researcher before becoming CEO in 2017.

Jordan brings starpower to UAE AI education

Tuesday, 9 November, 2021

Jordan brings starpower to UAE AI education

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UC Berkeley Distinguished Professor Michael I. Jordan will lead a session on AI, Machine Learning and Economy as part of the MBZUAI Executive Program. Jordan—a celebrated academic and thought leader—is one of 16 eminent faculty in artificial intelligence and machine learning to be featured as part of the program.

Building an AI community

Monday, 8 November, 2021

Building an AI community

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Participants from the MBZUAI Executive Program gathered on Saturday, November 6, for a day of engaging activities designed to build bridges between participants and facilitate collaboration. Around 30 participants and leaders from MBZUAI took part in planned activities designed to open essential dialogue and begin the process of building an AI community.

Rabdan Academy delegation visits MBZUAI

Thursday, 4 November, 2021

Rabdan Academy delegation visits MBZUAI

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A delegation from Rabdan Academy met with MBZUAI senior leadership. The delegation included James Morse, Academy President; Dr. Faisal Al Kaabi, Dean of Faculty; Mariam Al Balooshi, Director of Capabilities Development & Innovation; Dr. Shamma Al Naqbi, Acting Student Service Director; Dr. Amanda Davies, Program Chair of Science in Policing and security; and Dr. John Hardy, Research Manager.

MBZUAI and US-UAE Business Council explore AI partnerships in healthcare and beyond

Thursday, 4 November, 2021

MBZUAI and US-UAE Business Council explore AI partnerships in healthcare and beyond

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MBZUAI leadership, faculty and staff received delegates from the US-UAE Business Council Trade Mission. MBZUAI President, Professor Eric Xing, addressed the delegation alongside US-UAE Business Council President Danny Sebright.

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