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H.E. Sara Musallam, Chairwoman of Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), met with MBZUAI President, Prof. Eric Xing

Thursday, 15 July, 2021

H.E. Sara Musallam, Chairwoman of Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), met with MBZUAI President, Prof. Eric Xing

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H.E. Sara Musallam, Chairwoman of Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), met with our President, Prof. Eric Xing, and our executive team on June 16, 2021. During the visit, which included a tour of our campus at Masdar City, they discussed MBZUAI’s vision for using AI as a transformative tool for positive progress, the key milestones of the University and programs offered, MBZUAI's role in supporting the education ecosystem in Abu Dhabi as well as the potential collaborations between MBZUAI and ADEK.

20,000 UAE Students to Learn Coding Under New National Initiative

Thursday, 15 July, 2021

20,000 UAE Students to Learn Coding Under New National Initiative

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Dubai: Some 20,000 students will learn coding at eight UAE universities under the new National Programme for Coders, it was announced on Wednesday. It comes in line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to activate the role of national universities in supporting the talents of coding in the UAE.

Responsible AI for the Future of Our Societies

Monday, 28 June, 2021

Responsible AI for the Future of Our Societies

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Watch our talk where our President, Professor Eric Xing, discussed how AI enables humans to achieve their fullest potential at work rather than taking over jobs. He also emphasizes how […]

MBZUAI Leadership Welcome Delegation from Luxembourg

Tuesday, 1 June, 2021

MBZUAI Leadership Welcome Delegation from Luxembourg

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H.E. Franz Fayot, Minister of Economy of Luxembourg & H.E. Elisabeth Cardoso, Ambassador of Luxembourg to the UAE, met with our President, Prof. Eric Xing, Dr. Behjat Al Yousuf, Executive […]

MBZUAI Welcomes Senior Delegation from Weizmann Institute in Abu Dhabi

Monday, 3 May, 2021

MBZUAI Welcomes Senior Delegation from Weizmann Institute in Abu Dhabi

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A senior delegation from Weizmann Institute of Science led by President Professor Alon Chen visited the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) in Abu Dhabi to discuss the strategic planning and roadmap of MBZUAI-WIS Joint Program for Artificial Intelligence Research (AI Program). The delegation was warmly received by MBUZAI President Professor Eric Xing, and were given a tour of the campus facilities.

From Performance-oriented AI to Production- and Industrial-AI

Tuesday, 6 April, 2021

From Performance-oriented AI to Production- and Industrial-AI

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Machine learning systems for complex tasks – such as controlling industrial manufacturing processes in real-time; or writing medical imaging case reports – are becoming increasing sophisticated and consist of a […]

Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Visits with MBZUAI Leadership

Sunday, 14 March, 2021

Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Visits with MBZUAI Leadership

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His Excellency Askar Mamin, Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, and senior delegates visited Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), the world’s first graduate-level, research-based artificial intelligence (AI) university. The delegation of Kazakh officials was hosted by Professor Eric Xing, President of MBZUAI and Dr. Behjat Al Yousuf, Executive Vice President for Outreach and Engagement.

SEHA, MBZUAI to Collaborate on Clinical Research

Monday, 1 March, 2021

SEHA, MBZUAI to Collaborate on Clinical Research

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Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), the largest healthcare network in the UAE, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), the world’s first graduate-level, research-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) university, to integrate the use of AI into the provision of medical care, enhancing clinical expertise and elevating the patient experience.

MBZUAI and Weizmann Institute of Science establish joint AI Program

Tuesday, 23 February, 2021

MBZUAI and Weizmann Institute of Science establish joint AI Program

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Following on from the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) and the Weizmann Institute of Science (WIS) in September 2020, the two institutions have announced the establishment of the MBZUAI-WIS Joint Program for Artificial Intelligence Research (the AI Program). The new program will promote collaborative initiatives in fundamental artificial intelligence (AI) research and will explore AI applications in domains such as healthcare, genomics and more.

Ukraine President and First Lady Visit MBZUAI and Meet Senior Management

Sunday, 14 February, 2021

Ukraine President and First Lady Visit MBZUAI and Meet Senior Management

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The President of Ukraine, His Excellency Volodymyr Zelensky, and the First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska visited Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), the world’s first graduate-level, research-based artificial intelligence (AI) university. The delegation of Ukrainian officials was hosted by Dr. Eric Xing, President of MBZUAI; Dr. Behjat Al Yousuf, Executive Vice President for Outreach and Engagement; Professor Ling Shao, Executive Vice President and Provost; Dr. Hosni Ghedira, Director Engagement Services, and Reem Al Orfali, Director of Student Affairs.

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