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Stay up-to-date with the latest news from MBZUAI and the wider industry, featuring insights into ongoing University research, innovations, and developments shaping the future of artificial intelligence. The Node gathers expert commentary, press announcements, and initiatives from the University and its partners, keeping you informed on the most relevant trends and breakthroughs.

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.

MBZUAI Senior Leadership Meet with Delegation from Poland to Discuss Opportunities for Collaboration

Saturday, 3 July, 2021

MBZUAI Senior Leadership Meet with Delegation from Poland to Discuss Opportunities for Collaboration

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Mr. Jakub Sławek, Deputy Head of Mission & Mr. Pawel Maczka, III Secretary in Political and Economic Dept., from the Embassy of Poland in the UAE (#PlinEmirates) met with Dr. Behjat Al Yousuf, Executive Vice President for Outreach and Engagement, Prof. Le Song, Deputy Department Chair for Machine Learning & Reem Al Orfali, Director of Student Affairs to discuss collaboration opportunities between MBZUAI and institutions in #Poland.

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 […]

In conversation with the president of The Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence

Wednesday, 23 June, 2021

In conversation with the president of The Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence

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AI is a major topic where you are trying to build a connection between AI and data science. Without exaggeration, AI touches every discipline - chemistry, physics, biology, social science, mathematics- which all produce data or principles for understanding data. AI becomes a tool for researchers in all these domains to do their jobs or a vehicle for them to ground their work on applications that can impact all walks of life and become the engine for the economy. AI deserves a university-level foundation. There is a need to investigate and explore how to nurture and further advance AI, and there is a need to train the next generation of workforce proficient with AI to advance the economy. Society needs to explore such new opportunities to secure a future for growth and development. AI has the potential to advance this function and deliver such results.

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 Delegation from Republic of Costa Rico

Thursday, 6 May, 2021

MBZUAI Welcomes Delegation from Republic of Costa Rico

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H.E. Adriana Bolanos Argueta, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship of the Republic of Costa Rica along with H.E. Francisco J. Chacón Hernández, Ambassador of the Republic of Costa Rica in the UAE met with MBZUAI Executive Vice President for Outreach and Engagement, Dr. Behjat Al Yousuf, and Reem Al Orfali, Director of Student Affairs, to discuss potential collaboration between MBZUAI and universities in Costa_Rica.

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.

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