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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.

From sky to sea: A biologically inspired aerial–aquatic robot

Thursday, 23 October, 2025

From sky to sea: A biologically inspired aerial–aquatic robot

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MBZUAI's Ke Wu will unveil his new transmedia drone design at IROS 2025 – designed to move in air and water, and inspired by the diving beetle.

AI’s next frontier: Shorooq’s Dr. Bilal Baloch on what it takes to secure venture capital in a shifting market

Thursday, 23 October, 2025

AI’s next frontier: Shorooq’s Dr. Bilal Baloch on what it takes to secure venture capital in a shifting market

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Baloch offered insights and inspiration to the MBZUAI community during a fireside chat hosted by the Incubation and Entrepreneurship Center.

Satellites are speaking a visual language that today’s AI doesn’t quite get

Wednesday, 22 October, 2025

Satellites are speaking a visual language that today’s AI doesn’t quite get

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MBZUAI researchers have co-developed GEOBench-VLM, a benchmark testing AI’s geospatial skills for disasters, climate, and cities.

When AI stops playing “spot the difference” and starts understanding changes in MRIs

Wednesday, 22 October, 2025

When AI stops playing “spot the difference” and starts understanding changes in MRIs

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Researchers from MBZUAI have helped develop a new system that could drastically improve treatment decisions for people with MS.

MBZUAI and Department of Health Abu Dhabi partner to advance biomedical AI and precision healthcare

Monday, 20 October, 2025

MBZUAI and Department of Health Abu Dhabi partner to advance biomedical AI and precision healthcare

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The MoU signed at GITEX establishes collaboration on joint research across genomics, precision medicine, robotics, and AI-powered diagnostics.

MBZUAI’s Incubation and Entrepreneurship Center Launches Demo Day for AI Builders in Abu Dhabi

Monday, 20 October, 2025

MBZUAI’s Incubation and Entrepreneurship Center Launches Demo Day for AI Builders in Abu Dhabi

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Unlike most pitch events, the IEC's Build It platform is designed for products and prototypes already in progress.

ADCMC signs Memorandum of Understanding with Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence to advance cooperation

Saturday, 18 October, 2025

ADCMC signs Memorandum of Understanding with Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence to advance cooperation

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The Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre Abu Dhabi has signed a memorandum of understanding with MBZUAI to strengthen cooperation and exchange expertise in technological innovation and artificial intelligence.

Abu Dhabi Department of Energy and MBZUAI partner to advance AI solutions for energy

Thursday, 16 October, 2025

Abu Dhabi Department of Energy and MBZUAI partner to advance AI solutions for energy

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The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy and MBZUAI have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on advancing the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in the energy sector. 

MBZUAI launches K2 Think Hackathon to turn ideas into real world impact

Tuesday, 14 October, 2025

MBZUAI launches K2 Think Hackathon to turn ideas into real world impact

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Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence has launched the K2 Think Hackathon, an international challenge inviting innovators, developers, researchers, founders and students from secondary and high schools to build groundbreaking applications powered by K2 Think, a leading open-source system for advanced reasoning.

K2 Think Hackathon: could your idea turn into impact in 48 hours?

Tuesday, 14 October, 2025

K2 Think Hackathon: could your idea turn into impact in 48 hours?

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MBZUAI has launched the K2 Think Hackathon, with the winning team’s idea set to be integrated into the K2 Think app.

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