Skip to content
GCC AI Research

Strong AI ecosystem built on collaborative efforts with industry

MBZUAI · Notable

Summary

MBZUAI held an appreciation ceremony recognizing over 30 industry partners for their collaboration in building the AI ecosystem in Abu Dhabi. The event included panel discussions on AI's potential in healthcare and sustainability, featuring speakers from Mubadala Healthcare, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, and the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi. Faculty discussed advancements in NLP and MBZUAI's role in developing Jais and Jais Climate, along with progress in computer vision and machine learning. Why it matters: This event highlights MBZUAI's commitment to fostering partnerships that advance AI research and applications, particularly in areas crucial to the UAE's strategic priorities like healthcare and climate change.

Get the weekly digest

Top AI stories from the GCC region, every week.

Related

SDAIA Highlights Saudi Efforts to Build Integrated AI Ecosystem at Arab Region Expert Meeting - وكالة الأنباء السعودية

SDAIA ·

The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) showcased Saudi Arabia's efforts to develop an integrated AI ecosystem at an Arab Region Expert Meeting. SDAIA highlighted the Kingdom's national AI strategy, which includes investments in infrastructure and initiatives for talent development and innovation. The presentation emphasized Saudi Arabia's commitment to ethical AI principles and fostering regional collaboration in artificial intelligence. Why it matters: This engagement underscores Saudi Arabia's strategic focus on becoming a regional and global leader in AI by building a comprehensive ecosystem and promoting collaboration across the Arab world.