Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim visited MBZUAI and was received by UAE Minister Dr. Sultan Al Jaber to strengthen technology ties between the two countries. MBZUAI faculty presented research on healthcare AI, the AIOS platform for efficient AI computing, and LLMs like Vicuna and Jais. MBZUAI also announced partnerships with G42, Cerebras, and India’s Centre for Development of Advanced Computing. Why it matters: The visit underscores the UAE's commitment to AI research and international collaboration, particularly in areas like sustainable AI and Arabic language models.
A delegation from Malaysia, including His Royal Highness Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah Ibni Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, visited MBZUAI. The delegation toured the campus and discussed potential collaborations between MBZUAI and Malaysian educational institutions. Discussions also covered leveraging AI for societal and economic benefits, and how MBZUAI's curriculum will shape future AI experts. Why it matters: This visit signals growing international interest in MBZUAI and potential partnerships that could foster AI development in both the UAE and Malaysia.
The King of Malaysia met with MBZUAI leadership, including Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber and Peng Xiao, to discuss potential cooperation in AI development. They discussed MBZUAI's vision and graduate programs, noting applications received from Malaysia and other countries. MBZUAI has received over 7,000 applications since its establishment in 2019 and will offer M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs in machine learning, computer vision, and NLP. Why it matters: This meeting signifies growing international interest in MBZUAI and Abu Dhabi's efforts to establish itself as a global AI hub, fostering potential collaborations between the UAE and Malaysia.
Kazakhstan's Prime Minister, Askar Mamin, and senior delegates visited Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) and were hosted by Professor Eric Xing and Dr. Behjat Al Yousuf. The visit included a tour of the MBZUAI campus in Masdar City and a briefing on the university's goals. Discussion between Mr. Shigeo Katsu, President of Nazarbayev University in Kazakhstan, and MBZUAI leadership explored potential partnerships. Why it matters: This visit signals growing interest and potential collaboration between Central Asian nations and the UAE in the field of AI research and education.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited MBZUAI and was briefed on academic programs, research areas, and partnerships. Researchers presented AI projects spanning energy, climate, medicine, genetics, media, and robotics, and two start-ups from the university’s incubator showcased their work. MBZUAI President Professor Eric Xing noted the university's ranking as 10th globally in AI fields. Why it matters: The visit underscores the UAE's commitment to developing national AI talent and building a knowledge-based economy with AI at its core.