A delegation from Rabdan Academy, led by Academy President James Morse, visited MBZUAI and met with President Eric Xing and other senior leaders. They toured the MBZUAI campus and received an update on MBZUAI activities. Both parties discussed establishing a long-term partnership and exploring future collaborations. Why it matters: Partnerships between specialized academies like Rabdan and research universities like MBZUAI can help align AI education with specific industry and government needs in the UAE.
A delegation of senior officials from Singapore, including Minister Mohamed Maliki Bin Osman and Ambassador Kamal R. Vaswani, visited MBZUAI. They were hosted by MBZUAI's VP of Corporate Services Ian Matthews, Director of Outreach and Engagement Dr. Hosni Ghedira, and Director of Special Projects, Yun Xu. The visit involved discussions about MBZUAI's achievements and potential future collaborations. Why it matters: This signals growing international interest in MBZUAI and opportunities for partnerships in AI research and education between the UAE and Singapore.
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.
Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, visited MBZUAI with a delegation to tour the campus and discuss potential collaborations. The delegation was received by MBZUAI President Eric Xing, G42 CEO Peng Xiao, and other university leaders. The visit showcased MBZUAI's projects and milestones in AI research and education. Why it matters: High-level visits like this reinforce the UAE's commitment to AI development and signal potential future partnerships between academic institutions and emirates.
A delegation from Singapore, led by Ambassador Kamal R Vaswani, visited Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) in Abu Dhabi. The delegation toured the campus and learned about MBZUAI's AI vision. Discussions included the UAE's AI ecosystem and potential future collaborations between Singapore and MBZUAI. Why it matters: Fostering international partnerships between institutions like MBZUAI and Singapore can accelerate AI research and development in the region.