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Rabdan Academy delegation visits MBZUAI

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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.

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