From student to clean tech startup

Summary

MBZUAI computer vision graduate Yahia Dalbah pivoted from electrical engineering to a role at FortyGuard, a clean tech startup focused on geospatial analysis of outdoor temperatures. He will be a research and development engineer, responsible for machine learning and computer vision algorithms. FortyGuard provides governments and businesses with tools to measure and analyze factors affecting heat and temperature. Why it matters: This highlights the potential for AI education in the UAE to drive innovation in sustainability and environmental solutions through local startups.