MBZUAI has launched the 6th edition of its Executive Program (MEP) aimed at empowering over 40 senior leaders from UAE's public and private sectors with AI knowledge. The 16-week program will cover AI fundamentals, industry transformations, strategy, policymaking, and ethics. Participants will explore a refreshed curriculum with immersive learning experiences, site visits, and an Ideas Launchpad to address real-world challenges. Why it matters: The program demonstrates the UAE's commitment to AI upskilling and aims to accelerate AI-driven transformations across sectors by equipping leaders with strategic, technical, and ethical foundations of AI.
The sixth cohort of MBZUAI's Executive Program (MEP) has concluded, with 42 UAE leaders graduating after completing the 16-week training. The program aims to strengthen participants’ understanding of AI and drive AI-driven transformation within their organizations. Participants learned from MBZUAI faculty and experts from institutions like MIT, UC Berkeley, and industry leaders from Palantir and e&. Why it matters: This program reflects the UAE's commitment to developing AI leadership and effectively adopting AI solutions across critical sectors, equipping decision-makers with technical knowledge and strategic insights.
MBZUAI is launching the second edition of its Executive Program, following the completion of its inaugural edition in January. The 12-week program aims to enhance AI capacity building for senior leaders in the UAE across both public and private sectors. The program covers topics such as AI ethics, policy-making, and the future of robotics, and is taught by global AI leaders. Why it matters: This program signals the UAE's commitment to developing national AI leadership and integrating AI into its economic development plans.
MBZUAI has launched an Executive Program to help UAE government and business leaders unlock the potential of AI. The program includes six courses delivered by instructors from top academic institutions and global companies. It aims to foster collaboration between government, business, and the scientific community to advance AI development in the UAE. Why it matters: The program reflects the UAE's commitment to becoming a global leader in AI and leveraging it for economic growth.
MBZUAI's executive programs (MEP and MEP-A) have trained nearly 240 senior leaders from the UAE's public and private sectors to implement AI solutions. Cohort six of the MEP begins in April, while the MEP-A will commence later in the year. The programs, taught by instructors from MBZUAI, UC Berkeley, Oxford, Harvard, and MIT, cover AI fundamentals, industry applications, strategy, policymaking, and ethics. Why it matters: These programs aim to empower leaders to contribute to the UAE's growing AI ecosystem and promote ethically-rooted innovation, aligning with the UAE's national AI strategy.