UAE President visits Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence

Summary

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.