MBZUAI concluded its inaugural Global AI Leadership Program (GAILP) in Abu Dhabi, hosting 46 participants from UAE's public and private sectors. The program, delivered by The Academy, featured insights from faculty at MBZUAI, MIT Sloan, NYU, and industry experts from ADNOC and Palantir. UAE Minister Omar bin Sultan Al Olama presented at the event, emphasizing the importance of AI understanding for decision-makers. Why it matters: The program aims to equip UAE leaders with the knowledge to drive AI adoption and transformation across sectors, reinforcing Abu Dhabi's position as a global AI leader.
MBZUAI concluded the second edition of its Global AI Leadership Program (GAILP), which brought together 36 senior decision-makers from UAE government, industry, and innovation. The five-day program featured MBZUAI faculty and guest speakers such as H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama and ADNOC VP Majed Al Fulaiti. Sessions covered AI fundamentals, data-driven prediction, governance, and human-machine collaboration, with emphasis on practical decision-making. Why it matters: The program aims to equip UAE leaders with the knowledge to lead in an AI-driven world, promoting responsible AI integration across sectors.
MBZUAI has completed the second edition of its Global AI Leadership Program (GAILP), designed to equip senior UAE decision-makers with the knowledge to lead in an AI-driven environment. The five-day program included leaders from government, industry, and the innovation ecosystem, with sessions focusing on AI fundamentals, data-driven prediction, workforce transformation, and governance. Participants also discussed the ethical considerations for AI usage.
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.
The fifth edition of the MBZUAI Executive Program (MEP) concluded with 44 leaders from UAE's public and private sectors generating six innovative AI-driven ideas. Participants engaged in 16 weeks of learning, including modules on AI fundamentals, industry changes, policy, and ethics, with instruction from MBZUAI, UC Berkeley, and other top institutions. The capstone projects focused on using AI to solve national challenges under the theme of sustainability, including an AI-driven personalized learning platform for UAE schools. Why it matters: The program demonstrates MBZUAI's role in shaping future leaders and fostering AI innovation to address national priorities in the UAE.