A delegation from Malaysia, including His Royal Highness Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah Ibni Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, visited MBZUAI. The delegation toured the campus and discussed potential collaborations between MBZUAI and Malaysian educational institutions. Discussions also covered leveraging AI for societal and economic benefits, and how MBZUAI's curriculum will shape future AI experts. Why it matters: This visit signals growing international interest in MBZUAI and potential partnerships that could foster AI development in both the UAE and Malaysia.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim visited MBZUAI and was received by UAE Minister Dr. Sultan Al Jaber to strengthen technology ties between the two countries. MBZUAI faculty presented research on healthcare AI, the AIOS platform for efficient AI computing, and LLMs like Vicuna and Jais. MBZUAI also announced partnerships with G42, Cerebras, and India’s Centre for Development of Advanced Computing. Why it matters: The visit underscores the UAE's commitment to AI research and international collaboration, particularly in areas like sustainable AI and Arabic language models.
The King of Malaysia met with MBZUAI leadership, including Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber and Peng Xiao, to discuss potential cooperation in AI development. They discussed MBZUAI's vision and graduate programs, noting applications received from Malaysia and other countries. MBZUAI has received over 7,000 applications since its establishment in 2019 and will offer M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs in machine learning, computer vision, and NLP. Why it matters: This meeting signifies growing international interest in MBZUAI and Abu Dhabi's efforts to establish itself as a global AI hub, fostering potential collaborations between the UAE and Malaysia.
A delegation of senior officials from Singapore, including Minister Mohamed Maliki Bin Osman and Ambassador Kamal R. Vaswani, visited MBZUAI. They were hosted by MBZUAI's VP of Corporate Services Ian Matthews, Director of Outreach and Engagement Dr. Hosni Ghedira, and Director of Special Projects, Yun Xu. The visit involved discussions about MBZUAI's achievements and potential future collaborations. Why it matters: This signals growing international interest in MBZUAI and opportunities for partnerships in AI research and education between the UAE and Singapore.
MBZUAI hosted a senior delegation from Indonesia to explore future cooperation. The delegation toured the MBZUAI campus in Masdar City and the Visitor Center. Professor Eric Xing presented the university’s objectives and strategic plans. Why it matters: This visit indicates MBZUAI's growing role in international AI education and collaboration, particularly with countries seeking to develop their AI capabilities.