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.
A delegation from the Indonesian Embassy visited MBZUAI on November 23, 2021, to learn about the university. Attendees included Dr. Hosni Ghedira, Ms. Reem Al Orfali, and Mr. Yaqoob Al Blooshi from MBZUAI, and Dr. Ir. Hammam Riza and Mr. Gatot Dwianto from the Indonesian National Agency for Research and Innovation. The visit aimed to establish closer relations and explore future collaboration opportunities. Why it matters: Such visits foster international partnerships in AI research and education, strengthening MBZUAI's global presence and potentially leading to joint projects and knowledge exchange.
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.
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.
A delegation from Singapore, led by Ambassador Kamal R Vaswani, visited Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) in Abu Dhabi. The delegation toured the campus and learned about MBZUAI's AI vision. Discussions included the UAE's AI ecosystem and potential future collaborations between Singapore and MBZUAI. Why it matters: Fostering international partnerships between institutions like MBZUAI and Singapore can accelerate AI research and development in the region.