The Ambassador of Costa Rica to the UAE, Francisco J. Chacón Hernández, visited Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI). Discussions covered MBZUAI's milestones, programs, and potential collaborations. The visit included a tour of the Masdar City campus. Why it matters: This visit indicates growing international interest in MBZUAI and the UAE's AI ecosystem, potentially leading to increased student enrollment and research partnerships.
A delegation from the Republic of Costa Rica, including Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. Adriana Bolanos Argueta, visited MBZUAI. They met with Dr. Behjat Al Yousuf and Reem Al Orfali to explore potential collaborations between MBZUAI and Costa Rican universities. Discussions focused on future educational partnerships. Why it matters: This meeting indicates MBZUAI's growing international outreach and its interest in forming academic alliances with institutions beyond the Middle East.
Costa Rican President Carlos Alvarado Quesada visited MBZUAI and met with Provost Fakhreddine Karray to discuss AI's role in sustainability. Discussions covered MBZUAI's master's and doctoral programs and ongoing projects aimed at improving human activity and societal advancement. MBZUAI assured Alvarado of its commitment to admitting talented Costa Rican students to bolster the country's AI capabilities and designated points of contact for sharing best practices. Why it matters: This collaboration signals growing international interest in MBZUAI and the UAE's AI ecosystem, particularly in leveraging AI for sustainability solutions.
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.
A delegation from Estonia's Ministry of Education and Research visited Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI). The delegation learned about MBZUAI's vision for AI and discussed the UAE's AI ecosystem. They explored potential partnerships and collaborations between Estonia and MBZUAI. Why it matters: This visit signals growing international interest in the UAE's AI capabilities and MBZUAI's role as a hub for AI research and development.