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.
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.
MBZUAI hosted delegations from École Polytechnique, KAUST, Costa Rica, South Africa, and South Korea in March 2022 to discuss collaborations on programs, research, and knowledge sharing. Discussions with KAUST focused on enhancing recruitment and research opportunities. The visits also served to showcase MBZUAI's facilities in Masdar City. Why it matters: These meetings signal MBZUAI's intent to establish itself as a central hub for AI research and development through international partnerships.
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.