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 is launching the second edition of its Executive Program, following the completion of its inaugural edition in January. The 12-week program aims to enhance AI capacity building for senior leaders in the UAE across both public and private sectors. The program covers topics such as AI ethics, policy-making, and the future of robotics, and is taught by global AI leaders. Why it matters: This program signals the UAE's commitment to developing national AI leadership and integrating AI into its economic development plans.
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 has launched the third edition of its Executive Program (MEP), bringing together 45 global leaders, with over a third being women. The 12-week program will cover topics from AI fundamentals to ethics, and will include capstone projects addressing real-world problems with AI solutions. This edition will sponsor participants from an NGO and a startup to broaden perspectives. Why it matters: The program aims to build AI capabilities in line with UAE's vision and establish Abu Dhabi as an international AI hub, equipping leaders with skills to implement AI solutions across sectors.