A delegation from the Abu Dhabi Executive Office (ADEO) Education Affairs Department visited MBZUAI on December 15, 2021. Ian Mathews, VP of Corporate Services, presented MBZUAI's progress and 2022 initiatives. Discussions covered the importance of collaboration and recruitment enhancements with ADEO's support. Why it matters: This visit highlights the ongoing relationship between MBZUAI and key Abu Dhabi government entities, signaling continued support for the university's AI initiatives.
A delegation from Luxembourg, including H.E. Franz Fayot, Minister of Economy, and H.E. Elisabeth Cardoso, Ambassador to the UAE, visited MBZUAI. They met with MBZUAI President Prof. Eric Xing, Dr. Behjat Al Yousuf, and Prof. Le Song to discuss potential collaborations. The discussions focused on opportunities between MBZUAI and Luxembourg institutions. Why it matters: This visit signals growing international interest in partnering with MBZUAI, potentially fostering research and educational exchanges.
H.E. Sara Musallam, Chairwoman of ADEK, met with MBZUAI President Prof. Eric Xing on June 16, 2021. They toured the MBZUAI campus in Masdar City and discussed MBZUAI’s vision for AI. Potential collaborations between MBZUAI and ADEK, as well as MBZUAI's role in supporting Abu Dhabi's education ecosystem, were also discussed. Why it matters: The meeting indicates growing alignment between Abu Dhabi's education policymakers and its flagship AI university, potentially leading to new AI-focused educational initiatives.
MBZUAI hosted a delegation from Ca’ Foscari University of Venice to discuss potential collaboration. The delegation toured the MBZUAI campus and met with Provost Fakhri Karray to explore cooperation opportunities in development and training. The meeting highlighted MBZUAI's objectives and strategic plans. Why it matters: Such collaborations can foster knowledge exchange and advance AI research and education in the UAE.
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.