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The reward is in the application: UAE professionals power national progress

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AI Education Talent Development MBZUAI UAE AI Strategy

Summary

Sultan Al Mansoori (Mubadala) and Hind Almarzooqi (Abu Dhabi Pension Fund), professionals in the UAE, are part of the inaugural cohort of the Master in Applied Artificial Intelligence (MAAI) program at MBZUAI. They aim to leverage AI for national priorities and establish Abu Dhabi as a global AI hub. The program focuses on practical AI application and addresses a critical skills gap between AI innovation and real-world implementation. Why it matters: This highlights the UAE's strategic investment in AI talent development and its ambition to lead in AI application across various sectors.

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MBZUAI · MAAI · AI talent · Abu Dhabi · Mubadala

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