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.
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.
MBZUAI's President Eric Xing met with École Polytechnique (L’X) and Institut Polytechnique de Paris (IP) leaders to discuss AI research initiatives. The meetings explored potential collaborations between MBZUAI and the French institutions, including the Hi! Paris interdisciplinary center in AI and Data Science. They also discussed strengthening links with private industry and maintaining excellence in research and innovation. Why it matters: This partnership aims to foster international collaboration in AI research and development, potentially enhancing MBZUAI's capabilities and expanding its global network.
MBZUAI hosted a delegation from the Commonwealth of Poland, including representatives from the Polish Embassy and Chancellery of the Prime Minister. Discussions covered MBZUAI's objectives, activities, and potential collaborations with Polish entities. The visit included a campus tour and presentation. Why it matters: This engagement indicates MBZUAI's ongoing efforts to build international partnerships and expand its global reach in AI research and education.
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.