MBZUAI held its fourth annual Internships and Opportunities Fair, connecting over 160 students with 48 industry partners. The fair provided a platform for students to explore internships and career opportunities in AI-related fields. Participating companies included ADNOC, Abu Dhabi Police, e&, and IBM. Why it matters: The event highlights the growing demand for AI talent in the UAE and MBZUAI's role in supplying skilled graduates to the local AI ecosystem.
MBZUAI held its third annual Internships and Opportunities Fair, connecting students with over 40 potential employers including Etihad, e&, Abu Dhabi Police, ADNOC and Bayanat.ai. Over 100 master’s and Ph.D. students in CV, ML, and NLP will undertake summer internships, while graduating students explored full-time positions. The event featured speed interviews and coaching to support students in securing AI roles across sectors like health, telecommunications, and finance. Why it matters: This fair facilitates the integration of MBZUAI-trained AI talent into the UAE's expanding tech ecosystem, addressing the growing demand for AI expertise.
MBZUAI hosted its second in-person Internships and Opportunities Fair, connecting master's and doctoral students with 37 organizations from the UAE's private and public sectors. Companies like ADNOC, Dubai Police, and Etihad Airways showcased short-term and permanent AI-related opportunities. An industry panel discussion featuring DHL and General Motors gave career advice. Why it matters: The event highlights the increasing demand for AI expertise within the UAE and MBZUAI's role in contributing to the nation's AI capabilities.
MBZUAI hosted a virtual Student Opportunities Fair, connecting its AI students with UAE employers. 26 companies including ADNOC, Etihad, Huawei, and Majid Al Futtaim attended the fair. Students explored internships ranging from NLP to big data applications. Why it matters: The event highlights the growing demand for AI talent in the UAE and MBZUAI's role in developing a skilled workforce for the nation's AI ambitions.
MBZUAI has placed over 90 master's and PhD students in internships at public, private, and multinational organizations globally. The internships span various AI disciplines, including computer science, CV, ML, NLP, and robotics. Students are undertaking placements at institutions like the Technical University of Darmstadt, Johns Hopkins University, and Microsoft Research Lab – Asia, as well as UAE entities like ADNOC and Dubai Police. Why it matters: This initiative strengthens the UAE's AI ecosystem by providing hands-on experience for students and addressing the growing demand for AI expertise in the region.