MBZUAI held a pre-commencement celebration for its inaugural graduation on January 30, 2023, in Abu Dhabi. The first graduating class includes 52 students from 24 countries earning master's degrees in computer vision and machine learning. MBZUAI has quickly risen to become a top 25 institution globally in AI, with faculty from top 100 AI institutions. Why it matters: This milestone highlights the rapid growth and increasing importance of AI education and research in the UAE and the broader Middle East.
Sheikh Theyab bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended the inaugural graduation of MBZUAI, where 52 students from 24 countries received postgraduate degrees in CV/ML. 63% of the graduates have confirmed employment, Ph.D. placements, paid internships, or startups, with 91% remaining in the UAE. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber emphasized MBZUAI's role in advancing global progress through AI research across sectors and highlighted the importance of AI in tackling climate change. Why it matters: The graduation and high retention rate underscore the UAE's commitment to building a local AI talent pool and fostering AI innovation within the country.
MBZUAI will graduate its first three Ph.D. students on June 6, 2024. Numan Saeed's research focused on using AI and big data to diagnose head and neck cancers using PET and CT scans, aided by NLP to interpret doctors' notes. The graduates will remain in the UAE to contribute to the country's growing AI sector. Why it matters: This milestone highlights the growing AI talent pool in the UAE and the potential for AI research at MBZUAI to address critical healthcare challenges.
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended MBZUAI's 2024 commencement ceremony for 101 graduates. The graduates included PhDs in ML and master's degrees in CV, ML, and NLP. Sheikh Khaled reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to becoming a global AI research and innovation hub, aligned with the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031. Why it matters: This graduation highlights the UAE's investment in AI education and its ambition to become a leader in AI research and development, training national talent to address global challenges.
MBZUAI held its Class of 2023 commencement ceremony, graduating 59 students with master's degrees in CV, ML, and NLP. The ceremony was attended by UAE officials including Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber. Dr. Al Jaber emphasized AI's role in addressing global challenges and supporting the UAE's economic diversification and sustainability goals. Why it matters: The graduation highlights the UAE's ongoing investment in AI talent development and its focus on leveraging AI to address critical challenges in climate, healthcare, and education.