MBZUAI concluded its inaugural Global AI Leadership Program (GAILP) in Abu Dhabi, hosting 46 participants from UAE's public and private sectors. The program, delivered by The Academy, featured insights from faculty at MBZUAI, MIT Sloan, NYU, and industry experts from ADNOC and Palantir. UAE Minister Omar bin Sultan Al Olama presented at the event, emphasizing the importance of AI understanding for decision-makers. Why it matters: The program aims to equip UAE leaders with the knowledge to drive AI adoption and transformation across sectors, reinforcing Abu Dhabi's position as a global AI leader.
MBZUAI launched its Executive Program, a hybrid course for government and industry leaders to promote greater engagement with AI. The program's first session, led by MBZUAI President Eric Xing, covered the history and future of AI and machine learning. It aims to accelerate AI development across various sectors in the UAE, focusing on efficiency, cost savings, and environmental impact reduction. Why it matters: This initiative signals the UAE's commitment to fostering AI literacy and driving AI adoption across key sectors, aligning with national economic development plans.
MBZUAI is launching a 12-week Executive Program to train UAE government and business leaders on leveraging AI. The program aims to equip decision-makers with skills to shape future industries, aligning with the UAE's AI ambitions. It will feature instruction from professors from Oxford, MIT, and Sinovation Ventures. Why it matters: This program signals the UAE's commitment to developing local AI expertise among leadership and realizing its economic goals in the sector.
MBZUAI has completed the second edition of its Global AI Leadership Program (GAILP), designed to equip senior UAE decision-makers with the knowledge to lead in an AI-driven environment. The five-day program included leaders from government, industry, and the innovation ecosystem, with sessions focusing on AI fundamentals, data-driven prediction, workforce transformation, and governance. Participants also discussed the ethical considerations for AI usage.