The Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) and Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to co-curate a program involving international professors, artists, and scientists. The collaboration will focus on STEAM projects, artist residencies, and publishing research papers. The partnership was announced in conjunction with the Riwaq Al Fikr talk exploring AI's implications for the music and creative industries. Why it matters: This MoU signifies a growing trend of integrating AI with arts and culture in the UAE, potentially fostering innovation and new forms of artistic expression.
Abu Dhabi is actively pursuing a strategy to become a global hub for artificial intelligence, establishing key institutions and fostering an innovative ecosystem. This involves significant investments in advanced research, talent development through entities like MBZUAI and TII, and strategic partnerships with companies such as G42. The emirate is leveraging AI across various sectors to drive economic diversification and address complex societal challenges. Why it matters: Abu Dhabi's concerted efforts demonstrate a comprehensive national approach to AI, setting a precedent for rapid technological advancement and economic transformation in the region.
WAM (Emirates News Agency) and MBZUAI have signed a strategic agreement to collaborate on media and AI, knowledge sharing, training, and development. MBZUAI will be the Strategic Academic Sponsor of the Global Media Congress organized by ADNEC and WAM in November 2022. MBZUAI will also provide WAM employees with seats in its Executive Program and offer consultancy services for establishing an AI lab at WAM. Why it matters: This partnership aims to modernize the UAE's media sector by leveraging MBZUAI's AI expertise to develop innovative media applications and support the Global Media Congress.