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Tahnoon bin Zayed issues resolution to reconstitute Board of Trustees of Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, Chaired by Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak

MBZUAI ·

Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed has issued a resolution to reconstitute the Board of Trustees of the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI). The board is chaired by His Excellency Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, with other members including Jassem Mohamed Bu Ataba Al Zaabi, Saif Saeed Ghobash, and Professor Daniela Rus. MBZUAI is recognized as a leading global institution in AI, focusing on research and innovation across sectors like healthcare and sustainability. Why it matters: The restructuring reinforces the UAE's commitment to AI leadership and MBZUAI's role in driving innovation and supporting the nation's AI strategy.

Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed chairs Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) board meeting

TII ·

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan chaired the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) board meeting in Masdar City. He reviewed ATRC’s first-year progress in R&D and endorsed plans to expand funding for R&D projects in Abu Dhabi. He also toured the Technology Innovation Institute (TII)’s labs and met with students of the NexTech programme. Why it matters: The UAE continues to invest heavily in building out its domestic R&D capabilities and STEM talent pipeline.

Khalifa bin Zayed issues law establishing Advanced Technology Research Council

TII ·

The late UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan issued Law No. 14 for 2020, establishing the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) as an independent legal entity affiliated with the Abu Dhabi Executive Council. ATRC's mandate includes proposing R&D policies, setting priorities in advanced technology fields like AI, robotics, and space, and overseeing R&D activities in Abu Dhabi. ATRC will manage R&D programs, review grant requests, invest in companies, and foster partnerships to expand R&D capabilities in advanced technology. Why it matters: This law consolidated Abu Dhabi's R&D efforts under a single council, signaling a strategic push to become a leading hub for advanced technology research and development.