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Four eminent researchers from the Technology Innovation Institute join elite club of World’s 2% of Scientists

TII · Mar 17 · Research AI

Four researchers from TII's AI and Digital Science Research Center (AIDRC) and Autonomous Robotics Research Center (ARRC) have been named among the world's top 2% of scientists by Elsevier BV and Stanford University. Prof. Mérouane Debbah, Dr. Daniel Benevides da Costa, Prof. Dr. George C. Alexandroupoulos, and Prof. Enrico Natalizio were recognized based on career-long achievements and data for 2021. The list considers citations, h-index, and other metrics to identify leading scientists across various fields. Why it matters: This recognition highlights the UAE's growing prominence in AI research and the caliber of talent attracted to institutions like TII, reinforcing its position as a hub for technological innovation.

MBZUAI appoints Professor Fakhreddine Karray as the new Provost

MBZUAI · Mar 25 · AI Education

Professor Fakhreddine Karray from the University of Waterloo has been appointed as the new Provost of Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), succeeding Professor Ling Shao. Karray previously served as the co-director of the Waterloo Artificial Intelligence Institute and holds fellowships with the Canadian Academy of Engineering, the Engineering Institute of Canada, and the IEEE. He will collaborate with President Eric Xing to advance MBZUAI's academic and research strategy. Why it matters: This appointment signals MBZUAI's continued commitment to attracting top international AI talent to the UAE and solidifying its position as a leading AI research institution.