Leadership and governance

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

The President of UAE and the Ruler of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, Among his many interests, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is known for his unwavering commitment to enhance educational standards in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and raise them to be on par with the best international standards. The university is named in his honor.

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His Excellency Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber

Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and member of the Federal Cabinet Chairman of the MBZUAI Board of Trustees

CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE
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Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees (BoT) comprises of several members, including a Chairman of the Board. The Board of Trustees candidates were identified based on their knowledge and expertise in academia and AI applications across various industries. They represent the UAE’s community and have no financial investment in the university. The BoT has been formed through a resolution issued by the Chairman of The Executive Council. The board shall exercise all the powers needed to conduct the work of the university, supervise the management of its affairs, and achieve its objectives. The BoT meets quarterly.

Professor Sir Michael Brady,

Emeritus Professor of Oncological Imaging in the Department of Oncology of the University of Oxford

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Professor Anil K. Jain,

Distinguished Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Michigan State University

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Dr. Kai-Fu Lee,

Chairman and CEO of Sinovation Ventures and President of Sinovation Venture’s Artificial Intelligence Institute

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Professor Daniela Rus,

Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Director of the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Peng Xiao,

CEO of Abu Dhabi-based Group42 Ltd

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His Excellency Mansoor Almansoori,

Group Chief Operating Officer of Abu Dhabi-based Group42 Ltd

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Advisory Board

The Advisory Board meets quarterly, comprising several members, including the Chairman of the Advisory Board and the Deputy Chairman of the Advisory Board. The Advisory Board candidates are identified based on their knowledge and expertise in academia and AI and its applications across various industries. The Advisory Board shall exercise all the powers needed to serve as an ambassador and advocate of the university by providing recommendations on different university specialties.

Dr. Wan Li Min,

Founder and CEO of North Summit Capital

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H.E. Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi,

Minister of Education

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H.E. Jassem Mohammed Buatabh Al Zaabi,

Chairman of the Department of Finance

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H.E. Omar bin Sultan Al Olama,

Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications

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H.E. Sarah bint Yousif Al Amiri,

Minister of State for Public Education and Future Technology, and chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Schools Establishment

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University leadership

Professor Eric Xing,

President

The president is the chief executive officer of MBZUAI. The president is appointed by a virtue of a resolution issued by the Chairman of the Executive Council, based on the nomination of the Board of Trustees. The president shall, subject to the direction and under the supervision of the Board of Trustees, have the necessary powers to manage the university, discharge its affairs and represent it before other parties and judiciary.

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
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Professor Fakhreddine (Fakhri) Karray,

Provost

Reporting to the president, the provost oversees the academic integrity of the university and provides leadership in planning; budgeting; curriculum; and program development and research activities and ensure compliance with various accreditation agencies as well as local and international accreditation requirements and regulations. He is supported by two associate provosts.

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Professor Timothy Baldwin,

Associate Provost for Academic and Student Affairs

Reporting to the provost, the associate provost supports the university and the provost's office in matters of academic curriculum and student affairs. The role assists with strengthening the curriculum and academic offerings as well as enriching the learning experience of our students.

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Ian Mathews,

Vice President of Corporate Services

Reporting to the president, the Vice President of Corporate Services ensures that the academic and research functions of the university have access to the administrative support and the financial and physical resources necessary to carry out the mission of MBZUAI. The Vice President of Corporate Services manages the IT, finance, procurement, and general services functions of MBZUAI.

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Sultan Al Hajji,

Vice President for Public Affairs and Alumni Relations

Reporting to the president, the Vice President for Public Affairs and Alumni Relations oversees the university’s non-academic mission, which outreaches the broader community, government agencies and industrial partners. It further supports the development and implementation of executive education programs and alumni activities for MBZUAI graduates.

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