Mission

Mission

UAE's visionary leaders established MBZUAI to educate and develop top talent, foster an innovation ecosystem, and act as a strategic think tank for the public and private sectors.

Vision

MBZUAI will drive excellence in knowledge creation, transfer and the use of AI to foster economic growth, while positioning Abu Dhabi as a hub for the international AI community.

Strategic objectives

As a unique institution, purpose built to lead the world in AI research, MBZUAI seeks to be a paradise for transformative research; a cradle for the best minds in computer science; and a hub for startups and high-tech innovation.

01

Attract the best talent focused on AI

02

Develop, train, and retain talent for the UAE economy

03

Lead Abu Dhabi’s efforts to build and sustain an AI-based knowledge economy

04

Develop real business applications in collaboration with industry and the public sector to enhance innovation, productivity, and growth

05

Be the birthplace for high-tech innovation and AI startups in the UAE and the MENA region