MBZUAI undertakes research in the disruptive science of AI in alignment with the research goals of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the UAE, detailed in Abu Dhabi Vision 2030 and the UAE’s mandate to increase efficiency in nine key sectors:
Build an AI ecosystem through partnership and collaboration with industry and research institutes
Educate the future leaders of AI research and innovation
Create disruptive technologies that positively impact the world
Unleash the potential of AI for good - the empowerment of citizens to improve their quality of life
Transform Abu Dhabi into an AI knowledge hub with access to AI expertise and advanced technology, enabling the UAE to lead in the 4th industrial revolution
MBZUAI aims to advance national and organizational research goals with AI applications around four distinct themes. Research will be focused on:
Services provided by the UAE government are the first touch point with all members of society, whether they are citizens, expats, or visitors. The UAE is a regional and global leader in this aspect, and to maintain its position, the country must explore innovative ways of offering services, and optimize them through the use of technology and AI.
The UAE has major industrial and manufacturing sectors, especially in the oil, gas and petrochemicals sector, which are currently the powerhouse of the national economy. By adopting the right AI technologies, these, and other related sectors, can boost productivity, quality, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
The UAE’s Centennial 2071 vision, and subsequent strategies, have shifted the focus from the conventional sectors to futuristic ones that will open new doors for the economy to flourish. MBZUAI must focus its research efforts in advancing AI technology in the same direction.
Consumption of fresh water, oil and gas, minerals, and other resources is on the rise. Technology and AI must be employed to help optimize the consumption of vital resources for the benefit of future generations.
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EXPLOREThe university takes great pride in strong institutional connections with industry and government alike. These institutions support our research and provide the ideal infrastructure for the development of big ideas.
EXPLOREMBZUAI ensures that faculty, researchers, and students have access to high performance computing (HPC) infrastructure, both on campus and in association with partners, to conduct resource intensive research.
EXPLOREThe university's research projects are driven by the research centers, collaborations, and research staff as they endeavor to create meaningful impact and advance AI applications.
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