MBZUAI Welcomes Senior Delegation from Weizmann Institute in Abu Dhabi

Summary

A senior delegation from Weizmann Institute of Science visited MBZUAI in Abu Dhabi to discuss the MBZUAI-WIS Joint Program for Artificial Intelligence Research. The AI Program, announced in February, aims to promote collaborative initiatives in fundamental AI research and explore AI applications in healthcare and genomics. The program will focus on Machine Learning, Computer Vision, NLP, Computational Biology, and Neural Sciences, with plans for researcher appointments and resources. Why it matters: This partnership strengthens the AI ecosystem in the UAE and the region, particularly in fundamental research and key application areas.