MBZUAI community comes together for Alumni Suhoor

Summary

MBZUAI hosted its annual Alumni Suhoor, attended by graduates, faculty, staff, and leadership, to foster connection and engagement. The event featured remarks from Joni Cholwich and Dr. Mohamed Alkuwaiti, and included the launch of an alumni advisory board. Alumni shared their diverse experiences in research, entrepreneurship, and public/private sector roles, exploring collaborations. Why it matters: Strengthening alumni networks helps solidify MBZUAI's role in the UAE's AI ecosystem and expands its influence beyond academia.