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Former president honored by Harvard

KAUST · Jul 3

Former KAUST President Professor Choon Fong Shih was presented with the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) Centennial Medal by Harvard University in May. Shih received his Ph.D. in applied mathematics from Harvard in 1973 and was recognized for his contributions to knowledge and society. He served as the founding president of KAUST from 2008 and previously held positions at the National University of Singapore and GE Corporate Research Lab. Why it matters: The award recognizes the impact of a key figure in KAUST's early development and highlights the university's connection to globally recognized researchers and institutions.

CBUAE issues gold and silver commemorative coins to mark the 5th anniversary of Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence

MBZUAI · Invalid Date

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has issued gold and silver commemorative coins to mark the fifth anniversary of Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI). The gold coin features the Knowledge Centre of MBZUAI, the years “2020” and “2025”, and the inscription “Power from Knowledge to Serve”. The issuance comprises 10 gold coins and 500 silver coins, each weighing 50 grams, and have been delivered to MBZUAI. Why it matters: The issuance reflects the UAE's commitment to highlighting national initiatives in education and recognizing MBZUAI's role in building a knowledge- and innovation-driven economy.