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MBZUAI Joins Aspen Institute’s Technology Leaders Initiative

MBZUAI · Invalid Date

MBZUAI has joined the Aspen Institute’s Technology Leaders Initiative as a founding partner, alongside the Institute for Ethics in AI at the University of Oxford. This two-year program within the Aspen Global Leadership Network will convene 20 senior leaders from the global technology ecosystem. The initiative aims to explore ethical innovation, responsible leadership, and the societal impact of technology. Why it matters: The partnership highlights MBZUAI's commitment to fostering responsible AI development and ethical leadership in the technology sector.

TII’s Dr. Reem Ashour Assumes Key Leadership Role in UAE’s IEEE Women in Engineering

TII · Mar 17

Dr. Reem Ashour from TII's Autonomous Robotics Research Center has been appointed as Secretary of the UAE IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) leadership committee for 2024-2025. Dr. Ashour collaborated with Dr. Diana Dawoud (University of Dubai) and Dr. Lilas Alrahis (NYUAD) to develop the proposal for the UAE chapter of IEEE WIE. Dr. Ashour will participate in the IEEE WIE International Leadership Summits (ILS) 2024 in Dubai. Why it matters: This appointment highlights the increasing role of women in STEM leadership in the UAE and provides a platform for TII to contribute to global discussions on gender equality in engineering.