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MBZUAI to celebrate inaugural commencement

MBZUAI ·

MBZUAI held a pre-commencement celebration for its inaugural graduation on January 30, 2023, in Abu Dhabi. The first graduating class includes 52 students from 24 countries earning master's degrees in computer vision and machine learning. MBZUAI has quickly risen to become a top 25 institution globally in AI, with faculty from top 100 AI institutions. Why it matters: This milestone highlights the rapid growth and increasing importance of AI education and research in the UAE and the broader Middle East.

KAUST hosts future faculty convention

KAUST ·

KAUST hosted a Future Faculty Program convention. Najah Ashry, KAUST VP of Saudi Initiatives, and Jean Frechet, KAUST VP for research, spoke at the event. The convention hosted visitors from Saudi public and private universities. Why it matters: The event likely aimed to foster collaboration and faculty development within the Saudi higher education system.