MBZUAI plan helps students learn intricacies of AI
Hosted at the MBZUAI campus in Abu Dhabi, the immersive programme brings together 38 high-performing students from across the UAE, for hands-on workshops and expert-led sessions.
The students were selected from more than 150 applications, highlighting the programme's competitiveness. They will collaborate on projects requiring real-world AI applications in sectors such as healthcare, mobility, climate, and the creative industries.
What sets the programme apart is its strong focus on real-world relevance. Under the guidance of MBZUAI faculty and industry mentors, students will use platforms like Python, Google Colab, and Kaggle to work with real datasets and explore how AI models are designed, tested, and evaluated. Sessions on AI ethics, bias, and future career paths will reinforce the importance of using technology thoughtfully and with awareness of their broader societal impact.
Rawdha AlMeraikhi, Director of Outreach at MBZUAI, said, "We designed NextGen to spark curiosity, build skills, and give students a realistic glimpse into the future of AI, not just as a technology, but as a tool to create meaningful change. It's a unique opportunity for students to build confidence, explore their potential in one of the world's most impactful fields, and potentially become the next MBZUAI students and future leaders in AI.'
The programme supports the UAE's broader vision to build national capabilities in advanced technology, in alignment with the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031, which aims to position the country as a global leader in AI innovation and adoption. It also aligns with Abu Dhabi's ambition to become the world's first fully AI-native government by 2027.
A report in March this year says the Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is disrupting the AI education landscape with the launch of its first-ever undergraduate programme.
Unlike traditional AI curricula, this Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence programme blends core AI expertise with leadership, entrepreneurship, industry experience, and real-world impact.
MBZUAI's undergraduate programme is innovative and multidisciplinary as it will equip students with a strong foundation in AI fields such as machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and robotics, and provide cross-disciplinary training in business, finance, industrial design, market analysis, management, and communication.
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