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Morocco World
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Morocco World
Comediablanca 2025 Opens Today: What to Expect for Day 1
Casablanca — Comediablanca 2025 is kicking off today, with the second annual Morocco's biggest comedy festival opening tonight at Casablanca's Complexe Mohammed V. The event, which was set to take place on May 30-31, was brought forward to May 29-30 to avoid clashing with a prominent match of the Wydad Athletic Club on May 31. Tonight's event, the Gala Arabophone, will see fans of comedy ushered into an evening of Moroccan and Darija comedy. The evening will start with a captivating opening ceremony, introducing Morocco's rich comedy heritage through a montage of popular Moroccan comedians and popular television sketches. For organizers, the idea is to pave the way to a nostalgic but fresh start to the event. Taking to the stage are actress and comedian Hanan El Fadili, social media star and comedian Oussama Ramzi, dynamic performer Ayoub Idri, and the satirical pair Driss & Mehdi. Up-and-coming stars Saïd & Wadie, social media stars Ghita Kitane and Simo Sedraty will also be on offer. And closing the show is comedian Mohammed Fatih, scheduled to deliver relatable and topical humour to the crowd. Ahead of the gala event, attendees are invited to explore Comediablanca Village, which opens at 17:00 and runs until the show begins at 20:00. The festival hub features artisan stalls, diverse food trucks, and cozy small stages hosting improvised performances and comedy workshops, games, creating a lively pre-show atmosphere. Tomorrow, May 30, the event extends into the evening with the Gala Francophone, top-billed by Roman Frayssinet and a roster of Meryem Benoua as a host, Mimo Lazrak, Erick Baert, and more. Today's Arabophone gala will prepare Casablanca to emerge as a beacon of humor and cross-cultural exchange. Morocco World News will offer continuous coverage from the center of the event. Tags: comedyComedy festival in Casblanca
Broadcast Pro
21-05-2025
- Science
- Broadcast Pro
MBZUAI strengthens research ties with France's École Polytechnique
Speaking about the collaboration, Professor Eric Xing, President and University Professor, MBZUAI, said: 'Our partnerships and presence in France are critical to the continued growth and innovation of our research capabilities at MBZUAI and we're excited to expand our relationship with École Polytechnique in support of these efforts. Our expanded agreement represents a blueprint for global research collaboration to advance the field of AI and share in the benefits collectively across France and the UAE.' In February, MBZUAI signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with École Polytechnique (L'X) to foster collaboration on joint initiatives in education, research, and innovation in artificial intelligence. The agreement was formalised on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit in France, where Professor Xing delivered a keynote address on AI, Science, and Society. Building on this partnership, the two institutions signed the Scholars Exchange Programme Agreement in April, enabling the exchange of students and researchers between MBZUAI and École Polytechnique. Laura Chaubard, Director General of École Polytechnique, added: 'I'm delighted to be moving forward with our strategic research partnership with MBZUAI. The scientific synergies are numerous, in the fields of AI for health, safety, and environmental sustainability, as well as in large language models and foundation models for reasoning. I'm sure that these synergies will give rise to rich collaborations in the future.' This strategic partnership represents a significant milestone in accelerating joint research efforts and supporting the next generation of researchers and innovators in the field of AI. MBZUAI's research ties with France are also supported by the growing presence of the MBZUAI France Lab in Paris. Among their achievements to date, researchers at this satellite lab have developed a family of open-source large language models (LLMs) called Atlas-Chat, focusing on the Moroccan Arabic dialect (Darija). The team has released two language models: Atlas-Chat-2B, designed for efficient generation of fluent Darija text, and Atlas-Chat-9B, offering more nuanced, context-rich output for advanced tasks. The France Lab will also be a focal point for MBZUAI's soon-to-be-unveiled Institute of Foundation Models (IFM) a bold, global initiative uniting AI talent across Abu Dhabi, Silicon Valley and Paris. The France Lab will be one of three centres in each of these AI hubs designed to advance the next generation of foundation models and deliver their benefits to communities worldwide.
Mid East Info
20-05-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
MBZUAI Strengthens Research Ties with France's École Polytechnique - Middle East Business News and Information
MBZUAI and École Polytechnique expand partnership with deeper research collaboration in support of growing AI ecosystems in France and UAE Abu Dhabi, UAE, May, 2025: Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) will deepen ties with France's AI ecosystem in 2025 after expanding its relationship with École Polytechnique through a Collaborative Research Agreement. This new initiative will support mission-driven research led by core investigators from both institutions. The focus areas include advancing large language models, developing foundation models for reasoning, and exploring applications of AI in biology, health, and AI safety. 'Our partnerships and presence in France are critical to the continued growth and innovation of our research capabilities at MBZUAI and we're excited to expand our relationship with École Polytechnique in support of these efforts,' said Professor Eric Xing, President and University Professor, MBZUAI. 'Our expanded agreement represents a blueprint for global research collaboration to advance the field of AI and share in the benefits collectively across France and the UAE.' In February, MBZUAI signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with École Polytechnique (L'X) to foster collaboration on joint initiatives in education, research, and innovation in artificial intelligence. The agreement was formalized on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit in France, where Professor Xing delivered a keynote address on AI, Science, and Society. Building on this partnership, the two institutions signed the Scholars Exchange Program Agreement in April, enabling the exchange of students and researchers between MBZUAI and École Polytechnique. Laura Chaubard, Director General of École Polytechnique, said: 'I'm delighted to be moving forward with our strategic research partnership with MBZUAI. The scientific synergies are numerous, in the fields of AI for health, safety, and environmental sustainability, as well as in large language models and foundation models for reasoning. I'm sure that these synergies will give rise to rich collaborations in the future.' This strategic partnership represents a significant milestone in accelerating joint research efforts and supporting the next generation of researchers and innovators in the field of AI. MBZUAI's research ties with France are also supported by the growing presence of the MBZUAI France Lab in Paris. Among their achievements to date, researchers at this satellite lab have developed a family of open-source large language models (LLMs) called Atlas-Chat, focusing on the Moroccan Arabic dialect (Darija). The team has released two language models: Atlas-Chat-2B, designed for efficient generation of fluent Darija text, and Atlas-Chat-9B, offering more nuanced, context-rich output for advanced tasks. The France Lab will also be a focal point for MBZUAI's soon-to-be-unveiled Institute of Foundation Models (IFM) — a bold, global initiative uniting AI talent across Abu Dhabi, Silicon Valley and Paris. The France Lab will be one of three centres in each of these AI hubs designed to advance the next generation of foundation models and deliver their benefits to communities worldwide. About Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) MBZUAI is a research-focused university in Abu Dhabi, and the first university dedicated entirely to the advancement of science through AI. The university empowers the next generation of AI leaders, driving innovation and impactful applications of AI through world-class education and interdisciplinary research. In 2025, MBZUAI launched its first-ever undergraduate program, a Bachelor of Science in AI, with two distinct streams: Business and Engineering.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
MBZUAI Strengthens Research Ties with France's École Polytechnique
MBZUAI and École Polytechnique expand partnership with deeper research collaboration in support of growing AI ecosystems in France and UAE ABU DHABI, UAE, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) will deepen ties with France's AI ecosystem in 2025 after expanding its relationship with École Polytechnique through a Collaborative Research Agreement. This new initiative will support mission-driven research led by core investigators from both institutions. The focus areas include advancing large language models, developing foundation models for reasoning, and exploring applications of AI in biology, health, and AI safety. "Our partnerships and presence in France are critical to the continued growth and innovation of our research capabilities at MBZUAI and we're excited to expand our relationship with École Polytechnique in support of these efforts," said Professor Eric Xing, President and University Professor, MBZUAI. "Our expanded agreement represents a blueprint for global research collaboration to advance the field of AI and share in the benefits collectively across France and the UAE." In February, MBZUAI signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with École Polytechnique (L'X) to foster collaboration on joint initiatives in education, research, and innovation in artificial intelligence. The agreement was formalized on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit in France, where Professor Xing delivered a keynote address on AI, Science, and Society. Building on this partnership, the two institutions signed the Scholars Exchange Program Agreement in April, enabling the exchange of students and researchers between MBZUAI and École Polytechnique. Laura Chaubard, Director General of École Polytechnique, said: "I'm delighted to be moving forward with our strategic research partnership with MBZUAI. The scientific synergies are numerous, in the fields of AI for health, safety, and environmental sustainability, as well as in large language models and foundation models for reasoning. I'm sure that these synergies will give rise to rich collaborations in the future." This strategic partnership represents a significant milestone in accelerating joint research efforts and supporting the next generation of researchers and innovators in the field of AI. MBZUAI's research ties with France are also supported by the growing presence of the MBZUAI France Lab in Paris. Among their achievements to date, researchers at this satellite lab have developed a family of open-source large language models (LLMs) called Atlas-Chat, focusing on the Moroccan Arabic dialect (Darija). The team has released two language models: Atlas-Chat-2B, designed for efficient generation of fluent Darija text, and Atlas-Chat-9B, offering more nuanced, context-rich output for advanced tasks. The France Lab will also be a focal point for MBZUAI's soon-to-be-unveiled Institute of Foundation Models (IFM) — a bold, global initiative uniting AI talent across Abu Dhabi, Silicon Valley and Paris. The France Lab will be one of three centres in each of these AI hubs designed to advance the next generation of foundation models and deliver their benefits to communities worldwide. About Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) MBZUAI is a research-focused university in Abu Dhabi, and the first university dedicated entirely to the advancement of science through AI. The university empowers the next generation of AI leaders, driving innovation and impactful applications of AI through world-class education and interdisciplinary research. In 2025, MBZUAI launched its first ever undergraduate program, a Bachelor of Science in AI, with two distinct streams: Business and Engineering. For more information, please visit To apply for admission, visit or contact admission@ For press inquiries, please contact: Aya Sakoury MBZUAI's Head of PR and Strategic Communications Amy Rogers MBZUAI's Senior Integrated Communications Specialist media@ Photo - View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE MBZUAI Sign in to access your portfolio
TECHx
20-05-2025
- Science
- TECHx
MBZUAI Expands AI Partnership with École Polytechnique
Home » Smart Sectors » Education » MBZUAI Expands AI Partnership with École Polytechnique Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) has announced plans to deepen its partnership with France's AI ecosystem in 2025. This follows the expansion of its collaboration with École Polytechnique through a newly signed Collaborative Research Agreement. The agreement aims to support mission-driven research led by core investigators from both institutions. Key focus areas include large language models, foundation models for reasoning, and AI applications in biology, health, and safety. Professor Eric Xing, President and University Professor at MBZUAI, revealed the importance of this move. He stated that MBZUAI's partnerships in France are vital for advancing research and innovation. According to him, the agreement represents a blueprint for global collaboration to progress AI and share benefits across France and the UAE. In February, MBZUAI signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with École Polytechnique. The MoU supports joint initiatives in education, research, and innovation. It was formalized during the AI Action Summit in France, where Professor Xing delivered a keynote on AI, science, and society. Furthermore, in April, the two institutions signed a Scholars Exchange Program Agreement. This will allow the exchange of students and researchers between MBZUAI and École Polytechnique. Laura Chaubard, Director General of École Polytechnique, welcomed the strengthened partnership. She reported strong scientific synergies in areas like AI for health, safety, and environmental sustainability, as well as in language and foundation models. She expressed confidence in future collaborative outcomes. This strategic partnership marks a major step in accelerating joint research and nurturing future AI innovators. MBZUAI's growing presence in France is also supported by its France Lab in Paris. The lab has already produced a family of open-source large language models (LLMs) known as Atlas-Chat. These models focus on the Moroccan Arabic dialect, Darija. Atlas-Chat-2B : optimized for fluent Darija text generation. : optimized for fluent Darija text generation. Atlas-Chat-9B: designed for complex, context-rich tasks. Additionally, the France Lab will play a key role in MBZUAI's upcoming Institute of Foundation Models (IFM). This global initiative will connect AI talent across Abu Dhabi, Silicon Valley, and Paris. The goal is to drive the development of the next generation of foundation models and ensure their global impact. MBZUAI continues to position itself as a leader in international AI research and innovation.
