The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is taking a bold move to shape the future of education by using Artificial Intelligence (AI), from kindergarten classes to postgraduate programs. Moreover, the AI is being instantly integrated into the educational framework of the nation.
MBZUAI: A Global Powerhouse in AI education
The Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), established in 2019, sits at the heart of this development. According to the CSRankings, the MBZUAI is one of the top 10 universities in the world for core AI disciplines, like computer vision, machine learning, natural language processing, etc.
The university has 13 master’s and PhD programs. In addition, it has introduced a bachelor’s degree in AI with Business and Engineering specializations this year. Here, you will find students from more than 39 countries, with Emiratis making up 17% and women 31% of enrolments. Moreover, 80% of graduates from this university have joined the UAE’s AI ecosystem and are contributing directly to the country’s growth.
Innovation Hubs and Breakthrough Research
MBZUAI has also become a home to cutting-edge research. Therefore, we have mentioned the notable contribution of this university below:
- K2: A broader language model with 65 billion parameters
- Jais: The most downloaded Arabic large language model
- The Center for Integrative AI and the Metaverse Center, producing over 3,400 combined research papers.
Apart from such achievements, the Mohamed bin Zayed Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre was also launched in 2023. It supports AI-driven startups and innovation.
Expanding AI Education Nationwide
Besides MBZUAI, other universities in the UAE are also stepping into the world of AI. So, you can read the top AI-focused programs introduced by the UAE colleges below:
- Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi: Data Science with Math for AI
- Abu Dhabi University & Ajman University: Bachelor of Science in AI
- Khalifa University: Robotics and AI
- American University of Sharjah: Established a dedicated AI Centre
AI in K–12 Schools from 2025
Starting in 2025 through 2026, the UAE will incorporate AI education into its K-12 public school curriculum. This detailed initiative will cover AI fundamentals, algorithms, real-world applications, ethics, and innovation.
Aligned with the UAE Centennial 2071 Vision
This initiative supports the UAE Centennial 2071 Vision, which aims to boost a knowledge-based and innovation-driven economy. Moreover, it has the following goals:
- Transforming healthcare, education, and transport
- Empowering youth with digital skills
- Creating tech-driven employment opportunities
By integrating AI into education, the UAE is planning to create a generation to lead in an AI-first world.
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