IBM and MBZUAI join forces to advance AI research with new center of excellence

MBZUAI has announced plans for a strategic collaboration with IBM (NYSE: IBM). Senior leaders from both organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at advancing fundamental AI research, as well as accelerating the types of scientific breakthroughs that could unlock the potential of AI to help solve some of humanity's greatest challenges. Professor Eric Xing, President of MBZUAI, delivered short remarks, as did Jonathan Adashek, IBM's Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer, and Saad Toma, General Manager, IBM Middle East, and Africa. The agreement was then signed by Sultan Al Hajji, Vice President for Public Affairs and Alumni Relations at MBZUAI and Wael Abdoush, General Manager IBM Gulf and Levant. "The creation of a center of excellence between MBZUAI and IBM is a natural next step in the evolution of the UAE's groundbreaking AI university. The partnership will strengthen MBZUA's capacity to make practical contributions to the country's sustainable economic development. Working with IBM, MBZUAI will aim to deliver tangible results in wide-ranging sectors, including healthcare, biotech, digital and financial services. Importantly, this collaboration will help also develop the highly skilled talent we need to lead the Fourth Industrial Revolution," HE Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of State and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of MBZUAI said.