In an important development, Mohammed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) introduced two pioneering centers aimed at advancing AI research and innovation, the Incubation and Entrepreneurship Center (MIEC) and the Metaverse Center (MMC), at this year’s GITEX. (MBZUAI) introduced two pioneering centers aimed at advancing AI research and innovation, the Incubation and Entrepreneurship Center (MIEC) and the Metaverse Center (MMC), at his GITEX this year.

Director, MBZUAI Metaverse Center Hao Lico-led Abdulmotaleb El Sadiqfocuses on cutting-edge AI-driven immersive technology. The center will leverage areas such as computer vision, generative AI, mixed reality, multimedia, and natural language processing (NLP) to explore applications in communications, healthcare, entertainment, and education.

Designed to accelerate AI innovation and industry adoption, the Incubation and Entrepreneurship Center offers comprehensive entrepreneurship courses, AI engineering support, funding opportunities, and valuable insights from successful technology entrepreneurs. We provide. The center aims to build a thriving AI ecosystem while nurturing future AI entrepreneurs and startups.

The launch was announced at the Abu Dhabi Government Pavilion in line with this year’s theme, “The Year of Imagining AI in Everything,” and these centers align with MBZUAI’s commitment to pioneering AI research and contributing to national priorities. Match.

Earlier this year, MBZUAI introduced two new departments and four graduate programs specializing in robotics and computer science, further strengthening the UAE’s position as a global hub for AI research and innovation.