Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence MBZUAI has signed a multi-year collaboration agreement with Amazon Web Services AWS aimed at advancing artificial intelligence research, strengthening technical capabilities, and accelerating startup growth across the UAE and the wider region.
The partnership aligns closely with the UAE's National Strategy for Higher Education 2030, particularly the Expanded Professional Experience initiative, which emphasizes greater student exposure to real-world environments through practical training and applied projects. By linking academic research with industry application, the collaboration supports MBZUAI's mission to translate cutting-edge research into tangible societal and economic impact.
Central to the agreement is the establishment of a Strategic Research Program focused on delivering AI research in jointly agreed priority areas. Under the program, AWS will provide cloud infrastructure, technical mentorship, and guidance on relevant AWS programs, in addition to making a registry of public datasets available through AWS platforms. MBZUAI will contribute its faculty expertise, research talent, and laboratory resources, with both parties working together to turn research concepts into high-impact, practical solutions.
