Data science has recently become one of the most popular academic choices among young people and working professionals, as well as one of the most recommended courses by career counseling services. Various academic journals began to recognize data science as an emerging discipline throughout the 2000s.

According to article 2 of the law, an independent entity to be known as the National Human Rights Institution and located in Abu Dhabi will be established, and other branches and offices may open in other emirates.

In addition to his new role at MBZUAI, Dr. Shao also serves as CEO and Chief Scientist of the Inception Institute of Artificial Intelligence (IIAI), an Abu Dhabi-based international research organization dedicated to achieving breakthroughs in fundamental and applied AI research.