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.

The decision was made in light of safety measures taken on campus due to the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, during the Board of Trustees meeting that took place over video conference earlier today.

Speaking on the announcement, His Excellency Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of State and Chairman of the Board of Trustees at MBZUAI, said: “Receiving official accreditation from the CAA is a confirmation of our commitment to the Leadership’s vision of delivering excellence and developing AI skills through education.

Organized by Egypt’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the UAE Embassy in Cairo, the delegation highlighted the importance of the exchange of students and knowledge in the field of AI, to provide reciprocal benefits for the UAE and Egypt.