As Executive Vice President for Outreach and Engagement, Dr. Al Yousuf will oversee the University’s external partnership mission, including outreach with the broader community, government agencies, and industrial partners.

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.

du is further supporting the initiative and contributing towards its efficiency and effectiveness by providing connected schools and universities with unlimited free Webex for three months and discounted rates for additional internet packages should they require additional bandwidth.

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.