UAE University integrates artificial intelligence into academic curricula

The United Arab Emirates University, in cooperation with the international company Microsoft, launched a strategic initiative aimed at empowering university students with artificial intelligence skills and enhancing their technical capabilities, in the presence of the Cultural Advisor to His Highness the President of the State and the Supreme President of the United Arab Emirates University, Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, and the General Manager of Microsoft UAE, Naeem. Yazbek, and the Director of the Education Sector at Microsoft UAE, Hamad Matar, along with a number of university leaders, faculty and administrative staff members, and students..

In detail, the initiative aims to integrate artificial intelligence into academic curricula and enhance the role of universities in preparing future generations to face the challenges of the future, emphasizing the role of the UAE University as a key partner in achieving the UAE’s vision of building a sustainable knowledge economy..

The Supreme President of the UAE University, Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, stressed during his speech at the ceremony that the initiative is a pivotal step in line with the vision of the university and the state in promoting innovation and leadership in the field of higher education, explaining that artificial intelligence represents an opportunity to transform global economies, noting that the contribution of artificial intelligence to the output The UAE’s gross domestic product may reach 14% by 2030. His Excellency added: “Our partnership with Microsoft consolidates the university’s efforts in developing advanced educational programs that enhance the culture of artificial intelligence in the academic community. It contributes to preparing national cadres capable of keeping pace with rapid technological transformations, which strengthens the UAE’s position as a global center for innovation and technology.“.

For his part, Naim Yazbek expressed Microsoft’s pride in this partnership, saying: “Artificial intelligence is not just a technology, but rather a revolution that reshapes the ways of learning and working, and through this initiative, we aim to enhance the skills of students, faculty members, and researchers, in line with the needs of the market.” Work and its future requirements“.

Hamad Matar indicated that the training programs will begin to be implemented in the academic year 2025-2026, and will include various fields such as artificial intelligence, generative artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science, with the aim of enhancing individual competence and improving the quality of teaching and learning..