The Central Bank issues commemorative gold and silver coins on the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the founding of the Mohammed bin Zayed University for Artificial Intelligence

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates issued commemorative gold and silver coins to celebrate the five-year anniversary of the founding of the Mohammed bin Zayed University for Artificial Intelligence, and its reception of its first batch of students in 2020, in appreciation of the outstanding achievements it has achieved during its career.

The front side of the gold coin shows an image of the university’s Knowledge Center building, along with the years 2020 and 2025 to indicate the five-year journey. The design also bears the phrase “Power from Knowledge to Serve” in English, which reflects the university’s mission and its cognitive role, surrounded by the name “Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Artificial Intelligence” in Arabic and English, and the university’s logo. The back side includes the UAE logo, surrounded by the name “Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates” in Arabic and English.

The front side of the silver coin includes a design that highlights the University’s Knowledge Center building and the years 2020 and 2025, interspersed with delicate geometric decorations. This design surrounds the name “Mohammed Bin Zayed University for Artificial Intelligence” in Arabic and English, in addition to its official logo. The back side includes the nominal value of “50 dirhams”, surrounded by the phrase “Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates” in Arabic and English. 10 gold coins and 500 silver coins, weighing 50 grams each, were issued.

The issuance of these coins coincides with the Mohammed bin Zayed University for Artificial Intelligence’s celebrations of the fifth anniversary of its founding, and embodies its pioneering path in the system of artificial intelligence, sciences and humanity, and strengthens the UAE’s position as a leading global destination in the fields of innovation and advanced technology. The commemorative coins were delivered to the Mohammed bin Zayed University for Artificial Intelligence, and will not be available for sale at the Central Bank or the university.

On this occasion, Saif Humaid Al Dhaheri, Assistant Governor of the Central Bank for Banking Operations and Support Services, said: “The issuance of this commemorative coin confirms the keenness of the UAE Central Bank to highlight national initiatives in the field of education, and to appreciate the pioneering role played by the Mohammed bin Zayed University for Artificial Intelligence since its founding, as an advanced model of specialized academic institutions, in line with the UAE’s vision of building an economy based on knowledge and innovation.”

For his part, Eric Zeng, President of the Mohammed bin Zayed University for Artificial Intelligence and University Professor, said: “The issuance of the commemorative coins by the Central Bank of the UAE represents the role that the Mohammed bin Zayed University for Artificial Intelligence plays in the country’s strategic development process. As we celebrate the five-year anniversary of welcoming the first batch of students, we are proud of the university’s role as part of the UAE’s success in establishing artificial intelligence at the heart of the national agenda. We are honored to have our journey towards consolidating a global status celebrated.” “The university has a strong historical tradition in the field of artificial intelligence research and higher education, embodying the link between the UAE’s heritage and the prospects for future technology.”