The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has launched its AI Agenda 2025-2031 to enhance its academic and research programs. The launch event was attended by His Excellency Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Cultural Advisor to the UAE President and Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University, alongside several academic and administrative leaders, as well as faculty members from various colleges and departments.

In his speech, His Excellency highlighted that “The launch of UAEU’s AI Agenda coincides with the UAE Cabinet’s adoption of the UAE’s position on AI policy at the international level. This significant step reflects our unwavering commitment to enhancing the university’s status as a leading institution in higher education, research, and community service, while also embracing modern technologies." He further emphasized that UAEU will continue to lead as a top educational institution, striving to equip the next generation with the necessary technical and technological skills to make a positive impact on both society and the world.

His Excellency added, "The university is committed to playing a pioneering role in forecasting the future and preparing a generation of innovative youth capable of tackling future challenges. Our goal is to integrate modern technologies, such as artificial intelligence, into the curriculum, offering students the opportunity to learn using smart tools and develop their skills across various fields. We also aim to build new conceptual frameworks that promote the application of AI across different academic disciplines. We stress the importance of enhancing students' critical and creative thinking, encouraging them to explore new fields that will drive innovation and contribute to their academic and professional growth."

He also explained, "Our wise leadership is at the forefront of anticipating the future, placing the UAE among the leading nations in the field of AI. This has been achieved through the implementation of several integrated strategies and initiatives, including the UAE’s National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence, the first major project within the UAE Centennial 2071 plan. The appointment of the world's first Minister of AI and the creation of an environment that fosters innovation and development in advanced technologies further demonstrate this leadership."

Dr. Fekri Kharbash, Acting Dean of the College of Information Technology, presented a detailed overview of the UAEU AI Agenda's pillars and goals. These include enhancing the university’s role as a comprehensive academic and research institution, fostering an innovative environment grounded in advanced technologies, and positioning the university at the forefront of institutions that integrate AI with education, academic research, and administrative operations, thereby contributing to community service.