THE INSTITUTE
Talk

Scientific Research and Development in the UAE: Challenges and Prospects

Sunday, February 14, 2021, 6:30PM

Zoom Webinar

Past Event

Open to the Public

The UAE has built an instrumental ecosystem of research around the local, governmental, and independent academic institutions, research and technology industrial organizations, and scientific innovation parks, among others. This talk discusses current efforts to improve research and development infrastructure, expand its capacity, and influence impactful research outcomes and productions globally. It addresses the challenges that persist and how they can be addressed to build a robust local scientific research and development ecosystem in the UAE.

Time: 6:30pm Gulf Standard Time
             9:30am Eastern Standard Time
 
To access the live stream click here
 

The UAE has built an instrumental ecosystem of research around the local, governmental, and independent academic institutions, research and technology industrial organizations, and scientific innovation parks, among others. This talk discusses current efforts to improve research and development infrastructure, expand its capacity, and influence impactful research outcomes and productions globally. It addresses the challenges that persist and how they can be addressed to build a robust local scientific research and development ecosystem in the UAE.

Time: 6:30pm Gulf Standard Time
             9:30am Eastern Standard Time
 
To access the live stream click here
 
Speakers
  • Behjat Al Yousuf, Executive Vice President for Outreach and Engagement, MBZUAI
In conversation with
  • Hoda Al Khzaimi, Research Assistant Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering; Director, Center of Cyber Security, NYUAD

In collaboration with

Emirates Digital Association for Women
Women in AI