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AI at NYUAD

 

Grounded in a decade of interdisciplinary scholarship, from the sciences to the humanities.

Artificial intelligence is transforming research, education, industry, and public life. At NYU Abu Dhabi, AI at NYU Abu Dhabi brings together more than a decade of interdisciplinary expertise across the sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities, engineering, and global education. Building on NYUAD's distinctive position in the UAE and its connection to NYU's global network, the initiative will advance AI research, education, and application while contributing to Abu Dhabi's emergence as a world-class hub for responsible AI-driven innovation.

 

28

Centers and Labs working on AI

245+

Patents filed across NYUAD research

4

Nobel Laureates on Faculty

5

Startups Incubated

News and Highlights

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145 Gbps in the first 6G terahertz trial

NYU Abu Dhabi and e& set a UAE-first record on terahertz-frequency wireless, groundwork for the connected cities of the next decade.

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AI forecasts harmful solar winds days in advance

NYU Abu Dhabi scientists use machine learning to predict space weather, protecting satellites, power grids, and infrastructure on Earth.

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AI speeds the discovery of life-supporting microbes

With the Center for Genomics and Systems Biology, NYU Abu Dhabi researchers use machine learning to accelerate the discovery of microbes that sustain life, advancing genomics and environmental science.

145 Gbps in the first 6G terahertz trial
AI forecasts harmful solar winds days in advance
AI speeds the discovery of life-supporting microbes

Education

Building the Next Generation of AI Leaders

The Master's in Interdisciplinary Data Science and AI prepares future innovators with the technical expertise, research experience, and interdisciplinary perspective needed to lead AI initiatives across academia, government, and industry.

Research

Centers and Labs Working on AI

NYUAD Research Institute centers and faculty labs span the full AI stack — from fundamental theory to applied, government-facing deployment.

Government and Industry

Strong Partnerships. Greater Impact.

Established collaborations with UAE government organizations provide the foundation for new initiatives, stronger connections, and lasting public value.

Thought Leaders

World Class AI Expertise

NYU Abu Dhabi's faculty and researchers bring internationally recognized expertise across AI and related disciplines, partnering with government and industry to advance research, inform policy, and develop practical solutions.

Talent Pipeline

From Classroom to Capability

Students apply their learning to live challenges from government and industry, gaining practical experience while contributing to meaningful solutions.

Get Involved

Engage with us

For Government Partners

Build policy and capacity together

Co-develop applied research, executive cohorts, and talent pipelines aligned with national AI priorities.

For Investors and Industry

Access research, talent, and IP

Explore licensing, sponsored research, and spinout opportunities from NYUAD's 245+ filed patents.