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9/24/25, 3:32 PM MBZUAI hosts 3rd Mailis programme to explore AI's role in shaping future of work
workplace, powering startups, and strengthening the UAE's innovation

ecosystem.

Opening the session, Rawdha Almeraikhi, Director of Outreach at MBZUAI,

said, "We want people to stop seeing AI as just a tool. It is a partner, one that

amplifies human creativity, accelerates problem-solving, and pushes the

boundaries of what is possible. By bringing together some of the most

forward-thinking voices from Abu Dhabi's innovation ecosystem, Mailis

was launched to coincide with the UAE's Year of Community, and is helping

ignite the collaborations that will shape the UAE's AI-powered future."

Leaders from Khalifa Fund, Hub71, ADIO, and Abu Dhabi Chamber shared

updates on how their organisations are embedding AI into initiatives that

strengthen Abu Dhabi's role as a global innovation hub. Experts from

Edulga, Hub71, and MEVP also discussed how access to capital, talent, and

collaboration is enabling start-ups to thrive, with MBZUAI guiding the

exchange.

A speaker from Stellr Studios delivered insights on Designing for

Intelligence, highlighting the challenges organisations face, from scattered

data to misaligned workflows, and urging leaders to embed intelligence

into every level of their operations.

MBZUAI's Incubation and Entrepreneurship Center showcased how AI can

act as a co-founder by presenting three innovative AI tools. A live challenge

demonstrated how AI can directly support business decision-making.

The programme concluded with an open Q&A, giving participants the

opportunity to explore how AI could fuel growth and innovation in their

own ventures.

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