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This cohort was the first to experience the newly enhanced MEP, which was extended
four weeks longer than previous editions. The programme also placed a stronger focus
on industry and emphasised the practical application of AI principles across sectors.

Themed as the Cohort of Sustainability, the fifth MEP cohort celebrated gender balance,
with nearly half of the participants being women. This diversity brought new
perspectives and innovation to the submitted capstone projects, where participants
applied their AI knowledge to real-world challenges in support of the UAE’s second Year
of Sustainability.

Several capstone projects targeting key national challenges were presented to a judging
panel, including an AI-powered system to improve traffic management in Abu Dhabi; an
app to address chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity;
and an AI-driven platform to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability. Other
projects focused on elevating specific sectors in the UAE, including a personalised
learning platform for schools, a solution to bridge the gap between academia, industry,
investors, and the government to foster innovation, and a strategy to cultivate a sports
culture and industry.

Professor Timothy Baldwin, MBZUAI Provost, said: “The fifth MEP cohort exemplifies
what is possible when talented leaders are empowered with transformative tools like AI.
The participants combined their leadership skills with imagination, empathy, and
entrepreneurial thinking, showing what ethical AI can achieve to improve lives. Their six
AI solutions hold the potential to address some of society’s most pressing challenges,
not only in the UAE but around the world.”

The judging panel selected FalconVision as the winning project for its proposal to
gather data that the government and private stakeholders can use for the athletic
identification and development of individual children.

As part of their AI community engagement, MEP participants visited ADNOC, DGE,
ENEC, and Al Tamimi & Company. In addition to classroom-based learning, they worked
on their capstone projects to apply their AI insights in practical, industry-relevant
settings.

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