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Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence in Abu Dhabi, the world's first graduate-level, research-based AI university, will "help and benefit small countries," Danny Faure, the President of Seychelles, told Emirates News Agency, WAM.
"I am impressed by the UAE's initiative to establish a university of Artificial Intelligence in Abu Dhabi, which will bring together students from all over the world," he said in an exclusive interview.
"It is very good that the UAE has taken this initiative because small countries such as Seychelles will benefit from it," added the president who was in Abu Dhabi this week along with many other world leaders to attend the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, ADSW.
Although Seychelles has an institution for science, technology and innovation, the president thinks that it is not practical to emulate the UAE's initiative in his country.
With an area of 455 square kilometres and a population of around 95,000, Seychelles is a tiny African island nation in the Indian Ocean.
"Given the size of my country with limited human resources, instead of trying it our own [Artificial Intelligence education], I think we rely on a country like the UAE. Our excellent bilateral relationship gives us the opportunity to have a partnership with the UAE to allow our students to benefit from this novel initiative," he said.
The top students from Seychelles will come and seize this opportunity, he added.
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, MBZUAI, will open for students in September 2020. The university aims to drive excellence in knowledge creation, transfer and use AI to foster economic growth, while positioning Abu Dhabi as a hub for the international AI community.
AI-driven transformation has the potential to generate 133 million new jobs globally, as well as contributing significantly to economies and societal development, according to Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of State, and Chair of the MBZUAI Board of Trustees.
Talking about bilateral relations, the President of Seychelles revealed that the UAE pledged support during his visit to build the first rehabilitation centre for drug addicts in Seychelles.
"The UAE is a strong partner. We enjoy excellent relationship between our two states and of course our peoples. The UAE is a natural partner because it believes in the vision we have for our country," he said.
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