A curated map of the organizations and individuals shaping artificial intelligence in Abu Dhabi and beyond — the ecosystem we hope to learn from as a club.
This directory is for learning and inspiration. It lists publicly known organizations and people and does not imply any partnership, endorsement or existing relationship. Contact details are only shown where they are publicly available, and any outreach would happen respectfully and with faculty guidance.
Universities, institutes, companies, schools and conferences — an illustrated map rather than a database.
Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
A leading research university on Saadiyat Island with active work in computer science, machine learning and applied AI — a valuable window into university-level AI research for students at ACS.
Masdar City, Abu Dhabi
The world’s first university dedicated entirely to artificial intelligence, based in Abu Dhabi — a globally significant hub for AI education and research that ACS students can look to as a model of what serious AI study looks like.
Masdar City, Abu Dhabi
A global scientific research centre and the organization behind the Falcon family of open large language models — a landmark example of AI research produced in the UAE, and an institute the club hopes to learn from.
Al Khatem Tower, ADGM Square, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem supporting startups, including many AI-focused ventures — a way for students to understand how AI moves from research into real companies.
Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
An international financial centre developing frameworks for technology and innovation, relevant to how AI is governed and commercialized in the region.
Capital Gate, Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street, Abu Dhabi
An Abu Dhabi-based artificial intelligence and cloud-computing group working across healthcare, climate and large-scale AI — a flagship of the UAE’s AI ambitions.
Abu Dhabi
A large-scale AI compute and data-centre initiative associated with the UAE’s drive to build sovereign AI infrastructure. Details to be verified from official sources.
UAE / Abu Dhabi relevance
A major UAE data-center operator supporting cloud computing, large-scale computing and AI. Understanding its facilities can help members connect AI software to the physical infrastructure it depends on.
Abu Dhabi
An AI training academy in Abu Dhabi offering technology education. Listed as a potential educational resource, not a confirmed ACS partner.
Abu Dhabi
A UAE school with staff engaged in computer science and student technology learning, including AI club activity. A potential peer contact for sharing ideas about how students learn AI — not a confirmed ACS partner.
Dubai
A large American-curriculum school in Dubai with a dedicated AI and robotics programme. A potential peer school for exchanging AI-education practices — listed for learning, not as a confirmed collaboration.
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
An American-curriculum school in Abu Dhabi with AI and STEM-related curriculum work. A potential local peer for conversation about student technology and AI initiatives.
Artwork from a previous edition; see the programme page for current information.
Nationwide, UAE
A national AI education programme organized through the UAE National Programme for Artificial Intelligence and the National Programme for Coders. Its AI, coding, emerging-technology and practical skills activities offer opportunities relevant to school and university students.
Image from a previous event; see the listed dates for the upcoming event.
ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi
6 Oct – 7 Oct 2026
A large-scale government-backed AI conference and exhibition series showcasing AI across industries, policy and research in the UAE capital. Members could explore AI applications, research and demonstrations, subject to registration and school permission.
Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai
7 Dec – 11 Dec 2026
Technology / Artificial Intelligence / Exhibition. GITEX Scale Summit: 7 December. Main GITEX Global Expo: 8–11 December. Members could discover technology demonstrations and how organizations apply AI, subject to access and school permission.
Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, UAE
30 Sept – 1 Oct 2026
Smart Cities / AI / Digital Infrastructure An opportunity to explore how AI supports cities and digital infrastructure, and connect classroom ideas to public services.
Dubai World Trade Centre
26 Oct – 27 Oct 2026
An artificial intelligence festival and conference bringing together people working across AI and technology. A chance to hear industry perspectives and discover ideas for responsible AI projects.
Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi
18 Nov – 19 Nov 2026
An AI conference and exhibition in Abu Dhabi. Potential talks and demonstrations could help members understand AI research, industry and community opportunities.
Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai
8 Dec – 10 Dec 2026
A startup and technology exhibition connecting founders, investors and the AI ecosystem. An opportunity to see how project ideas become products and learn about technology entrepreneurship.
Researchers, educators and leaders whose work is relevant to students learning about AI. Where details are not yet verified, profiles show clear placeholders rather than assumptions.
Assistant Professor of Computer Engineering
New York University Abu Dhabi
Machine learning for healthcareRecognized in the region for research applying machine learning to clinical and healthcare problems at NYU Abu Dhabi.
President and University Professor
MBZUAI
Machine learning, large-scale AI systemsA globally recognized machine-learning researcher associated with MBZUAI, the world’s first AI-dedicated university.
Former ACS students with backgrounds in AI, mathematics, computer science and data science. Their inclusion does not imply an agreement to speak or collaborate with the club.
Computer Science and Mathematics
ACS Class of 2022 · Valedictorian · National Merit Scholar · Seven years at ACS
Pomona College
Computer Science · Mathematics · Technology / AI interestsHer computer science and mathematics background offers a relevant perspective for students exploring the foundations of AI.
Computer Science / AI research
Former ACS Abu Dhabi student
McGill University · IBM experience
Artificial Intelligence · Machine Learning · Natural Language ProcessingHer background includes McGill AI Lab involvement, NLP and machine learning research, co-authored work in computational natural language learning, and professional experience associated with IBM.
Mathematical Sciences / Statistics
Attended American Community School of Abu Dhabi
Carnegie Mellon University · C3 AI experience
Enterprise AI · Data Science · Statistics · Machine Learning · Software EngineeringHer background combines mathematical sciences and statistics with computer science study and enterprise AI, data science and software engineering experience.
Data Science
Former ACS Abu Dhabi student
IE University · 41OPS / SciTheWorld involvement
Data Science · Analytics · Technology entrepreneurshipHis data science background and professional involvement with 41OPS / SciTheWorld connect analytics with AI-adjacent technology and industry.