Abu Dhabi: The New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) and Mubadala have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand collaboration on mutually beneficial projects. The MoU identifies several areas where NYU Abu Dhabi and Mubadala could collaborate based on the university’s research capabilities.
The agreement includes cooperation on research projects involving NYUAD faculty and students as well as the possibility of developing advanced research programs. In addition, the partnership covers exploring the prospect of establishing new state-of-the-art laboratories that would support both parties’ education and research activities of interest.
Representing the Mubadala Foundation, Mr. Mansour Al Ketbi, Executive Director of Digital and Corporate Services, commented that “Mubadala Foundation manages all philanthropic and community-related initiatives at Mubadala and partners with like-minded organizations to drive positive change in communities across the UAE and around the world.”
Other areas of potential collaboration include the promotion of a student recruitment program, local and global student internship programs, and a comprehensive student outreach program that would develop as well as deliver STEM engagement and career guidance for high school students.