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Mahmood Abdulla, Advisor at MBZUAI (Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence)
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Mahmood Abdulla

Advisor at MBZUAI (Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence)

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On their agenda

Five priorities, mapped against profiled leaders

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Shaping narratives at the intersection of AI

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Driving UAE’s global rise

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Amplifying brand & policy value

Source: 734 CIO Vision leader profiles with at least one priority theme, from 742 leaders in the series. Share of those leaders in each theme; leaders may have multiple themes. Yellow marks Mahmood's saved themes.

Working on now

Mahmood is advising MBZUAI, Eternal, and AIREV Holding Limited, focusing on strategic collaboration and amplifying the UAE's global voice in AI and innovation

About

Mahmood Abdulla is a Global Emirati Strategist and a LinkedIn Top Influencer, renowned for bridging the gap between AI, innovation, investment, and national development. With an engagement reach of over 180,000 professionals, including policymakers and CEOs, he expertly distills complex national priorities into impactful thought leadership. As an Advisor at MBZUAI, Advisor of UAE Affairs at Eternal, and Strategic Brand Partner at AIREV Holding Limited, Mahmood leverages his Human Resources Management background to drive strategic workforce planning, talent analytics, Emiratization, and high-performance culture design. He actively shapes global narratives, amplifying the UAE's influence across digital economies, public diplomacy, and sovereign investment strategies. Connect with Mahmood to explore collaborations in brand amplification, strategic partnerships, and advancing the UAE's global standing through innovation and purposeful communication.

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