Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Launches AI‑Focused Scholarships for Emirati Officials

Claim 1 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum unveiled the Mohammed bin Rashid Government Scholarships on Friday.

Evidence The UAE news agency WAM reported the announcement on a Friday, and the scholarship’s official website lists the same launch date.

Verdict True.

Analysis Both the government news agency and the programme’s website independently confirm the claim, with no contradictory evidence found.

Claim 2 The Mohammed bin Rashid Government Scholarships program is delivered in collaboration with Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, New York University Abu Dhabi, Georgetown University, and the University of Oxford.

Evidence The WAM article names those four institutions as partners, and the programme’s website repeats the same list.

Verdict True.

Analysis Two independent sources — the government news outlet and the official programme portal — agree on the partner list, leaving no room for doubt.

Claim 3 Dubai launched a new government scholarship program aimed at providing Emirati officials with advanced skills in artificial intelligence, economics, and global policymaking.

Evidence Both the WAM release and the scholarship website describe the initiative as targeting Emirati officials for training in AI, economics and policy‑making.

Verdict True.

Analysis Consistent reporting from the news agency and the programme’s homepage confirms the program’s focus, with no conflicting information.

Watch for the first cohort’s graduation and any expansion of the scholarship to other emirates or additional fields.