From November 18-20, 2024, Diplo delivered leadership training on AI and diplomacy at the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA). This engagement aims to deepen Diplo’s strategic relationship with AGDA and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, strengthening collaborative ties that span nearly a decade.
Highlights of this visit included the official signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Diplo and AGDA, which formalizes future cooperation. Jovan Kurbalija, director of Diplo, delivered a public lecture on AI geopolitics and diplomacy as well as a master lunch briefing on AI and diplomacy for ambassadors in Abu Dhabi.
Jovan Kurbalija summarised the visit in the blog post: ‘Nine reflections on AI@UAE’.
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