Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates and is known for its mix of modern and ancient architecture. The city is home to some of the most progressive and prestigious universities in the Middle east

Artificial intelligence is a major part of how software development can change the future. Jobs in machine learning, software solutions and research all use this growing subject to make computers faster and smarter.

The United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven emirates on the eastern side of the Arabian peninsula, at the entrance to the Persian Gulf. Much of the work force in the UAE are foreign expatriates - hence the country's population makeup being so diverse, with Emirati citizens being a minority in their own country.

Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.