Leadership
Dr. Mohammad Yaqub
Co-Founder & Chief AI Officer
Associate Professor at MBZUAI, Founder of Labib AI, Oxford PhD, and internationally recognized AI researcher with more than 150 publications and over AED 13 million in research funding.
Team
AI Research & Engineering Team
Dr. Numan Saeed
Research Scientist at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence and MBZUAI's first PhD graduate, focused on developing accessible, impactful AI solutions for healthcare and climate science. Committed to AI education, mentoring future researchers, and democratising AI knowledge.
Asim Miqdad Ukaye
Computer Vision researcher and engineer with a PhD from Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, specialising in federated learning, medical imaging, and real-time autonomous systems. With previous experience at Honeywell and Lockheed Martin, his work spans embedded AI, robotics, and sensor-fusion solutions.
Adam Maani
Adam specialises in designing and deploying sophisticated neural network architectures, with a focus on computer vision and natural language processing. By leveraging deep-learning frameworks to solve complex computational challenges, he develops high-performance models that drive innovation and transform raw data into intelligent, scalable applications.
Yahia Shaaban
Applied Scientist with an MSc in Machine Learning from Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence. Co-authored seven publications and worked with Incorta, Dell Technologies, and AIQ on foundation models, time series, and domain adaptation.
Ainur Khamitova
AI engineer specialising in deployable, privacy-first AI systems, with an MSc in Machine Learning from MBZUAI. Her work spans multimodal AI, graph neural networks, and secure LLM-powered solutions for healthcare, government, and enterprise applications, with research contributions featured at venues including NAACL and MICCAI.
Ghazi Shazan Ahmad
Computer Vision graduate from MBZUAI with research interests in multimodal and video understanding. Passionate about advancing AI-driven perception systems, with interests spanning intelligent visual analysis and machine learning applications.
Software Engineering Team
Mohammad Alslamat
Mohammad Alslamat is a software engineer and technical leader specialising in backend architecture, scalable platforms, and enterprise system integrations. He leads the design and development of large-scale digital systems and works closely with business and design teams to translate strategic business requirements into scalable technology platforms.
Mohamed Alosman
Mohamed Alosman is a multidisciplinary developer with extensive experience in enterprise systems, web development, and IT infrastructure. His expertise spans software development, server architecture, and technical operations across complex digital ecosystems.
Medean Amer
Medean Amer specialises in cross-platform mobile development using Flutter, focusing on scalable mobile applications that integrate modern AI-powered capabilities.
Hala Babelly
Hala develops high-performance mobile applications using Flutter and Dart, delivering scalable mobile solutions with strong emphasis on performance and user experience.
Ahmad Al Salamat
Ahmad contributes to the development of web and mobile applications while supporting the integration of AI-driven capabilities and intelligent automation features.
Johnkhem Mirabueno
John, in his capacity as IT Administrator, will ensure the smooth operation, security, and efficiency of all IT systems and infrastructure, while also optimizing digital tools and communication platforms to support team productivity. John has held IT Administrator at Al Bassam International Factories, a top manufacturing company with 11 branches all over UAE. More recently, he served the same role at Sharjah Sports Club, a prominent government organization.
Strategy Team
Fatima Nazzal
Known as the "voice of 9Yards", Fatima has over 15 years of experience in the UAE's public and private sectors. Leading the communications team, she leverages her profound understanding of local culture and government policies to provide expert guidance. Her deep knowledge of local customs and business practices enables her to navigate the complex landscape effortlessly.
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