The Advanced Research and Innovation Center (ARIC) at Khalifa University was established in 2012 as a joint effort between Mubadala Aerospace and Khalifa University to undertake cutting-edge research in advanced materials, applied digital technologies, applied technologies for healthcare, and applied technologies for sustainability. The Center aligns itself with the strategic plan of Strata Manufacturing PJSC and Sanad Aerotech. The Center also acts as a global research hub – collaborating with leading universities across the world, developing research opportunities over a broad spectrum of areas, and assisting technology transfer and innovation possibilities across the aerospace sector.