Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Egypt has released its first AI Readiness Assessment Report with UNESCO and EU support, reviewing strengths and gaps in its digital ecosystem. The report underscores ethical, human-centred AI governance and is intended to guide reforms, investments, and capacity-building for sustainable and inclusive development.
UNESCO and Data Vault hosted a multi-stakeholder dialogue in Islamabad to discuss ethical and inclusive AI in Pakistan. The event highlighted the National AI Policy pillars, institutional readiness, skills development, and global best practices, aiming to embed human rights, equity, and sustainability into Pakistan’s AI future.
UNESCO and Data Vault hosted a dialogue on Pakistan’s AI policy, focusing on ethical and inclusive governance. Experts stressed the need for AI skills, digital infrastructure, and safeguards to transform Pakistan’s demographic advantage into a sustainable, rights-based digital future.
Bahrain launched a national AI policy aligned with GCC ethical guidelines to ensure responsible AI use, foster public trust, and boost government efficiency. The policy promotes training, legal compliance, and innovation to support the Kingdom’s digital transformation and sustainable development goals.
Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Pakistan’s Minister of IT and Telecom, emphasized the need for ethical AI, data privacy, and global cooperation at Leap 2025 in Riyadh. She discussed Pakistan’s commitment to ethical AI governance, highlighted the importance of bridging the digital divide, and presented the “Digital Nation Pakistan Bill, 2024.”