AI-Forward

Summit 2025

Moving beyond fragmented approaches to more proactive and visionary AI strategies. In the Arab region, our ambition is to become one of the main leaders in AI innovation, fundamentally embedding ethical, social, and human values at the core of digital and economic development.
This milestone event fosters regional and global dialogue on AI’s transformative role in driving innovation, economic development, and shaping inclusive, ethical, and sustainable digital futures, marking the shift from data access to intelligence-driven, human-centered societies built on trust, innovation, and shared prosperity.

High level participation
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HE. Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit
Secretary-General
of the League of Arab States
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HE. Ms. Doreen Bogdan-Martin
Secretary-General
of The International Telecommunication Union
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HE. Mr. Sofien Hemissi
Minister
of Communication Technologies - Tunisia
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HE. Mr. Tawfik Jelassi
UNESCO Assistant Director-General
for Communication and Information
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HE. Eng. Mohamed Ben Amor
Director General
of the Arab ICT Organization
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Strategic Partners
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Strengthen AI-ready Digital Infrastructure

Foster the development and deployment of robust digital infrastructure (cloud platforms, high-speed networks, edge computing) that can support data-intensive AI applications across the Arab region.

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Promote Innovation Ecosystems and Capacity Building

Catalyze innovation by showcasing pioneering AI applications (spanning healthcare, agriculture, smart mobility) and by supporting startups, research hubs, and academic institutions.

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Advance AI Governance and Ethical Frameworks

Outline guiding principles and frameworks for responsible AI deployment, addressing ethical considerations, transparency, data protection, and alignment with the Arab AI Ethics Charter.

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Facilitate Business Partnerships & Regional Cooperation

Promote cross-border and public-private collaboration by enabling contracts, joint R&D, and MoUs among governments, regulators, operators, multinationals, SMEs, and startups.

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Transition Toward an “Intelligence-Driven Society”

Define a strategic roadmap for the region’s shift from the information era to an intelligent era, emphasizing AI-enhanced public services, smart governance, and citizen-centric digital transformation.

With a focus on infrastructure, innovation, governance, and business cooperation, the Summit will highlight both opportunities and challenges of AI adoption. It will showcase pioneering initiatives, foster cross-border partnerships, and set the foundations for responsible and ethical AI ecosystems in the Arab world. 

GOLD Partners

SILVER Partners

PRINCIPAL STRATEGIC Partners

STRATEGIC Partners

CONTENT Partners

SUPPORTING Partners

AICTO ASSOCIATE Members