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MENA OBSERVATORY
ON RESPONSIBLE AI

The MENA Observatory on Responsible AI is an interdisciplinary platform connecting policy-oriented researchers and innovators, aimed at fostering collaboration and building capacity for responsible data and AI practices. Join our diversified regional network to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and advocate for impactful policies that shape the future of AI and data in our region. 

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NEWS & EVENTS

GENDER & AI

Towards Gender Equality in Egypt’s Digital Economy: An Overview of New Initiatives

Ever wondered if Artificial Intelligence (AI) is truly neutral? Is AI genuinely free from human prejudice? Is the technology impartial?

Deliberate, inclusive AI policies to empower women in Africa

In the quest for gender equality, the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) offers unprecedented opportunities and challenges.

Feminist AI

FEMINIST AI IN MENA – A NEUTRAL TECHNOLOGY?

There are signs of progress in MENA towards the inclusion of female epistemology with the increase in female-led tech startups; FemTech.

ASWAT: VOICES FROM MENA

Feminist Phenomenology and Applied AI examples in MENA

In this webinar, Aliah Yacoub, AI Philosopher and AI and head of techQualia at Synapse Analytics, discussed the connection of feminism, social justice, and AI i

Responsible AI in the Global South: Narratives from the Middle East and Africa

The MENA and African Observatories on Responsible AI host a webinar series on "Responsible AI in the Global South," tackling regional ethical AI challenges.

Speaker Series - Wessam ElBeih

This video series captures insights from A2K4D partners working on responsible AI for development in MENA.

Posts

North Africa's Data Governance Landscape: Key Insights from the August 2024 Webinar

At the recent DGH webinar: MENA Observatory on Responsible AI's role as a platform for advancing responsible data and AI practices in the region is highlighted.

The MENA Observatory on Responsible AI and the African Observatory on Responsible AI Launch The First Co-hosted Webinar: Responsible AI in the Global South - Narratives from the Middle East & Africa

By focusing on nuanced, context-specific approaches, we can ensure that AI solutions are tailored to meet local needs and address specific challenges.

Governing Responsible Data: Advocating Healthcare For All

As the MENA hub for Responsible AI, we recently attended the Healthcare Governance Forum held in Cairo on June 27th, 2024.