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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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FEATURED

INCLUSIVE AI RESEARCH NETWORK

(MENA HUB COHORT)

Announcing the IAIRN MENA Hub Cohort

SAFE AI FOR CHILDREN

(MENA CHAPTER)

Safe AI For Children - MENA Chapter

RESPONSIBLE AI CUP

(AWARDS CEREMONY)

Responsible AI Cup Awards Ceremony

GLOBAL INDEX ON RESPONSIBLE AI

(GIRAI)

Global Index on Responsible AI

FUTURE OF WORK MENA

(PLATFORM WORKERS)

Future of Work MENA

MENA OBSERVATORY

(BROCHURES)

Observatory Brochures

IYAB

(BIRZEIT)

Intelligence Yup-Skilling Academy Birzeit

GENDER

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.

NEWS & EVENTS

NEWS

Arab Science & Technology Foundation Launches the Arab Council for Law and Technology (ACLT) from Sharjah

The Arab Science & Technology Foundation has launched the Arab Council for Law and Technology (ACLT) from Sharjah, drawing over 300 participants from more than 25 countries.

NEWS

Paris Peace Forum

Proud to be featured in the April newsletter of the Paris Peace Forum

ASWAT: VOICES FROM MENA

Egypt AI Day 2026 – Event Highlights, Part 1

Highlights from Egypt AI Day, held on 30 September 2026 at AUC under the theme "Responsible AI in Practice" and organized by the MENA Observatory on Responsible AI, A2K4D and Arabi Facts Hub.

Egypt AI Day 2026 – Event Highlights, Part 2

More from Egypt AI Day 2026: a day of discussions, hands-on workshops and knowledge exchange on AI literacy and the responsible adoption of AI in Egypt.

Egypt AI Day 2026 – Interview with Mark Morad

Mark Morad, the blind developer behind ScribeMe, on how the AI app helps visually impaired people study and get through daily life, why user feedback shapes every feature, and how his team tests for accuracy and protects users' data.

Blog Posts

 Learn more about the "Khwarizmi AIAI Cairo Convening" recommendations and conclusions, read the full press release at this link

Learn more about the "Khwarizmi AIAI Cairo Convening" recommendations and conclusions, read the full press release at this link

Egypt Must Pursue Targeted, Human-Centered AI Strategy Rather Than Global Competition, Experts Conclude at Cairo Forum

الصحافة في عصر الذكاء الاصطناعي: رؤى من ويبينار دور النماذج اللغوية الضخمة في الصحافة العربية: الفرص والتحديات والتحولات الإبستمولوجية

الصحافة في عصر الذكاء الاصطناعي: رؤى من ويبينار دور النماذج اللغوية الضخمة في الصحافة العربية: الفرص والتحديات والتحولات الإبستمولوجية

Journalism in the AI Era: Insights from the Large Language Models in Arab Journalism: Opportunities, Risks, and Epistemic Transformations Webinar

Journalism in the AI Era: Insights from the Large Language Models in Arab Journalism: Opportunities, Risks, and Epistemic Transformations Webinar

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