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Mena AI Observatory

The MENA AI Observatory 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

Research

AI Glossary: Key Terms

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The Need for a Context-Specific Study of AI and Data in The MENA Region

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Platform Work MENA

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Fairwork MENA Report 2022: Domestic Platform Work

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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

f<a+i>r Middle East and North Africa Hub

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

ASWAT: VOICES FROM MENA

Speaker Series - Wessam ElBeih

This video series captures insights from participants at the Access to Knowledge for Development Center's (A2K4D) 14th anniversary workshop.

Speaker Series - Zeina Sleem

This video series captures insights from participants at the Access to Knowledge for Development Center's (A2K4D) 14th anniversary workshop.

Speaker Series - Marwan Tarazi

This video series captures insights from participants at the Access to Knowledge for Development Center's (A2K4D) 14th anniversary workshop.

Posts

Feminist AI in MENA – A Neutral Technology?

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

MENA FAIR HUB at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)-African Union AI Policy Dialogue in Paris (March 2024)

In March 2024, A2K4D’s Associate Director for Research, Nagham El Houssamy,  moderated a session at the OECD - African Union AI Policy Dialogue in Paris.

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.