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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

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 A2K4D partners working on responsible AI for development in MENA.

Speaker Series - Zeina Sleem

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

Speaker Series - Marwan Tarazi

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

Posts

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.

Startup Scene: Masterclass With AI Philosopher at Synapse Analytics Aliah Yacoub

Yacoub shares her views on the importance of using AI ethically, and the role that startups can play in this landscape.