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The Access to Knowledge for Development Center at The American University in Cairo Hosts the Responsible AI Cup Awards Ceremony

The Access to Knowledge for Development Center at The American University in Cairo Hosts the Responsible AI Cup Awards Ceremony

The American University in Cairo (AUC) represented by Access to Knowledge for Development (A2K4D) will host the Inaugural Responsible AI Cup Awards Ceremony on Sunday, January 18, 2026.

Responsible AI Cup 2.0 Launches under Auspices of MCIT

Under the auspices of Egypt's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), the Access to Knowledge for Development Center (A2K4D) at AUC launches Responsible AI Cup 2.0 with the MENA Observatory on Responsible AI.

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

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.

Al Arabiya TV — Dr. Nagla Rizk on AI Opportunities in MENA (AI Action Summit)

First interview with Dr. Nagla Rizk shedding light on AI opportunities and challenges in the MENA region, coinciding with the Paris Peace Forum AI Action Summit where the Observatory was selected as one of the top 50 projects.

Al Arabiya TV — Nagham ElHoussamy on AI Trends in MENA

Interview with Nagham ElHoussamy, Associate Director for Research at the MENA Observatory, contributing key insights on major AI landscape trends in the MENA region during the AI Action Summit.

France 24 — 'The Impact of AI in the MENA Region'

A2K4D's Director Dr. Nagla Rizk discussed the impact of AI in the MENA region on France 24 during the AI Action Summit period.

Paris Peace Forum 2025 — Video Recording

Recording from the Paris Peace Forum 2025 attended by Dr. Nagla Rizk and Nagham El Houssamy representing the MENA Observatory on Responsible AI.

Global AI News

IBA launches Artificial Intelligence Institute to focus on responsible AI governance

IBA launches Artificial Intelligence Institute to focus on responsible AI governance

Source: The Global Legal Post · Nov 06, 2026

Doha Hosts Workshop on Shaping Digital Future to Strengthen Qatar-EU Partnership

Doha Hosts Workshop on Shaping Digital Future to Strengthen Qatar-EU Partnership

Source: Qatar News Agency · Oct 11, 2026

UK must not be beholden to foreign AI, says head of Alan Turing Institute

UK must not be beholden to foreign AI, says head of Alan Turing Institute

Source: The Guardian · Oct 10, 2026

Test shows AI models likely to give advice for terrorist attacks

Test shows AI models likely to give advice for terrorist attacks

Source: The National · Oct 09, 2026

Iran’s supreme leader calls for greater use of AI to strengthen security

Iran’s supreme leader calls for greater use of AI to strengthen security

Source: The National · Oct 09, 2026

Anthropic opens its most powerful AI models to more security teams

Anthropic opens its most powerful AI models to more security teams

Source: Reuters · Oct 06, 2026

NCSA Organizes Fifth National Cyber Governance and Assurance Affairs Conference

NCSA Organizes Fifth National Cyber Governance and Assurance Affairs Conference

Source: Qatar News Agency · Oct 05, 2026

UAE among global leaders in AI agent adoption, analysis shows

UAE among global leaders in AI agent adoption, analysis shows

Source: The National · Oct 05, 2026

UAE scientists harness AI to discover potential blood cancer drug

UAE scientists harness AI to discover potential blood cancer drug

Source: The National · Oct 04, 2026

AI skills emerge as new advantage for Emiratis entering UAE workforce

AI skills emerge as new advantage for Emiratis entering UAE workforce

Source: The National · Oct 01, 2026

FTC is investigating OpenAI and Anthropic over possible risks to consumers

FTC is investigating OpenAI and Anthropic over possible risks to consumers

Source: Associated Press · Sep 30, 2026

Trump, AI CEOs sign voluntary safety pact, back data center expansion

Trump, AI CEOs sign voluntary safety pact, back data center expansion

Source: Reuters · Sep 29, 2026

At UN, developing nations call for bigger say in shaping AI future

At UN, developing nations call for bigger say in shaping AI future

Source: Reuters · Sep 29, 2026

Nvidia unveils security platform to stop AI agents from going rogue

Nvidia unveils security platform to stop AI agents from going rogue

Source: Associated Press · Sep 28, 2026

OpenAI admits governments among ‘dozens’ of entities that could be infiltrated by bots

OpenAI admits governments among ‘dozens’ of entities that could be infiltrated by bots

Source: The National · Sep 26, 2026

UAE pulls ahead in global ranking on AI adoption

UAE pulls ahead in global ranking on AI adoption

Source: The National · Sep 25, 2026

FTC chair suggests AI developers should be liable for conduct of agents

FTC chair suggests AI developers should be liable for conduct of agents

Source: Reuters · Sep 25, 2026

More AI and less screen time: How UAE schools are introducing latest technology to pupils

More AI and less screen time: How UAE schools are introducing latest technology to pupils

Source: The National · Sep 24, 2026

Microsoft in new technology framework with UAE, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia

Microsoft in new technology framework with UAE, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia

Source: The National · Sep 23, 2026

Saudi Arabia’s AI commercial registrations jump 31% amid Year of AI push

Saudi Arabia’s AI commercial registrations jump 31% amid Year of AI push

Source: Arab News · Sep 22, 2026

Ex-Google safety chief warns AI could harm children more than social media did

Ex-Google safety chief warns AI could harm children more than social media did

Source: Reuters · Sep 22, 2026

Spanish PM Sanchez says AI industry cannot be self-regulated

Spanish PM Sanchez says AI industry cannot be self-regulated

Source: Reuters · Sep 21, 2026

Poor data sharing undermining EU cyber defences, auditors say

Poor data sharing undermining EU cyber defences, auditors say

Source: Reuters · Sep 21, 2026

AI will play major role in Lebanon, country's Finance Minister says

AI will play major role in Lebanon, country's Finance Minister says

Source: The National · Sep 21, 2026

Gemini hacked three companies in first known breakout by Google’s AI

Gemini hacked three companies in first known breakout by Google’s AI

Source: Reuters · Sep 18, 2026

France’s Thales urges international framework on AI development

France’s Thales urges international framework on AI development

Source: Reuters · Sep 17, 2026

OpenAI to regularly disclose AI misbehavior, warns safety challenges remain

OpenAI to regularly disclose AI misbehavior, warns safety challenges remain

Source: Reuters · Sep 16, 2026

UK, US and Netherlands issue advisory on Iran-linked spyware

UK, US and Netherlands issue advisory on Iran-linked spyware

Source: Reuters · Sep 15, 2026

Spanish data watchdog publicises first AI agent-linked data breach report

Spanish data watchdog publicises first AI agent-linked data breach report

Source: Reuters · Sep 15, 2026

Europe facing unprecedented risk of being cut off from AI, Lagarde warns

Europe facing unprecedented risk of being cut off from AI, Lagarde warns

Source: Reuters · Sep 14, 2026

Palantir, Nvidia curb AI model use over data fears, The Information reports

Palantir, Nvidia curb AI model use over data fears, The Information reports

Source: Reuters · Sep 14, 2026

UAE and Germany look to build ties with investment, energy and AI deals

UAE and Germany look to build ties with investment, energy and AI deals

Source: Reuters · Sep 09, 2026

OpenAI pushes for mandatory national AI safety rules

OpenAI pushes for mandatory national AI safety rules

Source: Reuters · Sep 09, 2026

AI models’ capabilities leap comes with new safety warnings

AI models’ capabilities leap comes with new safety warnings

Source: Reuters · Sep 09, 2026

MENA’s AI ambitions face a water reality

MENA’s AI ambitions face a water reality

Source: Arab News · Sep 04, 2026

US, China gear up for mid-September AI safety talks

US, China gear up for mid-September AI safety talks

Source: Reuters · Sep 04, 2026

UAE’s AI university introduces world’s largest ‘fully open’ models

UAE’s AI university introduces world’s largest ‘fully open’ models

Source: The National · Sep 03, 2026

OpenAI is building ‘automated shutdown’ capabilities for AI tools, letter to lawmakers says

OpenAI is building ‘automated shutdown’ capabilities for AI tools, letter to lawmakers says

Source: Reuters · Sep 02, 2026

Mamdani imposes one-year ban on AI for most NYC students

Mamdani imposes one-year ban on AI for most NYC students

Source: Reuters · Sep 02, 2026

Iran’s cyber attack strategy is ‘perfect weapon’ against US

Iran’s cyber attack strategy is ‘perfect weapon’ against US

Source: The National · Sep 02, 2026

Energy firms face AI-enhanced cyber attacks in connectivity push

Energy firms face AI-enhanced cyber attacks in connectivity push

Source: Reuters · Sep 01, 2026

US urges hands-off approach to AI regulation at G20 tech meeting

US urges hands-off approach to AI regulation at G20 tech meeting

Source: Reuters · Sep 01, 2026

AI-driven cyber risk is top concern for global financial stability, watchdog says

AI-driven cyber risk is top concern for global financial stability, watchdog says

Source: Reuters · Aug 31, 2026

Russian-speaking cybercriminals used SpaceX’s Cursor AI tool to hack seven companies

Russian-speaking cybercriminals used SpaceX’s Cursor AI tool to hack seven companies

Source: Reuters · Aug 27, 2026

Fake US thinktank set up and funded by Israel sought to game AI for propaganda

Fake US thinktank set up and funded by Israel sought to game AI for propaganda

Source: The Guardian · Aug 26, 2026

UN and Red Cross call for urgent rules on autonomous weapons

UN and Red Cross call for urgent rules on autonomous weapons

Source: Reuters · Aug 25, 2026

Banks can’t afford to fall behind on AI. But can they afford for it to fail?

Banks can’t afford to fall behind on AI. But can they afford for it to fail?

Source: The National · Aug 25, 2026

UAE among ‘most ambitious’ AI markets, new report highlights

UAE among ‘most ambitious’ AI markets, new report highlights

Source: The National · Aug 24, 2026

Saudi-French AI ties deepen as Kingdom scales up digital economy

Saudi-French AI ties deepen as Kingdom scales up digital economy

Source: Arab News · Aug 23, 2026

China urges respect for digital sovereignty in AI race

China urges respect for digital sovereignty in AI race

Source: Reuters · Aug 19, 2026

OpenAI unveils ChatGPT for Teens with stronger guardrails to tackle safety risks

OpenAI unveils ChatGPT for Teens with stronger guardrails to tackle safety risks

Source: Reuters · Aug 18, 2026

AI and the arts sector: Artists demand stronger safeguards

AI and the arts sector: Artists demand stronger safeguards

Source: Malta Independent · Aug 16, 2026

In the Second Week of August 2026, MENA Startup Investments Rise to $49.5 Million as Qatar Leads Fintech Deals

In the Second Week of August 2026, MENA Startup Investments Rise to $49.5 Million as Qatar Leads Fintech Deals

Source: entArabi · Aug 16, 2026

AI-Driven Security Could Make Law Enforcement Hacking Obsolete

AI-Driven Security Could Make Law Enforcement Hacking Obsolete

Source: Tasnim News Agency · Aug 15, 2026

How corporations can mitigate an AI jobocalypse

How corporations can mitigate an AI jobocalypse

Source: Arab News · Aug 15, 2026

Saudi Arabia Reshapes the Future of the Digital Economy Through Advanced Digital Infrastructure, Global Partnerships

Saudi Arabia Reshapes the Future of the Digital Economy Through Advanced Digital Infrastructure, Global Partnerships

Source: Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 15, 2026

ADX becomes first MENA exchange to open “live” market data directly to ChatGPT, Claude and other AI platforms

ADX becomes first MENA exchange to open “live” market data directly to ChatGPT, Claude and other AI platforms

Source: ZAWYA by LSEG · Aug 13, 2026

UNESCO Champions Rights-Based AI to Advance Gender Equality in Africa's Judiciaries

UNESCO Champions Rights-Based AI to Advance Gender Equality in Africa's Judiciaries

Source: UNESCO · Aug 13, 2026

Financial Value of AI Agents in Drug Development

Financial Value of AI Agents in Drug Development

Source: Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News · Aug 13, 2026

Egypt launches Responsible AI Cup 2.0 to promote ethical AI development

Egypt launches Responsible AI Cup 2.0 to promote ethical AI development

Source: Tech Review Africa · Aug 13, 2026

Youth advocates gather in New York to launch new AI standards

Youth advocates gather in New York to launch new AI standards

Source: UN News · Aug 12, 2026

Experts Are Warning: Our AI Arms Race Is Putting Humanity at Risk

Experts Are Warning: Our AI Arms Race Is Putting Humanity at Risk

Source: The Guardian · Aug 11, 2026

ADBI Developing Asia Journalism Awards 2026 Honor Outstanding Reporting on AI and Development

ADBI Developing Asia Journalism Awards 2026 Honor Outstanding Reporting on AI and Development

Source: ADB Institute · Jul 28, 2026

Luxembourg Backs IOM to Advance Responsible AI for Humanitarian Response

Luxembourg Backs IOM to Advance Responsible AI for Humanitarian Response

Source: IOM · Jul 09, 2026

Nigeria ranks first in Africa, 38th globally in responsible AI index

Nigeria ranks first in Africa, 38th globally in responsible AI index

Source: Premium Times · Jul 09, 2026

Global Index on Responsible AI 2026 assesses AI governance progress across 135 Countries

Global Index on Responsible AI 2026 assesses AI governance progress across 135 Countries

Source: Tech Review Africa · Jul 09, 2026

Coalition launched to advance children's rights in the age of artificial intelligence

Coalition launched to advance children's rights in the age of artificial intelligence

Source: UN News · Jul 08, 2026

UNESCO's Caribbean AI Roadmap Wins Regional Backing

UNESCO's Caribbean AI Roadmap Wins Regional Backing

Source: UNESCO · Jul 08, 2026

New coalition puts children’s rights at the centre of the AI age

New coalition puts children’s rights at the centre of the AI age

Source: UN News · Jul 07, 2026

MENA Startup Funding Surge Signals AI Investment Shift From US Hubs

MENA Startup Funding Surge Signals AI Investment Shift From US Hubs

Source: AI Business Review · Jul 06, 2026

UAE Highlights Responsible AI and International Cooperation During UN Counter-Terrorism Week

UAE Highlights Responsible AI and International Cooperation During UN Counter-Terrorism Week

Source: United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs · Jul 06, 2026

Saudi Arabia opens global call for AI ethics forum research submissions

Saudi Arabia opens global call for AI ethics forum research submissions

Source: Arab News · Jul 06, 2026

AI explained: Why the world needs to act now

AI explained: Why the world needs to act now

Source: UN News · Jul 01, 2026

AI companionship poses risks for teen development, study shows

AI companionship poses risks for teen development, study shows

Source: ASU News · Jun 29, 2026

FM opens 1st UN roundtable on AI, human development at Al-Azhar University

FM opens 1st UN roundtable on AI, human development at Al-Azhar University

Source: State Information Service · Jun 28, 2026

Vatican Commission on AI meets for first time

Vatican Commission on AI meets for first time

Source: Vatican News · Jun 27, 2026

Judicial operators in Mexico strengthen their capacities for the ethical use of AI

Judicial operators in Mexico strengthen their capacities for the ethical use of AI

Source: UNESCO · Jun 26, 2026

Saudi Arabia wins UN’s Public Service Award for SDAIA platforms

Saudi Arabia wins UN’s Public Service Award for SDAIA platforms

Source: Arab News · Jun 23, 2026

Saudi Arabia urges responsible AI governance at UN

Saudi Arabia urges responsible AI governance at UN

Source: Arab News · Jun 20, 2026

Kenya to host 4th REAIM Summit in 2027 to promote Responsible Military AI Governance

Kenya to host 4th REAIM Summit in 2027 to promote Responsible Military AI Governance

Source: Tech Review Africa · Jun 20, 2026

Startup Wrap: More than $69m flows into MENA startups

Startup Wrap: More than $69m flows into MENA startups

Source: Arab News · Jun 20, 2026

Retail Asia Summit 2026 in Singapore to highlight responsible AI, unified data, and retail innovation

Retail Asia Summit 2026 in Singapore to highlight responsible AI, unified data, and retail innovation

Source: Retail Asia · Jun 18, 2026

Guiding our AI deployment with a set of employee councils

Guiding our AI deployment with a set of employee councils

Source: Microsoft · Jun 18, 2026

AI and Education: towards a human-centred future of digital learning

AI and Education: towards a human-centred future of digital learning

Source: UNESCO · Jun 16, 2026

New WHO discussion paper sets out opportunities and risks of AI in evidence-informed health policy

New WHO discussion paper sets out opportunities and risks of AI in evidence-informed health policy

Source: World Health Organization · Jun 02, 2026

Supporting innovation in journalism through responsible AI

Supporting innovation in journalism through responsible AI

Source: LSE Consulting · Jun 01, 2026

NVIDIA AI Cloud Ecosystem Expands Worldwide to Meet Global AI Compute Demand

NVIDIA AI Cloud Ecosystem Expands Worldwide to Meet Global AI Compute Demand

Source: Nvidia · May 31, 2026

Arab women's voices 'must be heard' in AI revolution

Arab women's voices 'must be heard' in AI revolution

Source: The National · May 27, 2026

Government Meeting: Review Of The Draft National Artificial Intelligence Strategy

Government Meeting: Review Of The Draft National Artificial Intelligence Strategy

Source: Algeriaan Radio Multimedia · May 25, 2026

Microsoft reports are exposing AI’s real cost problem: Using the tech is more expensive than paying human employees

Microsoft reports are exposing AI’s real cost problem: Using the tech is more expensive than paying human employees

Source: Forbes · May 22, 2026

Responsible AI Needs More Than Good Intentions

Responsible AI Needs More Than Good Intentions

Source: Boston Consulting Group · May 06, 2026

Beyond the Model — Why Responsible AI Must Address Workforce Impact

Beyond the Model — Why Responsible AI Must Address Workforce Impact

Source: MIT Sloan Management Review · Apr 21, 2026

AI’s environmental costs threaten water, land and climate

AI’s environmental costs threaten water, land and climate

Source: UN · Apr 06, 2026

Media practitioners, regulators rally for responsible AI adoption

Media practitioners, regulators rally for responsible AI adoption

Source: Radio Tamazuj · Mar 06, 2026

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Ahmed Darwish International Conference on AI — 'The Future of Education, Industry Integration and International Partnerships'

Dr. Nagla Rizk participates as a speaker. Conference held under the patronage of Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Sheikh of Al-Azhar, featuring Springer and UNESCO Chair on AI in Education.

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