ifty-three Islamic countries, members of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), have unanimously approved the Riyadh Charter for Artificial Intelligence in the Islamic World.
The charter was announced during the Global AI Summit, organized by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) in September 2024 in Riyadh. It has been described as a milestone in establishing a shared ethical and strategic framework for AI in the Islamic world.
The charter was approved during the 45th session of the ICESCO Executive Council, held in Tunisia, with the attendance of all member states and the participation of SDAIA.
The session discussed the Riyadh Charter, which serves as a comprehensive strategic framework for developing AI technologies in alignment with Islamic values, promoting sustainable development, and enhancing international cooperation in this field.
ICESCO member states affirmed their commitment to strengthening AI governance and supporting the responsible adoption of AI in the Islamic world.
During the session, the Riyadh Charter was presented by ICESCO Center of Foresight and Artificial Intelligence Director Dr. Kais Hammami, who outlined its key pillars and strategic objectives. He emphasized the charter’s significance in guiding AI development to serve the shared interests of Islamic countries.
TunisianMonitorOnline (NejiMed)
