Initiatives
Flagship programmes each run on their own platform, alongside the forums and convenings where the center contributes.
Initiatives
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Training 25,000 women by 2027
Empowering women in AI and machine learning through education and certification, in partnership with leading technology companies, with a focus on developing countries.
25,000
Target by 2027
100+
Countries
In partnership with Google Cloud · Microsoft
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An AI leadership capacity-building initiative for senior public-sector leaders across ICESCO's Member States: ministers, ambassadors, heads of national authorities and their senior teams.
10,000
Leaders targeted
53
Member States
In partnership with ICESCO
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Readiness Assessment Methodology
A workshop series supporting states as they implement UNESCO's Readiness Assessment Methodology, a shared baseline for national AI readiness.
In partnership with UNESCO
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IAIO · Riyadh 2024
The world's first Olympiad dedicated to artificial intelligence, uniting brilliant young minds from around the world to shape the future of AI.
25
Countries
90
Participants
44
Winners
In partnership with IRCAI · UNESCO
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Arabic · English · French · Spanish
Clear, up-to-date explanations of key terms in data science, AI, and machine learning. An interactive, multilingual reference that strengthens the Arabic presence in AI.
1,444
Terms
4
Languages
In partnership with ICESCO · King Salman Global Academy · SDAIA
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Participations & convenings
League of Arab States
A regional declaration advancing shared commitments on the ethics and governance of artificial intelligence across the Arab world.
ICESCO · King Salman Global Academy
A virtual competition on Kaggle to strengthen responsible AI: 108 participating members across 42 teams from 14 countries, with 6 grand winners.
WAICY · SDAIA
Winning projects from the World AI Competition for Youth showcased under the ICAIRE booth: 70 winners attended, 45 Saudi and 25 international, recognised with medals and awards.
Saudi Arabia · Kenya · United Nations
A high-level side event on AI capacity building held at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
GCC · SDAIA
A working session convening regional partners to develop and align practical tools for applying AI ethics in institutions.
League of Arab States · GCC · GSO
ICAIRE leads and contributes to regional working groups shaping AI ethics standards and coordination across the region.