SDAIA President Dr. Abdullah Alghamdi And China Ambassador Chang Hua Visit UNESCO's AI Ethics Centre In Riyadh

Dr. Abdullah Alghamdi, President of the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA), along with Chang Hua, the Chinese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, recently visited the International Center for Artificial Intelligence Research and Ethics (ICAIRE) in Riyadh. This UNESCO-affiliated centre is dedicated to advancing AI ethics and empowering women globally.

During their visit, Abdulrahman Habib, ICAIRE's acting Managing Director, provided an overview of the centre’s initiatives. He highlighted the Elevate Initiative, which aims to empower 25,000 women worldwide in AI. This initiative focuses on enhancing women's knowledge of advanced AI technologies and preparing them for the job market.

Habib emphasised ICAIRE's commitment to promoting responsible AI use globally. The centre supports countries in developing ethical AI frameworks to benefit humanity. Its work is structured around four main pillars: research and development support, raising awareness about AI ethics, capability building, and policy development.

The centre also plays a significant role in organising the International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad (IAIO). Additionally, it has launched its first global research initiative aimed at uniting researchers to produce impactful studies published on leading scientific platforms.

ICAIRE actively collaborates with Arab and regional organisations to host various events. It supports Saudi Arabia in applying UNESCO's Readiness Assessment Methodology. Moreover, it engages with the UN High-Level Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence to further its mission.

The centre’s efforts serve as a model for women's empowerment and technology inclusiveness. By focusing on these areas, ICAIRE aims to inspire similar initiatives worldwide.

The visit by Dr. Alghamdi and Ambassador Hua underscores the importance of international cooperation in advancing ethical AI practices. Their engagement highlights Saudi Arabia's commitment to playing a leading role in this field.

With inputs from SPA