RIYADH: Riyadh will host the fourth UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence next month, bringing together global experts to discuss key issues surrounding AI ethics and the governance of emerging technologies.
Co-hosted by UNESCO and the Kingdom, represented by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority and the International Center for AI Research and Ethics, GFEAI 2026 will take place from Sept. 14-17, reflecting growing international confidence in Saudi Arabia’s standing and reinforcing its leadership in advancing global efforts toward responsible and ethical AI.
UNESCO said in a statement: “The global forum serves as a key platform to advance the implementation of the recommendation on the AI ethics across all member states of the UN agency. It supports the exchange of knowledge and experiences across regions in the development of AI policies, regulatory frameworks and institutional capacities, to foster inclusive and sustainable social and economic development while safeguarding human rights and fundamental freedoms.”
Saudi Arabia will be the first Arab country to host the global forum.
Launched in 2022, the event was previously hosted by Czechia, Slovenia and Thailand, with co-funding support from the EU since 2024.
