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ICAIRE: An International Extension of Saudi Arabia's 80-Year Partnership with UNESCO
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Fusion42 · 5 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
Saudi Arabia has established the International Center for AI Research and Ethics (ICAIRE) in Riyadh as a UNESCO category 2 center, focusing on AI research, ethics, capability building, and policy development. ICAIRE aims to enhance AI ethics awareness, support developing countries' access to AI resources, and foster international cooperation, with initiatives including training 25,000 women in AI by 2027.
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Your AI ethics work now needs to align with the global framework set through Saudi Arabia's ICAIRE at UNESCO, especially if you target developing countries. This centre opens doors for partnerships and funding focused on AI governance in the Middle East and Africa.
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