About the AI MENA Forum and Its Regional Mission

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly becoming one of the most influential forces shaping economies, labor markets, governments, education systems, infrastructure, and societies around the world.

Across the Middle East and North Africa, governments, businesses, universities, and development organizations are investing heavily in AI and seeking practical strategies to harness its benefits. At the same time, countries that have moved faster in adopting AI are beginning to experience significant challenges, including workforce disruption, skills shortages, privacy concerns, misinformation, regulatory uncertainty, growing pressure on digital infrastructure, and questions about the long-term impact of AI on society.

We believe the MENA region has a unique opportunity.

Rather than simply following the path of others, the region can learn from both the successes and mistakes of more advanced markets and develop a more balanced, strategic, and responsible approach to AI adoption.

The AI MENA Forum was created to provide a platform for meaningful dialogue, knowledge sharing, and collaboration among the leaders shaping the region’s future. By bringing together policymakers, business leaders, investors, educators, technology experts, and international thought leaders, the Forum seeks to help the region better understand the opportunities ahead, prepare for the challenges that may emerge, and make informed decisions in an increasingly AI-driven world.

Our Vision

We envision for the AI MENA Forum to become the leading annual forum examining the impact of Artificial Intelligence on economic development, employment, education, governance, infrastructure, competitiveness, and society across the Middle East and North Africa.

By bringing together diverse perspectives from government, business, academia, technology, and civil society, the AI MENA Forum aims to help shape a future in which AI drives innovation, prosperity, resilience, and sustainable development throughout the region.

Our Mission

The forum helps governments, businesses, educational institutions, and communities better understand, prepare for, and responsibly navigate the opportunities and challenges created by Artificial Intelligence.

The Forum provides a platform for informed dialogue, knowledge sharing, collaboration, and practical insights that support responsible AI adoption and long-term regional competitiveness.

What Makes This Forum Different

Most AI events focus on technology, products, startups, or innovation. The AI MENA Forum focuses on something broader and arguably more important: the impact of Artificial Intelligence on people, organizations, economies, and societies.

Rather than asking, “What can AI do?”, the Forum asks, “What should the MENA region do next?”

Through discussions on economic growth, workforce transformation, education, governance, digital sovereignty, infrastructure, sustainability, and public trust, the Forum provides leaders with practical insights and diverse perspectives to help them make informed decisions in an increasingly AI-driven world.

One of the Forum’s distinguishing features is its focus on the infrastructure that powers Artificial Intelligence, including data centers, cloud computing, energy requirements, cybersecurity, and digital sovereignty. These issues are becoming increasingly important as countries compete to build the foundations of the AI economy and strengthen their long-term competitiveness.

Why Jordan

Jordan is uniquely positioned to host a regional conversation about the future of Artificial Intelligence.

Located at the crossroads of the Middle East and North Africa, Jordan offers a stable, accessible, and internationally respected platform for bringing together policymakers, business leaders, investors, academics, and technology experts from across the region and beyond.

Its strong technology ecosystem, highly educated workforce, entrepreneurial culture, and reputation as a trusted meeting destination make it an ideal setting for meaningful dialogue and regional collaboration.