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Daily Tribune
3 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain's Voice for Ethical AI Rings Loud in Romania
The King Hamad Global Centre for Coexistence and Tolerance took part in the 32nd General Assembly of the International Association of Orthodox Parliaments (IAO), held in Romania's capital, Bucharest, from June 2 to 6. The gathering focused on the vital theme: 'Collaboration between Parliaments and Religious Institutions in Shaping Guidelines for Artificial Intelligence Use – The Significance of the Marrakesh Declaration by the Inter-Parliamentary Union.' The event attracted prominent parliamentary and religious figures alongside representatives from various international organizations. During the plenary session, Ms. Noura Abdullah Al Mansouri, Director of Coexistence at the King Hamad Global Centre, highlighted the Kingdom of Bahrain's steadfast commitment to fostering international cooperation and partnerships among parliamentary, executive, and religious institutions. She emphasized Bahrain's proactive role in crafting just digital policies and establishing ethical frameworks to harness modern technologies and AI applications—aimed at building a world grounded in fairness, tolerance, democracy, and peaceful coexistence amid growing global challenges and risks. Ms. Al Mansouri also showcased the Centre's pioneering use of AI-powered educational tools within the 'Science Schools for Peace' initiative, launched in the sister Kingdom of Jordan. This project is a collaborative effort with the Inter-Parliamentary Union and the International Centre for Synchrotron-Light for Experimental Science and Applications in the Middle East (SESAME). Two innovative AI-driven programs, 'Smart Assistant 1' and 'Smart Participant 1,' were presented as cutting-edge solutions to support legislative and executive institutions in task management, data analysis, reporting, and decision-making. Reaffirming the Centre's dedication, Ms. Al Mansouri stressed its mission to promote intercultural dialogue and fortify the ethical infrastructure of digital policies that champion peace. She underscored the importance of safeguarding against AI misuse, including privacy violations and the spread of hate and intolerance. These efforts draw inspiration from the visionary guidance of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the call of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, who advocates for an international treaty to govern the responsible and ethical development of artificial intelligence—building trust, transparency, and shared human values worldwide.
Daily Tribune
13-05-2025
- Science
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain launches AI projects to promote global peace, dialogue
The King Hamad Global Centre for Coexistence and Tolerance has launched two groundbreaking AI-driven initiatives — Smart Assistant 1 and Smart Participant 1 — as part of its ongoing efforts to harness technology in promoting peace, dialogue, and sustainable development. The initiatives were unveiled during the Peace Schools Programme held in Jordan, organised in partnership with the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and in collaboration with Synchrotron-light for Experimental Science and Applications in the Middle East (SESAME). The programme brought together international experts, researchers, and youth to explore innovative ways of advancing coexistence and tolerance through education and technology. Speaking remotely at the event, Ali Abdulla Al Aradi, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the King Hamad Global Centre, highlighted that the development of these smart tools aims to support parliamentary and legislative work. He noted that this move reflects Bahrain's pioneering commitment to institutionalising the values of tolerance, mutual respect, and civil dialogue on a global scale.
