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Lower House Speaker Ahmad Safadi emphasized the need for the Arab region to keep pace with global advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) during the “Impact of Technology and Innovation in Enhancing Arab Economic Growth” conference. Safadi highlighted the importance of addressing legislative gaps, investing in Arab data, and ensuring its visibility on search engines. He urged the development of clear strategies to manage AI’s impacts, such as job displacement, and stressed the need for knowledge tools to help future generations adapt. Safadi pointed out that AI presents both challenges and opportunities for governments and the private sector to advance digitization. He advocated for effective steps toward investing in the digital economy and integrating AI advancements across various fields. These steps include updating educational programs, transitioning from traditional to modern teaching methods, and establishing specialized AI institutes and information centers. Safadi’s call to action is for swift and decisive measures to ensure the Arab region’s competitive edge in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

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