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Somalia

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Somalia and Saudi Arabia agree to cooperate on AI and space technology regulation

It is reported that Somalia and Saudi Arabia have agreed to collaborate on regulating AI and space technology. The agreement was signed in Riyadh by Mustafa Yasin Sheikh, Director General of Somalia’s National Communications Authority, and Haitham Al-Ohaly, Governor of Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space and Technology Commission, during the Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-25). This partnership aims to build regulatory cooperation, share expertise, and create frameworks to guide responsible growth in AI and space technology, while also exploring opportunities in infrastructure sharing and broader digital cooperation.

20 September 2025Data Privacy & ProtectionCybersecurity
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Arab League calls for AI regulation framework

It is reported that at the Arab Dialogue Circle on Artificial Intelligence in the Arab World, Arab League Secretary General Ahmad Abu Al-Gheit has urged scholars to draft a regulatory framework for AI that aligns with Arab values and interests. The call to action includes (1) addressing the rapid developments in AI, particularly in large language models and generative AI, (2) localizing AI industries and investing in strategic planning and financial resources, and (3) ensuring active participation in the global AI race to achieve safe and culturally aligned AI integration.

2 February 2025Generative AISandboxCybersecurity
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