Advancing ethical and practical AI in diplomacy and governance in the Gulf

Throughout Diplo’s visit to Oman and participation in the conference on AI ethics in Qatar, the team discussed the intersection of AI, governance, and diplomatic practice.

In Oman, Jovan Kurbalija delivered a public lecture, Artificial Intelligence and Geopolitical Shifts: Challenges and Opportunities for Diplomacy, led an interactive workshop on the future of digital and tech diplomacy, including the evolving role of tech ambassadors and state engagement with technology companies, and undertook field visits focused on Oman’s National AI Strategy and innovation ecosystem.

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During the AI Ethics: The Convergence of Technology and Diverse Moral Traditions conference in Doha, Dr Kurbalija joined an international expert panel discussion at the session on transnational AI principles and global ethical guidelines.

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These activities fostered discussions on the responsible deployment of AI in governance and policy, capacity development for government staff, and strategies to integrate ethical and cultural considerations into technology-driven decision-making. The programme builds on Diplo’s ongoing insights into how Arabic philosophical traditions can inform the AI era and how Islamic and Arab thinking traditions contribute to debates on AI, creating a platform to advance globally inclusive, practical, and ethical AI in diplomacy and policy.

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Related people: Jovan Kurbalija, Andrej Škrinjarić