Strengthening AI capacity in the Arab States.




UNESCO and partners launch the Arabic version of the MOOC “AI and Digital Transformation in Government”. Inspiring and enabling the next generation of governments lies at the heart of the World Governments Summit (WGS). In support of this vision, UNESCO, University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School and the Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG), a member of SPARK Alliance, have joined forces to localize the free online course AI and Digital Transformation in Government into Arabic. Aligned with the Summit’s focus on future-ready governance, the Arabic version of the course was officially launched on 4 February 2026 during the WGS in Dubai.

Mr. Tawfik Jelassi

Ali bin Sebaa Al Marri



With the public sector employing a significant share of the workforce across the Arab States, strengthening AI and digital transformation capacities among civil servants is a strategic priority. By making the course AI and Digital Transformation in Government available in Arabic, UNESCO and its partners reaffirm their commitment to inclusive, accessible, and human-centred capacity building.

The Arabic version of the course is open for registration from 4 February 2026, supporting civil servants, policymakers, and public-sector leaders in navigating AI responsibly, and in shaping digital transformation that serves the public interest.

REGISTRATION


Location: Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Digital Public Infrastructure Day (DPI Day), part 1 - UN Open Source Week 2025.

Image
  Opening Keynotes Panel: Global Cooperation for DPI: Lessons from Cross-Border Projects. DPI Day brings together the UN system and its partners to drive collaborative action on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for sustainable development . It fosters coordination among UN entities, Member States, and stakeholders, aligning efforts with the Global Digital Compact (GDC) . Through open-source collaboration, shared learning, and resource optimization, the event promotes inclusive, effective DPI strategies. UN Open Source Week 2025 facilitates global dialogue and collaboration on open source, digital public infrastructure (DPI), and developing innovative solutions to global challenges. Since its inception in 2023, the event is capturing significant international attention, demonstrating a strong demand for an UN-led forum on open source and digital cooperation. This year's conference expands to a multi-day format from 16-20 June 2025, offering increased opportunities for ideation,...
Read more

(Part 1) SDG 16 Conference 2025.

Image
The SDG 16 Conference 2025 on "Advancing Peace, Justice and Institutions for Sustainable Development" will be held on Monday, 12 May 2025 at United Nations Headquarters in New York. High-Level Opening Panel 1: Stocktaking progress on SDG 16: Assessing achievements and challenges. Presentation of the updated Rome Civil Society Declaration on SDG 16+ The Permanent Mission of Italy to the United Nations, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) and the International Development Law Organization (IDLO) are co-organizing the SDG 16 Conference 2025. In the context of the 80th anniversary of the United Nations and building on the outcomes of the previous five editions, the Conference will provide a platform for showcasing tangible examples of how investing in SDG 16 delivers measurable, practical dividends for governments and people, enabling them to achieve their development priorities. It will mobilize actions and partnerships while reflecting on how...
Read more

AFICS/NY Annual Assembly 2025.

Image
The Association of Former International Civil Servants in New York (AFICS/NY) works to protect the interests of retiring and retired UN staff and their families. AFICS/NY holds an Annual Assembly: to report on the activities of the preceding year, current and planned work of AFICS/NY; to announce the results of the election to the Governing Board; to provide the annual financial statements; and, to provide the opportunity for members to have a dialogue with AFICS/NY Governing Board members and senior United Nations officials in attendance on any issue of concern. Related Sites and Documents AFICS/NY website Watch the AFICS/NY Annual Assembly 2025! Meetings & Events
Read more