Delegations and guests, including ministers responsible for technology and AI, have begun arriving in Riyadh for the fourth UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (GFEAI 2026).
Comprehensive arrangements are in place to welcome them, along with decision-makers, experts, academics, representatives of international organisations, and public- and private-sector officials. More than 100 speakers will participate in 30 dialogue and specialised sessions, a Saudi Press Agency (SPA) report said.
Saudi Arabia is hosting the forum from September 14 to 17 through the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA), in partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.
AI ethics and governance
Over four days, GFEAI 2026 will address issues related to AI ethics and governance amid rapid advances in the field. Discussions will explore ways to strengthen international cooperation in developing and using AI technologies responsibly and safely, centered on serving human communities, supporting sustainable development, and advancing the public good.
The event is being held in cooperation with the International Center for AI Research and Ethics (ICAIRE), with coordination from the Saudi National Commission for Education, Culture and Science.
Preparations included setting up the venue for Monday's press briefing, the main halls for the opening ceremony, meeting rooms, and workshop spaces, with arrangements finalised for forum sessions to begin on Tuesday.
Media centers and facilities for receiving delegations and participants have also been prepared. Technical, organisational, and logistical arrangements have been completed to ensure the venues are ready to welcome attendees from around the world.—TradeArabia News Service
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