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King Hamad Global Centre for Coexistence and Tolerance board of trustees deputy chairman Ali Al Aradi affirmed Bahrain’s commitment to leveraging modern technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) applications to foster a culture of peace and dialogue and support sustainable development.
This aligns with the humanitarian vision of His Majesty King Hamad and the policies of the government led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
The deputy chairman made the remarks as the centre launched two AI-driven initiatives – Smart Assistant 1 and Smart Participant 1.
The projects were introduced as part of the Peace Schools Programme held in Jordan, in partnership with the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and in collaboration with the Synchrotron-light for Experimental Science and Applications in the Middle East.
Delivering his opening remarks remotely, Mr Al Aradi said the development of smart tools to support parliamentary and legislative work reflects Bahrain’s pioneering efforts to institutionalise the values of tolerance, mutual understanding and civil dialogue. He also referred to the enlightened royal vision and HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister’s call for a global treaty to govern the development of AI and to harness technological innovation for peace, development and prosperity.
The centre’s executive director Abdulla Al Mannai moderated a number of panel discussions, highlighting the potential of AI and emerging technologies.
Mr Al Mannai explained that Smart Assistant 1 is an innovative digital platform designed to support legislative and executive institutions by managing tasks, analysing data, preparing reports, and assisting in decision-making. Smart Participant 1, he said, focuses on enhancing engagement in conferences and dialogues by integrating AI tools, with an emphasis on the ethical use and governance of technology.
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