Advancing the future of AI and cybersecurity through collaboration, innovation, and regional leadership.
The Executive Forum featured insightful discussions on AI governance, national security, data privacy, cyber resilience, and AI safety, fostering meaningful dialogue on responsible innovation and the development of secure digital ecosystems across the GCC and MENA region.
The event was honored by the presence of distinguished AIU Board members, including Dr. Fayza Al-Kharafi, Chair of the Board; Mr. Bader Al-Sayer, Managing Director of Musaed AlSayer & Partners; and Mrs. Areej Al-Ghanim, Vice Chair, Executive Committee of the Board. The forum also welcomed distinguished speakers and leaders, including H.E. Abeer Anwar Al-Awadhi, Chief of Kuwait’s National Cybersecurity Center; H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cyber Security for the United Arab Emirates Government; H.E. Dr. Abdullah M. Alsabah, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Defence, Kuwait; and H.E. Sheikh Mohammad Al Sabah, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Association of Artificial Intelligence of Things (AAIOT), among many other regional and international experts.
The forum also featured leading international speakers, including Prof. Timothy Baldwin, Professor of Natural Language Processing at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), UAE; Ms. Peggy Tsai, AI and Data Executive Leader and Faculty at Carnegie Mellon University; and Dr. Bassam Maharmeh, Chief Executive Officer of Cyberatos LTD and former President of Jordan’s National Cyber Security Center.
Our sincere appreciation to our sponsors and strategic partners for their valuable support:
Strategic Partners
• Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS)
• Kuwait’s National Cybersecurity Center (NCSC)
• Zain
Sponsors
• Ali Alghanim & Sons
• Al Jeel Al Jadeed
Media Partner
• M2R
Event Collaborators
• Florida State University (FSU)
• Association of Artificial Intelligence of Things (AAIOT)
• Ministry of Defence, Kuwait
• Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Giftedness and Creativity
• American Business Council Kuwait / AmCham Kuwait
• Xcite by Alghanim Electronics
Their contributions reflect the importance of cross-sector partnerships in advancing knowledge, strengthening cybersecurity capabilities, and shaping the responsible adoption of emerging technologies.
At AIU, we remain committed to creating platforms that connect education, research, policy, and industry to address the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow.
Together, we are helping shape a more intelligent, resilient, and secure digital future for the region.