During Diplo’s visit to Oman and participation in the AI and Ethics Conference: The Convergence of Technology and Diverse Moral Traditions in Qatar, the team will discuss the intersection of AI, governance, and diplomatic practice. In Oman, Jovan Kurbalija will deliver a public lecture Artificial Intelligence and Geopolitical Shifts: Challenges and Opportunities for Diplomacy, lead 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 undertake field visits focused on Oman’s National AI Strategy and innovation ecosystem.
These activities will foster 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.
