Three Dimensions of Chief AI Officer

Bashar Kilani, a digital economy advocate, explores the transformation of the AI landscape in the Middle East. Bashar shares his journey, from leading digital projects at Accenture and IBM to pioneeri

Our guest

Bashar Kilani

Digital Economy Advocate

Leading voice of AI in Middle east and a Digital Economy Advocate

“The arrival of general AI will force us to confront a new sense of ourselves, as well as a universe that is both more strange and more wonderful than we could have imagined.” – Ray Kurzweil
Episode summary:

Join Bashar Kilani, a leading voice in AI and digital transformation, recounts his extensive experience with giants like Accenture and IBM and his current role at Dubai AI Campus. Dive into the Middle East's rapid AI evolution, driven by early adoption and significant investments. Learn about the UAE's groundbreaking appointment of the first Minister of AI in 2017 and the region's focus on building a robust digital economy. Discover how countries like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, and Jordan are leveraging a young, educated workforce to advance their AI initiatives and impact the global economy.