In recognition of her exceptional leadership and global influence in artificial intelligence, Dr. Ebtesam Almazrouei, Chairperson of the United Nations AI for Good Impact Initiative and a leading Emirati AI expert, has been selected to the Artificial Intelligence Council of Kazakhstan, chaired by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The Council brings together a distinguished group of the world’s foremost leaders in artificial intelligence.
Dr. Almazrouei’s selection cements her status as a global trailblazer in artificial intelligence, reflecting her transformative contributions to AI innovation and governance, while showcasing the world-class calibre of Emirati talent at the forefront of shaping the future of advanced technologies.
As a member of the Council, Dr. Almazrouei will play a pivotal role in shaping forward-looking AI policies and spearheading the development of groundbreaking solutions alongside the world’s most distinguished AI leaders, such as John Hopcroft, Turing Award laureate and a leading theoretical computer scientist; and Peter Norvig, former Director of Research at Google and Fellow at Stanford’s Institute for Human-Centered AI.
The Council also features leading global AI and technology figures, including Kai-Fu Lee, Founder and CEO of Sinovation Ventures and 01.AI; Joichi Ito, President of Chiba Institute of Technology and cybersecurity expert; and Laura Tyson, Distinguished Professor of Economics at the University of California, Berkeley, and His Excellency Omar Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications;
Earlier this year, Dr. Almazrouei was named to the H2O.ai Top 100 Global AI Leaders list, for her outstanding contributions to advancing ethical and impactful AI innovation across multiple sectors.
Dr. Almazrouei remains one of the world’s leading voices on AI governance and innovation, embodying the UAE’s vision for leveraging advanced technologies to advance sustainable development and foster global cooperation.