Riyadh Charter on Artificial Intelligence for the Islamic World

Authors

• - Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO)
• - Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA)

Abstract

The Riyadh Charter on Artificial Intelligence for the Islamic World was launched by the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) in September 2024, in collaboration with the Saudi National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science, during the third Global AI Summit (GAIN Summit) in Riyadh.

The Charter has been widely recognized and endorsed by Islamic scholars and policymakers. During the 26th Session of the Council of the International Islamic Fiqh Academy, it was highlighted as a moral and strategic compass for AI technologies, addressing the limitations of existing international charters that do not fully reflect Islamic values. A total of 53 ICESCO member countries approved the Charter during the organization’s 45th Executive Council session in March 2025, marking it as a milestone for ethical AI governance in the Islamic world.

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Recommended Citation

Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), - and Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), - (2026) "Riyadh Charter on Artificial Intelligence for the Islamic World," The Journal of Social Encounters: Vol. 10: Iss. 2, 195-203.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.69755/2995-2212.1443
Available at: https://digitalcommons.csbsju.edu/social_encounters/vol10/iss2/17