The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) signed a cooperation agreement to adopt and implement the “Riyadh Charter on AI Ethics in the Islamic World.” The agreement aims to establish a unified and ethical framework for AI governance across Member States, promoting responsible practices, fostering innovation, and addressing shared challenges.

The agreement was signed on Monday, 15 December 2025, at SDAIA’s headquarters in Riyadh by Dr. Salim M. AlMalik, ICESCO Director-General, and Dr Abdullah bin Sharaf Alghamdi, President of SDAIA.

Following the signing ceremony, Dr. AlMalik commended SDAIA’s efforts in the field of AI at both national and international levels, noting that the strategic partnership between ICESCO and SDAIA led to the launch of the Riyadh Charter, which supports the development of AI technologies in the Islamic world.

The agreement provides for joint initiatives based on the principles strengthening the Riyadh Charter, jointly launched by ICESCO and SDAIA. These principles include integrity and fairness, privacy and security, reliability and safety, transparency and explainability, accountability and responsibility, humanity, and social and environmental benefits. The agreement also seeks to enhance AI knowledge and skills in ICESCO Member States and ensure the safe use of AI technologies.