The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) launched the “Artificial Intelligence for All” initiative during a symposium organized by the Organization’s Science and Environment Sector under the title “Artificial Intelligence for All: Inclusive AI for Communities, Sectors, and Skills.” The initiative aims to strengthen the capacities of professionals in the field and develop solutions to the challenges posed by artificial intelligence. The symposium brought together 67 experts and specialists in modern technologies to discuss mechanisms for mainstreaming artificial intelligence applications across the Islamic world.

The opening address of the symposium, held virtually on Thursday 7 May 2026, was delivered by Dr. Kuanysh Yergaliyev, Head of the Science and Environment Sector at ICESCO. In his remarks, he underscored the importance of ensuring equal opportunities in benefiting from artificial intelligence technologies, while reviewing the Organization’s efforts to promote digital inclusion, innovation, and youth capacity-building.

The first session of the symposium, moderated by Dr. Adel Smeda, expert at the Science and Environment Sector, addressed the opportunities and challenges of inclusive artificial intelligence. The second session, moderated by Dr. Issam Karimi, Expert at the Sector, focused on the role of low-code platforms in democratizing access to artificial intelligence and empowering non-technical users.