HIBAPRESS – A. Muhayawi
In the Lebanese capital, Beirut, on Friday, December 26, 2025, the official launch of the Arab Federation for Artificial Intelligence and Programming was announced. The Federation is affiliated with the Council of Arab Economic Unity, which is an offshoot of the Arab League, with the presence of a select group of Arab academic and professional figures. Beirut was adopted as the main headquarters of the Federation.
The announcement included the formation of the Federation's leadership, headed by Dr. Jamal Ahmed Kamal (Kingdom of Bahrain), Vice President Captain Rabih Baalbeki (Lebanese Republic), and Second Vice President Dr. Ali Al-Attar (State of Kuwait). Dr. Nawaf Kamal (Kingdom of Bahrain) assumed the position of Treasurer, and Mr. Suleiman Ismail (Islamic Republic of Mauritania) as Secretary. The board members include Dr. Ammar Daloul (Syrian Arab Republic) and Brigadier Shakour (Lebanese Republic), with Suleiman Farah (Lebanese Republic) assuming the duties of Secretary-General of the Federation.
The ceremony began with the playing of the Lebanese national anthem, followed by a welcoming speech delivered by Captain Rabih Baalbeki, in which he emphasized the pivotal role that the Federation plays in enhancing joint Arab action and building an effective cooperation system in the fields of artificial intelligence and programming, in line with global digital transformations.
The Arab Federation for Artificial Intelligence and Programming aims to enhance cooperation and knowledge exchange between Arab countries, develop human and technical capabilities in the fields of artificial intelligence, support innovation, achieve economic and social integration, and create quality job opportunities for Arab youth in advanced digital sectors.
For his part, Dr. Jamal Ahmed Kamal confirmed that the Federation will work to provide technical and advisory support to its members, develop and evaluate work mechanisms to achieve the best economic return, as well as exchange Arab experiences and open up to the latest global technologies in this vital field.
In turn, Captain Rabih Baalbeki pointed out that the Federation will be keen to build cooperative and integrated relationships with relevant Arab federations and institutions, in addition to establishing strategic partnerships with international bodies specializing in artificial intelligence and programming.
The Secretary-General of the Federation, Suleiman Farah, also explained that the next stage will witness the launch of initiatives and programs aimed at promoting innovation and creativity, supporting the development of smart Arab applications, and contributing to building a sustainable knowledge economy based on advanced technology.
The Arab Federation for Artificial Intelligence and Programming includes a select group of Arab experts, engineers, and specialists, in a step that is considered a pivotal point towards unifying Arab efforts to keep pace with the global digital revolution and enhance the Arab presence in the future of artificial intelligence.
