The WSIS (World Summit on the Information Society) Forum 2025 is a major United Nations (UN) event co-organized by ITU, UNESCO, UNDP, and other UN agencies, focusing on digital cooperation and ICTs (Information and Communication Technologies) for development. DDN will be attending the event which will take place at Geneva, Switzerland from the 7th-11th of July 2025. The…
The AI for Good Global Summit 2025 is a premier event organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to promote the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for social impact and sustainable development. DDN will be attending the event which begins July 7th – July 11th. Key Highlights: The summit aims to bridge the gap between…
The undersigned organizations unequivocally condemn the verdict issued in absentia on 14 May 2025 by the Cairo Economic Misdemeanor Court, sentencing prominent publisher and political dissident Hisham Kassem to six months in prison with labor and ordering him to pay a fine of 20,000 Egyptian pounds. The sentence stems from charges of defamation, slander, and…
19 May 2025 The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has raised urgent concerns about the devastating consequences of funding cuts and neglect toward women and girls in crisis settings. In response to the U.S. government’s decision to deny future funding, UNFPA expressed deep regret, emphasizing that the withdrawal of support jeopardizes life-saving services for millions…
20 May 2025 Economic Development Women and clerical workers face the highest risk of their roles being radically transformed by Artificial Intelligence, prompting calls for inclusive policy responses. One in four jobs worldwide is potentially exposed to what’s known as Generative Artificial Intelligence – or Generative AI (GenAI) – according to a new joint study from the UN…
The CrowdStrike 2025 Global Threat Report stands as one of the leading authorities on adversary intelligence, offering in-depth analysis of the past year’s evolving cyberthreat landscape. According to CrowdStrike, in 2024, threat actors advanced at an unprecedented pace, developing new techniques and tools while devising innovative ways to bypass modern security measures—all with relentless precision…
Article written by Board Member Kevin Hatchoua* Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how we interact with digital platforms by making experiences more personalized and efficient. To harness AI effectively, it is crucial to follow ethical principles that focus on human well-being, fairness, and transparency. This article outlines key principles and guidelines to help teams create…
The UAE has been aggressively pursuing AI integration across all its sectors, including law. In 2019, Dubai introduced the “AI Court” to automate legal processes, and Abu Dhabi has explored AI in contract analysis. Given the UAE’s push for AI dominance (like appointing the world’s first Minister of AI in 2017), a fully AI-powered legal intelligence office would have…
