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Middle East and Africa Summit 2025

Part 2: Capturing AI’s Momentum: Pathways to Growth and Productivity 

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Artificial intelligence is moving from experimentation to integration. As this transformation reshapes global economies, a new contest is emerging: the race to define the rules, values, and guardrails of AI. The nations and institutions that lead adoption will embed their standards into the core of tomorrow’s digital infrastructure. This session brings together top executives from global AI leaders to explore the front lines of AI deployment across financial services, healthcare, education, and the broader economy. What national strategies are winning? How are governments and industries navigating workforce disruption, public trust, and competitive advantage, while ensuring that this powerful new tool remains accessible to all? As AI accelerates, who will be included, who will be left behind? Join us for a high-level look at AI’s geopolitical, economic, and societal stakes from those building the future.

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    Moderator

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    Eleni Giokos

    Anchor and Correspondent, CNN

    Speakers

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    Alex Israel

    CEO, Metropolis
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    Antonoaldo Neves

    CEO, Etihad Airways
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    Saad Toma

    General Manager, Middle East and Africa, IBM