The children expressed their opinions and ideas, contributing to a session full of exciting discussions. The discussion highlighted the importance of supporting children and encouraging them to participate in decisions about their future. The participants emphasized the necessity of developing an educational and pedagogical environment that can help children understand and develop their abilities in artificial intelligence, stimulate their innovation and creativity, and prepare them for the future.
The session was attended by high-profile officials, including Sheikh Mohammed bin Humaid Al Qasimi, Member of the Sharjah Executive Council, Head of the Department of Statistics and Community Development; Engineer Samar Al Sibaei, President of the Syrian Authority for Family and Population Affairs in Syria; Dr Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Consultative Council; Dr Khawla Abdulrahman Al Mulla, Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs; and Dr Mansour Mohammed bin Nassar, Head of the Legal Department of the Government of Sharjah; Dr Abdulrahman Al Yasi, Director General of Sharjah Youth; Ahmed Saeed Al Jarwan, Secretary General of the Sharjah Consultative Council; Ayman Othman Al Barout, Secretary General of the Arab Parliament for Children; senior officials, a group of members of the diplomatic corps in Arab countries, representatives of the League of Arab States and invitees.
The Kuwaiti session was chaired by Jinan Al-Sharif, President of the Arab Parliament for Children, and assisted by Hala Jahlil, First Vice-President of the Arab Parliament for Children, and Hebat Allah Al-Alami, Second Vice-President of the Moroccan Parliament for Children. The session saw the participation of 55 children, both male and female, who expressed their opinions and enriched the discussion under the dome of their council. The children called for supporting the child in speaking, building a personality to make their decisions, and employing artificial intelligence in the service of societies.
The interventions highlighted the various opportunities that artificial intelligence can provide that raise the level of students at different stages. They emphasized the importance of artificial intelligence in the lives of Arab children and its role in creating high-quality educational materials, building language learning platforms supported by artificial intelligence that simulate real-life conversations and provide interactive opportunities to practice linguistic and scientific skills, and focusing on the best teaching methods.
At the start of the session, Ayman Othman Al Barout gave a speech expressing his sincere gratitude towards His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, the Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, for his exceptional support towards Arab childhood.
He warmly welcomed the Syrian and Qatari children who are attending for the first time. Ayman expressed his delight at their presence and also the participation of their male and female peers in today's session. He is confident that their attendance and contribution will be a valuable addition to this Arab platform that was established to foster growth and a promising future for children. He looks forward to the day when children from all countries of the Arab homeland will be represented.
Ayman also saluted the Palestinian children in the delegation who were enthusiastic about attending and participating alongside their fellow Arab children. He took the opportunity to urge everyone to support the rights of Palestinian children to live in peace, free from the scourges of conflict and displacement. He also expressed his solidarity with the children of Sudan who could not attend due to the circumstances in their country, hoping that they would join them in future sessions.
He also paid tribute to the late Professor Saeed Al Awfi, the Omani Supervisor, who passed away before this session. Ayman acknowledged his role, character, and supervision, and how Arab children knew him for his encouragement to everyone. He was not only a supervisor for his country's children but also for everyone, directing, observing, and taking initiative. Ayman conveyed his sincere condolences to his family and fellow supervisors.
At the start of the session, Jinan Al Sharif, President of the Arab Parliament for Children, extended a cordial invitation to all the members to join in the conversation on the topic titled "Artificial Intelligence in the Eyes of Arab Children." She expressed her delight in hosting the third session at the parliamentary dome in the Sharjah of Science and Culture. In her address, she conveyed the children of the Arabs' sincere gratitude and appreciation to His Highness the Father Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, for his unwavering support and patronage of the Arab Parliament. His Highness has given the Arab child a voice through the permanent headquarters of the Arab Parliament for Children in the Emirate of Sharjah, which resonates throughout the Arab world.
The Parliament had previously discussed many critical topics related to sustainable development, emphasizing the role of Arab children in achieving the desired objectives. In this session, the topic "Artificial Intelligence through the eyes of Arab children" will be presented and discussed. The President of the Arab Parliament for Children added that the children will discuss their role in this field, which represents the future, through various themes, including artificial intelligence and its association with parliamentary culture, children's rights, the role of children in capitalizing on opportunities, and avoiding the risks and threats of artificial intelligence and the Sustainable Development Goals.
The President stressed that Arab children must strive to prepare and train themselves to contribute to the renaissance of the Arab nation and be like torches that light the way towards the future. She also extended her warm welcome to her fellow child parliamentarians from Syria and children from Qatar. She concluded her address by saluting the children of Palestine and Sudan and affirming their right to live in peace and stability.
Out of a total of 64 members representing 16 countries, 55 presented new and diverse proposals discussing various aspects of artificial intelligence. The interventions of both male and female members emphasized the importance of developing policies and programs that promote a positive interaction with technology, particularly artificial intelligence. The interventions also highlighted the necessity of enhancing awareness and education about AI.
During the parliamentary meeting of the Arab Parliament for the Child, Loujain bint Arif Al Amriya, a member from the Sultanate of Oman, spoke about the significant transformation that the world is witnessing in the field of artificial intelligence. She emphasized the impact of AI on various aspects of life, especially education, and recommended its use in the course of improving the educational experience. She suggested achieving a balance between artificial intelligence technologies and social interaction and investing in the infrastructure for AI technology in education to benefit children.
Al Zahra bint Saeed Al Rahbiyah, an Omani member of the Arab Parliament for Children, believes that artificial intelligence is the trump card of our modern era. She sees its impact on future societies and children, as well as its potential to solve problems, enhance Arab capabilities, and provide courses in various fields.
Ibrahim Qithar Abdel Wahab, an Iraqi member of the Arab Parliament for Children, stresses the importance of raising children's awareness of artificial intelligence, its applications, and its impact on children's lives. He believes that AI can play a crucial role in detecting diseases and providing appropriate content for children.
Nasser Saleh Al Qahtani, a Qatari member of the Arab Parliament for Children, predicts that artificial intelligence will be a part of our future lives. He calls for supporting its applications, encouraging entrepreneurship, and protecting privacy.
Sarah Yousef Ahmed Nour, a Bahraini member of the Arab Parliament for Children, describes ChatGPT as a magical platform that can spare people the need for many things in their requirements and jobs. She predicts that AI will become even more advanced and that it will reach people's emotions, helping in decision-making and improving government affairs and banking systems.
Lynn Issa Nassar, a Syrian member of the Arab Parliament for Children, suggests that AI can be fed into educational experiences to develop children's skills and help them solve problems logically. She recommends implementing applications that benefit children and providing educational experiences based on AI.
Abdul Karim Yasser Al Kindi, a Bahraini member of the Arab Parliament for Children, reviews Bahrain's interest in AI and its use in creating a specialized platform for development and implementation. He calls for the participation of children and Arab countries in using AI and sharing successful experiences.
Dima bint Mohammed Al Majed, a member of the Arab Parliament for Children from Saudi Arabia, believes that artificial intelligence has the potential to simulate human minds with great skill and speed. It can be employed in industry and education and may even exceed human intelligence in the future. She cited the "Tawakkalna" application in Saudi Arabia as an example of how AI is being used to serve Saudis, residents, and visitors to perform Hajj and Umrah rituals smoothly.
Shukran Hussein Farouk, a member of the Arab Parliament for Children from Egypt, emphasized the need for an Arab League media center to educate children and society about the functions and applications of artificial intelligence. She highlighted the role of the National Council for Children in Egypt and its cooperation with specialized bodies to educate children about the positive aspects of AI and its potential challenges.
Lokman Yazid Zaid, a member of the Arab Parliament for Children from Djibouti, stressed the importance of designing programs that utilize AI tools in learning and life opportunities in this technical world.
Abdullah Yousef Bujeery, a member of the Arab Parliament for Children from Bahrain, called for the development of an educational platform for people with special needs. He also suggested creating a search engine for children to help them while also protecting them.
Sama Wael, a member of the Arab Parliament for Children from Egypt, emphasized the importance of incorporating artificial intelligence concepts into school curricula. She believes that curricula should keep pace with technological developments and not lag behind.
Yasmina Raed Mishik, a Lebanese member of the Arab Parliament for Children, recommended developing educational courses that utilize artificial intelligence mechanisms and fields. She emphasized the importance of introducing AI to children and helping them use it professionally. Mishik also highlighted the significance of employing AI in the fields of energy and disaster management, especially for children with special needs and disabilities.
Salama Saif Al Tunaiji, a member from the UAE, pointed out that AI plays a crucial role in personal learning. He stressed the need for Arab countries to cooperate in redesigning educational curricula in order to benefit from AI tools more quickly.
Sajid Mohamed Abdel Fattah, a member from Egypt, emphasized the humanitarian significance of AI. He highlighted the importance of serving people with disabilities and special needs, given the 240 million disabled children worldwide who require AI technology for hearing, speaking, sensing, and compensating for lost limbs.
Saud Saad Al-Mutouteh, a member from Kuwait, emphasized the importance of developing the capabilities of Arab children in the field of AI. He focused on creating an innovative and aware generation that is capable of meeting the needs of children for appropriate content.
Amani Lotfi Al Saidi, a member from Tunisia, stressed the importance of directing the abilities of Arab children towards AI algorithms and stimulating Arab cooperation in this field.
Ahmed Atef Al Labbadeh, a member from Jordan, called for the qualification of all Arab cadres to benefit from AI in various aspects of life. He reviewed Jordan’s efforts in employing AI applications in different fields, and also stressed the need for AI citizenship.
Omar Marwan Al Hajj, a member from Palestine, called for the production of educational games that enhance children’s comprehension and understanding. He also emphasized the importance of AI's contribution to the development of health care sectors, especially in exploring childhood diseases.
Rahaf Khuzam Ali, a Libyan member, called for encouraging children to use AI and learning programs. She highlighted the importance of employing smart devices and robots in daily life, as well as in health matters, treatment, and disease detection
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