Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit warned that rapid advances in artificial intelligence could alter “the very structure of the human mind,” urging Arab states to invest in research, innovation and ethical frameworks to avoid falling behind global technological shifts.
Speaking at the Egyptian Society for Political Economy, Statistics and Legislation in Cairo, Aboul Gheit described AI as “a revolution on the scale of humanity’s greatest discoveries — from fire to the atomic era.” He said the Arab world risks “strategic vulnerability and technological dependency” unless it accelerates efforts to develop local expertise and regulate AI in line with regional values.
Aboul Gheit linked the region’s technological readiness to broader geopolitical pressures, noting that current global power realignments demand stronger Arab cooperation and long-term investment in education and innovation.
Turning to the conflict in Gaza, Aboul Gheit said Israel’s military campaign represents “a systematic attempt to erase an entire society,” adding that European public opinion is shifting significantly.
“Israel is losing substantial support across Europe,” he said. “For the first time in decades, several European states are openly questioning the legitimacy of its actions, and history is moving decisively toward the establishment of a Palestinian state.”
He noted that 157 countries now recognize Palestine, calling the trend “irreversible.”
Aboul Gheit concluded that the Arab region’s future will depend on its ability to harness technological change while presenting a unified diplomatic stance on core issues, including the Palestinian cause.
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