AIJRF Enters Its Eighth Year of Pioneering Leadership in AI and Media Content

20 global initiatives and more than 120 training programs, in collaboration with 30 global and local educational and applied institutions in 7 years

Launch of the first global diploma in the field since 2020, and two ethical guides for the use of artificial intelligence in content creation

The Artificial Intelligence Journalism for Research and Forecasting Foundation (AIJRF) announced, at the start of its eighth year since its establishment in 2018, a new package of global programs and initiatives for 2026 focusing on artificial intelligence, content creation, and smart government services. AIJRF is recognized as a leading global research and applied think tank specializing in the study and application of artificial intelligence, content creation, and technologies associated with the Fourth and Fifth Industrial Revolutions. Over the past seven years, the AIJRF has achieved significant milestones and measurable impact in the fields of artificial intelligence and content creation, both regionally and internationally.

2026 Growth

H.E. Dr. Mohamed Abdulzaher, CEO of the Artificial Intelligence Journalism for Research and Forecasting Foundation (AIJRF), said the foundation plans in 2026 to launch the third edition of the Global Artificial Intelligence Journalism Index (GAIJI 2026), alongside the second edition of the Arab Index for Artificial Intelligence in Universities (AIU 2026).

Abdulzaher added that AIJRF is also planning to roll out three new global initiatives in cooperation with its local and international partners, as part of its strategic roadmap to expand the use of artificial intelligence in media, government operations, and youth capacity building.

Dr. Mohamed Abdulzaher, AIJRF CEO

“The new initiatives include the AI-powered Defeating Fake Content Initiative, which aims to develop advanced technological solutions to detect and proactively counter misinformation and fake content,” Abdulzaher said.

He noted that the plan also includes the launch of the Arab Initiative for AI Ethics in Government Communications, which seeks to establish a structured Arab professional and ethical framework governing the use of artificial intelligence in government communication, with the goal of enhancing transparency and public trust.

AI Student Entrepreneur Initiative

In addition, Abdulzaher said the foundation will introduce the AI Student Entrepreneur Initiative (AISEI), designed to empower students and young people to develop AI-based entrepreneurial ventures that create new economic opportunities, improve living standards, and better align education outcomes with the real needs of the labor market.

  As it enters its eighth year since its launch in 2018, the Artificial Intelligence Journalism for Research and Forecasting (AIJRF) has established itself as a world-leading scientific and applied think tank specializing in artificial intelligence, content creation, and advanced technologies related to the Fourth and Fifth Industrial Revolutions.

Founded in the United Arab Emirates, AIJRF has recorded a series of notable global and regional achievements across applied, academic, and professional domains in artificial intelligence and content industries.

New Concepts in AI and Content

AIJRF in Seven Years

AIJRF has also designed and managed five exclusive artificial intelligence applications for government and private sector entities. In the metaverse space, the foundation operates 18 dedicated virtual environments for education, news, and international events.