

AI Risk Management in MEA: Integrating Legal, GRC & Cybersecurity for Responsible Adoption


Date
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Event Format:
Live & Interactive
Duration: 90–120 Minutes
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About the Session
Governments and regulators in the Middle East—especially in the UAE, KSA, and Qatar—are doubling down on AI strategies. But for enterprises, this innovation comes with complex risks and responsibilities.
This roundtable delivers practical guidance on AI governance from legal, compliance, and security leaders across MEA. Learn how top organizations are managing AI risks in real time while aligning with regional values, data localization laws, and cyber frameworks.

Speakers Board
(Will go live soon)

Agenda Program
0:00 – 0:10 |
Welcome & Introductions
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Moderator welcome and session structure
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Speaker intros: “What’s the biggest AI governance challenge in MEA today?”
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Live poll: “Where are you in your AI governance journey?”
0:10 – 0:30 | Panel Discussion: Framing AI Risk in the MEA Region
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AI-related legal and compliance risks under UAE Federal Law, KSA PDPL
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Sovereign data concerns, national digital strategies, and smart infrastructure risks
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Differences between Western frameworks and MEA-specific regulatory expectations
0:30 – 0:50 | Practical Panel Discussion: Building Responsible AI Governance
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Internal governance structures: Legal, InfoSec, Risk, and Tech collaboration
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AI policy creation: What controls matter across industries like finance, telecom, and energy
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Managing vendor risk and regulatory ambiguity in early-stage AI ecosystems
0:50 – 1:10 | Case Study: Responsible AI in Action
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“How One UAE/KSA Enterprise Aligned AI Governance with National Cybersecurity & Privacy Law”
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Risk categorization of internal AI tools
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Governance documents and cross-functional taskforces
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Lessons learned in implementation and audit-readiness
1:10 – 1:30 | Tools, Frameworks & Regional Readiness
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ISO/IEC 42001 for AI governance
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Aligning AI use with KSA/NCA frameworks, DIFC/ADGM privacy rules, and GCC legal standards
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Key contract clauses for AI vendors in MEA
1:30 – 1:40 |
Audience Q&A
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Moderated Q&A from attendees
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Key chat highlights surfaced by co-host/moderator
1:40 – 1:50 |
Lightning Round: Final Takeaways
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Each speaker shares:
“One priority every MEA company must tackle now in AI governance.”
1:50 – 2:00 | Wrap-Up & Optional Networking
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Post-event summary, resources, and GC360Flix access
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Optional 10-min open networking in Zoom

Who Should Attend
GCs, Legal Counsels
ISOs, Risk & GRC Leaders
Compliance Officers
Heads of AI, Legal Tech, Data Privacy
Policy, Ethics & Audit Executives in MEA

Why You Should Join
Learn how real MEA companies are building AI governance programs
Understand risk controls, cross-functional roles, and region-specific compliance issues
Walk away with real-world insights, checklists, and frameworks
Access post-event content via GC360Flix
Pricing table
Student Tier
Inclusions
Price (USD)
Lite Access
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30-day GC360Flix (5 curated videos)
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View-only access to 1 virtual event
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Participation in 1 virtual roundtable (as delegate)
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Certificate of Attendance
$15
Standard Member
(Everything in Lite)
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90-day GC360Flix access
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Participation in 1 virtual roundtable (as contributor)
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Certificate of Participation
$49
Future Leader Pro
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6-month GC360Flix access
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1 Speaking or Moderation slot
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Session recording clip
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LinkedIn branding tips
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Leadership Certificate
$69
Premium Student Plus
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12-month GC360Flix access
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Participation in 2 roundtables
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Speaker selection priority
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1:1 feedback session
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Recommendation letter (on request)