MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Muhammad Awais, a General Manager and technology expert from Azad Kashmir advocated for ethical AI and strong governance frameworks; at the United Nations Office in Geneva; during the AI for Development Summit (AIFOD); to promote transparent, accountable, and inclusive AI systems for global and regional development.
At the United Nations Office in Geneva, Muhammad Awais presented to global leaders about the importance of ethical artificial intelligence (AI) and robust governance systems as General Manager and technical expert from Azad Kashmir Pakistan. His progression starting from Azad Kashmir until reaching the global stage illustrates his dedication to using technology to positively impact society.
From his early educational success in Muzaffarabad Awais developed his innovative and technical interests until he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems Engineering at the Mirpur University of Science and Technology. His commitment to success through limited resources enabled him to establish himself as a professional in digital transformation and telecommunications.
His long career extends back to ten years during which he worked first as a Fixed Network Engineer at LCC Pakistan. After moving to Saudi Arabia he worked at CMT Technologies and ATOS CVC Saudi Arabia where he delivered network projects in addition to IPTV/OTT support engineering. The year 2023 marked his appointment as General Manager at Eviden Romania SRL Ltd Saudi Arabia after its previous name ATOS CVC to oversee strategic business operations and digital transformation projects.
Global Advocacy for Ethical AI
The identification of AI potential has made Awais become an ardent promoter of ethical AI practices. The speaker emphasised fully transparent and inclusive AI systems with full accountability at the AI for Development Summit event in Geneva. He underlined the requirement for government institutions industry pioneers and civil organisations to unite in AI governance structure development which focuses on defending human rights and fair practices.
Awais’s advocacy extends beyond Geneva. At the upcoming UN Vienna Conference, he will actively participate in developing global AI policies. The researcher focuses on demonstrating why AI should receive prominence in economic development systems while advocating its application to education health care and social justice efforts specifically within Pakistani and Azad Kashmir areas.
A Vision for AI in Azad Kashmir and Beyond
Awais sees AI’s transformational potential for making improvements across healthcare services education systems and disaster management systems throughout Azad Kashmir. He promotes a plan to establish regional AI talent development programs through research facilities and educational initiatives to create an AI innovation centre within Pakistan.
Slowly expanding his global advocacy Muhammad Awais demonstrates through his path that concentrated dedication together with subject mastery and conceptual foresight enables one person to lead international tech-sector development.
