Mohammad Abu Sheikh
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Mohammad Abu Sheikh | |
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محمد أبو شيخ | |
| Member of the Jordanian House of Representatives | |
| In office 2019–2023 | |
| Constituency | Amman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 20, 2000 Amman, Jordan |
| Education | German Jordanian University |
| Occupation | Tech Entrepreneur, Politician |
Mohammad Abu Sheikh (born November 20, 2000) is a Jordanian politician and public activist. He was a member of the Jordanian House of Representatives, representing the constituency of Amman since 2019.
Biography
[edit]Mohammad Abu Sheikh was born on November 20, 2000, in Amman, Jordan. He grew up in a family with two brothers, Abdallah Abu Sheikh and Hasan Abu Sheikh. He pursued his higher education at the German Jordanian University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering.[1]
Political career
[edit]In 2019, Mohammad was elected to the Jordanian House of Representatives representing the constituency of Amman.[2] As a member of parliament, he has focused on advancing technology and innovation within Jordan. He has been involved in drafting legislation related to:
- Technology and Innovation: Sponsored bills to promote the development of the tech industry in Jordan, including tax incentives for startups and investment in tech education.[3][4]
- Artificial Intelligence Regulation: Advocated for responsible AI development and ethical guidelines, introducing the "AI Ethics and Governance Act" to ensure transparent and fair use of AI technologies.[5]
- Education Reform: Worked on initiatives to integrate technology into the national education curriculum, emphasizing coding and digital literacy from an early age.[6]
Career
[edit]In January 2023, Mohammad founded CNTXT, a company focused on smart segmentation and data labeling technology. In June 2023, Mohammad founded LocAI, where he serves as CEO.[7] Based in the UAE, his company develops AI applications for the needs of businesses in the GCC region.[8][9] In June 2024, Mohammad founded SMPL AI, where he serves as a managing partner. SMPL AI focuses on supporting tech and AI startups in the MENA region.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "الجلسات المشتركة | مجلس الأعيان". web.archive.org. 2019-10-04. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
- ^ "Jordanian Parliamentary Elections Results 2019". Jordanian Parliament Official Website. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
- ^ "Parliament Passes Technology Advancement Bill". The Jordan Times. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
- ^ "الجلسات المشتركة | مجلس الأعيان". web.archive.org. 2019-10-04. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
- ^ "New AI Ethics Law Proposed by MP Mohammad Abu Sheikh". Jordan News. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
- ^ "Education Committee Approves Tech Integration Plan". Ministry of Education Jordan. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
- ^ "UAE-based AI company tackles billion-dollar problem with launch of VGLNT". www.zawya.com. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
- ^ Sheikh/Viewpoint, Mohammad Abu. "AI Set for Unprecedented Growth". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
- ^ Staff, Entrepreneur Middle East (2024-05-29). "Abu Dhabi-Based VGLNT Launches The Middle East's First Artificial Intelligence-Powered Fact-Checking Tool". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
- ^ "Smpl Holdings launches $10 million fund to boost tech and AI startups across MENA". gulfnews.com. 2024-06-25. Retrieved 2024-09-19.