ALT A gradient background transitioning from dark blue at the top to light blue at the bottom. Text reads: 'Introducing Microsoft's Digital Commitment to the Middle East' followed by 'Our investments in technology, digital resilience and people in the Middle East.'

ALT A text-based infographic titled 'What is the Middle East Digital Commitment?' It outlines three core pillars: Technology (expanding cloud, AI, and connectivity), Digital resilience (strengthening cybersecurity and data protection), and People (investing in skills and education).

ALT A text-based infographic titled 'Why it matters'. It discusses how Middle Eastern governments are investing in AI for economic diversification, innovation, and talent to support long-term growth in the region.

ALT A conference room with people seated around a table. Two speakers, a woman with blonde hair and a blue scarf, and a man with grey hair, are at the front. Colorful banners with 'Digital @UNGA' are visible.

ALT A man in a black suit and light blue shirt sits at a conference table, looking serious while speaking. Behind him is a large banner that reads 'Digital @ UNGA' with colorful circular designs.

ALT A woman with blonde hair and glasses, wearing a blue scarf, sits at a table during a conference. Beside her, a man in a dark suit is writing. Both are focused, with glass water bottles and tablets on the table. A banner behind them reads 'Digital @UNGA'.

ALT A round conference table with 15 individuals seated around it, engaged in discussion. Each person has a nameplate in front, stating their affiliation to Digital. The room features large screens with colorful displays and modern decor.

ALT A conference room filled with diverse professionals seated around a long table, engaging in discussion. A large screen displays the title 'From Adversarial Misuse to Agentic Intrusions.' Various beverages and snacks are visible.

ALT A roundtable discussion featuring five individuals. A man in a suit gestures while speaking. To his left sits a woman with long dark hair, to his right is a man with a laptop. Others at the table listen attentively. A woman stands in the background.

ALT Two women seated at a conference table. The woman on the left, Eileen Donahoe, wears glasses and a red blazer, speaking to the audience. The woman on the right, with blonde hair and a blue lanyard, listens attentively. Background includes a digital screen.

ALT Five professionals seated on stage during a business event discussing corporate responsibility in crisis times. A presentation screen behind displays the title 'The business of doing good'.

ALT Three speakers seated on stage during a business event. They include a Black man in a suit, an Asian man in glasses, and a woman with long red hair in a green dress. A presentation backdrop features images of global business activities.

ALT A panel discussion titled 'The business of doing good' featuring five speakers sitting on chairs. They engage in conversation, with a backdrop displaying visuals related to corporate social responsibility. The event is organized by The Economist Enterprise.

ALT A man in a business suit sits on a high chair, engaged in conversation with a woman dressed in a blue suit. They are seated at a white table in a modern office space with city skyline views through large windows.

ALT Three men engage in discussion indoors. One man in a suit gestures while speaking, another listens attentively, and a third holds a microphone. A large window displays a city skyline. A plant and a round table are nearby.

ALT A man in a business suit sits at a white table, engaged in conversation with a woman dressed in black. They are positioned in an office with large windows showing a view of the water and city skyline. A camera captures the discussion.

ALT A man in glasses and a suit speaks passionately while seated on a bar stool, gesturing with his hands. Two seated individuals, a woman in a white blazer and a man in a suit, listen attentively. The backdrop shows a modern city skyline through large windows.

ALT A woman with dark hair and glasses sits on a white chair, wearing a black suit and colorful patterned top, gesturing with her right hand while speaking. Two people are seated beside her, with one holding notes.

ALT A panel discussion featuring three speakers. On the left, a man in a suit gestures while speaking. In the center, a woman in professional attire listens intently. On the right, a woman in a red dress holds notes. The backdrop displays logos and laurel wreaths.

ALT Panelist seated onstage wearing glasses and a light-colored cardigan, holding a microphone over a folder, with a blue digital display behind the stage.

ALT Four panelists seated onstage during a WomenInGenAI discussion. A large screen behind the panel reads “WomenInGenAI: From AI Principles to Trusted Deployment.”

ALT Four panelists seated onstage during a WomenInGenAI discussion, with one panelist speaking into a microphone. The screen behind the panel reads “WomenInGenAI: From AI Principles to Trusted Deployment.

ALT Person seated on a panel, wearing a pink blazer and holding a microphone while speaking, with a blue digital display in the background.

ALT Panelists seated at a long table with microphones during a New Commons event. A large screen behind the panel reads, “Indigenous Languages and Cultures New Commons Incubator.”

ALT A panelist speaking into a microphone and gesturing while seated at a conference table, with a name placard, cup, and microphone in front.

ALT Two panelists seated beside each other at a conference table, with one speaking into a microphone while the other looks on. Both are seated in front of a large presentation screen.

ALT A large group of participants seated around a U-shaped conference table during a discussion, with microphones, laptops, name placards, and refreshments. Large windows in the background overlook the city skyline.

ALT Blue quote graphic reads, “Every woman and girl deserves to participate online, free from abuse.” The quote is attributed to Baroness Harriet Harman KC, UK Special Envoy for Women and Girls.

ALT Speaker wearing glasses stands behind a podium, gesturing while addressing an audience.

ALT Audience watches a presentation titled “Safeguarding the AI Generation: Confronting Image-Based Abuse,” with a speaker at a podium and another person seated onstage.

ALT Five panelists seated onstage during a discussion about deepfakes, with presentation screens behind them and an audience in the foreground.

ALT Six panelists seated in a row onstage in front of a large screen displaying the New York City skyline.

ALT Five panelists seated onstage during a discussion, with one panelist speaking while the others listen. A New York City skyline fills the screen behind the group.

ALT Large event screen displaying the New York City skyline with the text “Microsoft at UNGA81,” surrounded by stage lighting and dark green wall panels.

ALT Printed copy of Microsoft’s “2026 Responsible AI Transparency Report” resting on a light-colored chair.

ALT Collage-style image featuring people of different ages participating in community activities. On the left, an older adult wearing glasses and a patterned yellow top stands in a kitchen or community space, preparing food and interacting with another person. In the upper right, a person in a white shirt raises a hand while participating in an outdoor activity on a sports court. In the lower right, two young people crouch together outdoors, engaged in a conversation or group activity. Semi-transparent overlay panels with monochrome imagery are layered throughout the composition, creating a modern, community-focused design. Natural light and warm tones emphasize connection, participation, and shared experiences.

ALT Panelist in a bright red blazer seated in a white chair onstage, holding a tablet and gesturing during a discussion, with large orange “UNSTOPPABLE” lettering in the background.

ALT Blue gradient graphic featuring the quote, “Investment [in Africa] has to be about enabling African business, builders, and creators to benefit.” The graphic attributes the quote to Lisa Monaco, President, Microsoft Global Affairs.

ALT Two panelists seated onstage, with one speaking into a handheld microphone and gesturing while the other looks toward the speaker. Large orange “UNSTOPPABLE” lettering appears in the background.

ALT A large audience seated in rows at an indoor conference venue, with “UNSTOPPABLE AFRICA” displayed on a large screen at the front of the room.