AI and Digital Humanities in the Arabian Gulf: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infrastructure, Cultural Heritage, and Community Building

Abstract

This article examines the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in digital humanities and cultural heritage preservation across the Arabian Gulf region. It highlights the ethical, legal, and community-centered challenges raised by AI in archives, museums, and libraries, while showcasing local initiatives that adopt inclusive and culturally grounded approaches. The paper calls for an interdisciplinary governance of AI, anchored in shared infrastructures, context-sensitive regulation, and active community participation