OUR CEO

Dr. Ammar Younas

Founder & CEO at Ai Mo Innovation Consultants

Dr. Ammar Younas is a globally recognized expert in AI Governance, Technology Law, and Cross-Cultural AI. Based in Beijing, China, he serves as an ANSO Scholar at the International Research Center for AI Ethics and Governance, Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences. His PhD is in Philosophy of Science and Technology from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, where his research integrates legal, philosophical, and technological perspectives. He is also an Associate Research Fellow at the Center for Long-term Artificial Intelligence, contributing to advancements in AI governance.

Legal Expertise and Global Arbitration

Dr. Ammar is a licensed attorney in six jurisdictions, including specialized financial zones such as DIFC (UAE) and AIFC (Kazakhstan). He is a Life Member of the Lahore High Court Bar Association and a Registered Foreign Lawyer under the Solicitors Regulation Authority (UK). As a distinguished arbitrator and mediator, Dr. Ammar serves on arbitration panels of leading global institutions, including:

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) List of Neutrals
Vilnius Court of Commercial Arbitration (Lithuania)
Brunei Darussalam Arbitration Centre
Russian Arbitration Center at the Russian Institute of Modern Arbitration
Hainan International Arbitration Court (China)
Vienna International Arbitral Center (VIAC, Austria)
International Court of Arbitration (Kazakhstan)
Austrian Arbitration Association
Swiss Arbitration Association
Pacific International Arbitration Center (Vietnam)
Central Asian Court of International Arbitration
Kazakhstan International Arbitration Court

Pioneering Contributions to Central Asia

With over a decade of experience in Central Asia, Dr. Ammar has been instrumental in shaping Tech Law and AI Policy in the region. As an International Expert at Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Justice, he contributed to drafting the country’s new Civil Code and proposed its national AI Policy, later adopted by the government.

In 2019, Dr. Ammar introduced “Central Asia Tech Law (CAT Law)”, establishing a legal discipline to address the impact of emerging technologies in Central Asia. His work enables countries like Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan to develop legal frameworks that balance global standards with local values. Notably, he proposed Central Asian AI Ethics Principles.

Founding Ai Mo Innovation Consultants and CIEFT

Dr. Ammar founded Ai Mo Innovation Consultants in 2020, offering services in digital transformation, legal advisory, training, and counseling. Ai Mo serves a wide range of clients and is known for its exclusive publications on Tech Law in Central Asia.

In 2024, Dr. Ammar launched the Center for Islamic Engagement with Future Technologies (CIEFT) under the TechUmmah ecosystem. CIEFT bridges Islamic principles and emerging technologies, fostering collaboration between scholars and technologists to address ethical challenges in fields like AI and big data.

Academic Excellence and Public Speaking

Dr. Ammar holds seven degrees in disciplines including Medicine, Finance, Political Marketing, International Relations, Jurisprudence, Human Rights, and Chinese Law. His LLM from Tsinghua University, where he graduated as Valedictorian, reflects his dedication to academic excellence. He has published over 100 papers and frequently delivers keynote speeches at prestigious forums, including Sibos, EdTech Global, and TEDx.

Professional Memberships and Advisory Roles

Dr. Ammar’s influence extends to multiple professional organizations:

Member of Advisory Council on AI, Ministry of Innovation Development of Uzbekistan
IEEE Senior Member
Scientific Rector, International Federation of Neurolegal Sciences (IFNLS)
UNESCO Inclusive Policy Lab Expert
Law Committee of IEEE Global Initiative on Ethics of Autonomous and Intelligent Systems
Member of the Young International Arbitration Group (YIAG), London Court of International Arbitration
International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA)
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb, Associate)
AI Policy Exchange Network
American Philosophical Association
Society for Philosophy of Science in Practice

Thought Leadership and Cross-Cultural Collaboration

Fluent in Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi, Russian, Turkish, and Arabic, Dr. Ammar excels in fostering cross-cultural collaboration. His language proficiency and deep understanding of diverse cultures make him a vital contributor to global AI governance.

With his extensive expertise, multidisciplinary background, and leadership, Dr. Ammar Younas continues to drive innovation in Technology Law, AI Ethics, and the regulation of emerging technologies. His work empowers organizations, governments, and academic institutions to navigate the complexities of the digital age, ensuring that technological advancements remain ethical, inclusive, and aligned with global and cultural values.