QRDI Council explores Qatar’s AI future, opportunities

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Research, Development and Innovation (QRDI) Council successfully concluded the two day Foresight Workshop: Shaping Qatar s RDI Ecos...

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Research, Development and Innovation (QRDI) Council successfully concluded the two-day Foresight Workshop: Shaping Qatar’s RDI Ecosystem in the Age of AI. The workshop brought together key ecosystem stakeholders to explore how Qatar can strengthen its position as a regional hub for innovation in artificial intelligence (AI) and innovation-driven development.

Organised under the framework of Qatar’s National Development Strategy and Innovation Policy, the workshop aimed to build shared foresight on the future of innovation in AI in Qatar, identify opportunities and challenges across different future scenarios, and outline strategic interventions that will guide national policy, innovation, and research priorities.

Executive Director at QRDI Council, Nejoud Al-Jehani emphasised: “This two-day workshop was the first of its kind that we have conducted and represented an important step to ensure alignment with Qatar’s AI ambitions through actionable strategies. By bringing together experts, policymakers, and industry leaders, we were able to identify the key enablers and opportunities that will drive innovation, strengthen our ecosystem, and position Qatar as a regional hub for responsible innovation in AI.”

Assistant Secretary-General for the Center for Future Foresight and National Visions at the National Planning Council, Bassam Issa Al-Mannai attended the workshop and stated: “Future foresight plays a vital role in shaping Qatar’s strategic direction in the age of artificial intelligence.

"By anticipating emerging opportunities and integrating foresight into national planning, we ensure that AI serves as a cornerstone for innovation, economic diversification, and the realization of Qatar’s long-term development vision.”