The Qatar Cabinet has approved a draft resolution to establish and organize a National Center for Artificial Intelligence within the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. The decision was made during the Cabinet’s regular meeting held at the Amiri Diwan.
Key Highlights
The establishment of the new center marks a significant step in formalizing Qatar’s AI ambitions:
- New Entity: The establishment of the National Center for Artificial Intelligence.
- Government Body: The center will be an administrative unit within the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.
- Official Approval: The draft resolution was approved by the Qatar Cabinet during its regular meeting.
A Strategic Move for Qatar’s AI Ecosystem
The approval to establish the National Center for Artificial Intelligence is part of an amendment to the organization of administrative units within the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. This move provides a formal, governmental structure to lead and coordinate the nation’s efforts in the rapidly advancing field of AI, aligning with the country’s broader development goals.
A High-Level Decision
The announcement was made by the Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi, following the Cabinet’s meeting, which was chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al-Thani. The Cabinet also approved several other resolutions, including a draft law to enhance the supervisory role of the Qatar Financial Markets Authority.
Source: The Peninsula Qatar
