Experts emphasize the role of artificial intelligence in shaping Qatar’s technology sector

Doha, Qatar: Market experts explained the importance of shaping Qatar’s technology sector through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) during a panel discussion held yesterday to mark the first anniversary of Google Cloud.

Panelists included Sami Al Shammari, Deputy Undersecretary at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Dr. Ahmed Elmagarmid, Executive Director of Qatar Computing Research Institute, and Sheikh Fahad Al Thani, Director of Financial Markets at Qatar Financial Center.

Al Shammari noted that artificial intelligence and other technologies are providing extraordinary solutions that demonstrate Qatar’s commitment, adding that “We also have a digital agenda that leads us to coherence in the sector not only beyond the government, but also across the private sectors and service providers.”

He emphasized that Qatar has enabled the introduction of key solutions and other data centers that can provide more services to the regions. Qatar is effectively using artificial intelligence, and its 2030 visions and goals are also helping to create opportunities for the private sector.

“We are delighted to attend the Google Cloud Doha Summit, where we celebrate the achievements achieved in the first year of the launch of the Google Cloud region in the country. This summit provides an opportunity to communicate with technology pioneers and experts, explore new opportunities for collaboration with Google Cloud and its partners, and discuss the latest trends in cloud technology,” said Al Shammari.

He further added, “We are committed to providing innovative and scalable solutions through our partnership with Google Cloud, which will significantly enhance our efforts to support the digital transformation process in the country.”

Sheikh Fahad emphasized that the QFC is part of the ecosystem support and support for the use of artificial intelligence and other issues related to challenging financial entities to address the regulation.

He mentioned that QFC’s initiatives and partnerships between entities, both locally and globally, have helped the country achieve its technology goals and streamline the sector while applying all applicable regulations.

The financial institution continues to organize numerous events aimed at the convergence of data protection and artificial intelligence, which

Focusing on the convergence of data protection and artificial intelligence (AI), the seminar provided invaluable information on fundamental aspects of data protection principles.

Discussions also covered the regulatory context surrounding AI, the role of AI in ensuring regulatory compliance, and considerations for cross-border privacy policies. In addition, industry leaders have also addressed the numerous privacy frameworks and AI risk management frameworks in the sector.

Market experts also said that with the launch of Google Cloud in Doha, it has become one of the significant partners and platforms in the region shaping the competitive financial sector. In addition to the tools and skills needed to adapt to the evolving era of artificial intelligence, they also paid attention to data, contemporary challenges and the growing demand for it.