Doha: Qatar Research, Development and Innovation (QRDI) Council 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.

According to Qatar News Agency, the workshop was organized under the framework of Qatar's National Development Strategy and Innovation Policy. It 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.

Nejoud Al Jehani, Executive Director at QRDI Council, emphasized that this two-day workshop was the first of its kind conducted, representing an important step to ensure alignment with Qatar's AI ambitions through actionable strategies. By bringing together experts, policymakers, and industry leaders, the workshop identified key enablers and opportunities to drive innovation, strengthen the ecosystem, and position Qatar as a regional hub for responsible innovation in AI.

Over 100 participants from regulatory bodies, academic and research institutions, including the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the Ministry of Municipality, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, the Ministry of Transport, and the National Cyber Security Agency, took part in the event. Technology providers, semi-government entities, and investment organizations also joined scenario-based discussions and interactive sessions led by experts.

Participants engaged in discussions exploring how key drivers, such as AI talent mobility, governance models, compute infrastructure, and public confidence, could shape Qatar's AI trajectory over the next decade.

The workshop's outcomes will directly feed into Qatar's broader efforts under the Qatar National Vision 2030, supporting the country's ambition to build a knowledge-based economy driven by innovation, research, and advanced technologies.