19-01-2026
Qatar Chamber held a meeting on Monday, January 19, with a delegation from the Arab Federation for Artificial Intelligence, headed by H.E. Dr. Jamal Ahmed Kamal, President of the Federation. The delegation was received by Mr. Mohammed bin Ahmed Al-Obaidli, Qatar Chamber Board Member.
The meeting discussed ways to enhance cooperation between Qatar Chamber and the Federation in the fields of artificial intelligence and programming, and reviewed the Federation’s role, as well as potential areas of cooperation available to the Qatari private sector.
For his part, Dr. Jamal Kamal said that the Federation commenced its introductory tour with Qatar thanks to its prominent role and advanced progress in the fields of artificial intelligence and technology. He noted that the delegation’s visit aims to enhance cooperation with concerned bodies in the country.
He added that the newly established Federation aims to strengthen Arab cooperation in the fields of artificial intelligence and programming, and to support digital transformation and sustainable development across the Arab region. He also pointed out that the Federation is affiliated with the Council of Arab Economic Unity, which is an offshoot of the Arab League
Dr. Kamal further explained that the Federation seeks to integrate artificial intelligence into education and training, scientific research, and innovation, as well as to build Arab and international partnerships.
For his part, Mr. Mohammed bin Ahmed Al-Obaidli stressed that Qatar is one of the leading countries in the region in the field of artificial intelligence, citing its significant investments in developing this sector. He also highlighted that these developments have made the country a destination for global companies such as Google, Microsoft, and others.
He also stressed Qatar Chamber’s keenness to enhance cooperation between Qatari and foreign companies operating in the fields of technology, artificial intelligence, internet solutions, and innovation, through joint projects and investments that serve the interests of the Qatari economy.
