UDST forms advisory board for AI and Innovation Center

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Oct 28, 2026
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UDST forms advisory board for AI and Innovation Center

The University of Doha (UDST) has announced the formation of the Advisory Board of its Center of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence and Innovation, to support the Center's strategic direction and initiatives, and enhance opportunities for collaboration between academia, the private sector, and government entities.

The Council includes a group of experts and specialists in the fields of cybersecurity, investment, and the government sector, and its formation strengthens the Center's linkage with the national and business sectors, ensuring that its initiatives keep pace with the growing opportunities and priorities in the field of artificial intelligence, in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030.

Dr. Salem bin Nasser Al Nuaimi, President of UDST, said that the formation of the Advisory Board represents an important step in supporting the mission of the Center of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence and Innovation and strengthening its connection to the evolving digital landscape in the State of Qatar.

For her part, Eng. Dana Yousef Al-Abdullah, Member of the Advisory Board and Director of Policy Affairs at the National Cyber Security Agency, considered the establishment of the center an important step towards enhancing the integration between academic knowledge and the needs of society and industry, as it highlights the importance of building an environment that supports responsible innovation, links research and development with practical applications, while consolidating the principles of trust, governance, security, and ethics.

Mr. Yousef Jaber Al Jaber, Member of the Advisory Council and Director of Government Development Affairs at the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau, said: "Our support for this center stems from our belief in the importance of aligning innovation and artificial intelligence with the priorities of government development and the goals of the Qatar National Vision 2030."

Dr. Osama Jedidi, Director of the Center of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence and Innovation, expressed his aspiration to work with the Advisory Board to turn the Center's vision into tangible results for the university's students, researchers, and partners.

Through the Advisory Board, UDST continues to integrate academic expertise with the needs of national and business sectors, supporting responsible development and AI applications in Qatar.


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