U.S.-Qatar Business Council Doha (USQBC Doha) and the AI Trust Foundation today hosted a reception at the Ritz-Carlton Doha to welcome a 15-member U.S. delegation of AI start-up and tech CEOs, technology and AI governance attorneys, and civil society leaders. The delegation is in Doha as a planned initiative under the April 2025 Memorandum of Understanding between USQBC Doha and the AI Trust Foundation. The visit will also include the delegation’s participation in World Summit AI MENA (December 9–10, 2025).

The reception builds on joint programming developed under the April 2025 Memorandum of Understanding between USQBC Doha and the AI Trust Foundation, which advances cross-border collaboration on AI, responsible innovation, and bilateral trade and investment. Through this partnership, both organizations have convened a series of engagements bringing together leaders from technology, policy, and civil society to strengthen U.S.–Qatar cooperation in emerging technologies.

“The delegation’s visit to Doha is emblematic of the ongoing commitment between USQBC Doha and the AI Trust Foundation to foster private-sector-to-private-sector exchanges in the areas of Emerging Technologies between Qatar and the United States,” said Her Excellency Sheikha Mayes Hamad Al Thani, Managing Director of U.S.-Qatar Business Council Doha, while delivering opening remarks at the reception.

Leah Perry, LL.M., Esq., Vice Chair of the AI Trust Foundation, added: “Our partnership with USQBC Doha is about building bridges across the global AI ecosystem — bridges that support research and development, workforce upskilling, and ethical standards that enable trade, innovation and investment. This reception follows multiple collaborative forums we’ve hosted together that have created momentum; now is the time to deliver concrete meaningful outcomes.”

Justin Floyd, Co-Founder and CEO of Nasdaq-listed company RedCloud Technologies and AI Trust Foundation board member, who supported the reception as a strategic sponsor and emphasized Qatar’s strategic appeal to U.S. technology firms relayed, “Qatar is future-ready. Its market clarity and long-term vision make it an ideal partner for American technology companies scaling responsibly. RedCloud’s regional growth — including our recently announced AI-driven

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FMCG platform joint venture in Saudi Arabia — reflects the commercial opportunities we see across the Gulf.”

Further reflecting on the occasion, Michael Jordan, CEO of Gem Soft and reception strategic sponsor, emphasized its timeliness. “Qatar’s Vision 2030 creates a decisive environment for responsible AI leadership, and Gem Soft is proud to contribute technologies that reinforce the nation’s position as a regional hub for trusted digital infrastructure,” he said. Supporting this vision, Gem Soft’s AI-powered enterprise platform, Gem Team, delivers secure, scalable intelligence that strengthens operational performance across sectors.

The reception brought together policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to deepen private-sector collaboration on responsible AI, explore pathways for bilateral investment, and showcase U.S. technology leadership in the region ahead of World Summit AI MENA.

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