About the AI Committee
Overview
Qatar is dedicated to becoming a leading hub for emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), by driving digital innovation across all sectors. Recognizing the importance of AI, the Artificial Intelligence Committee was established under Cabinet Decision No.10 of 2021, with Mr. Hassan Jassim Al Sayed appointed as chairman.
The Committee is at the forefront of advancing Qatar’s AI initiatives, aligning its efforts with Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Digital Agenda 2030 to accelerate digital transformation. Its key responsibilities include implementing Qatar Artificial Intelligence Strategy, coordinating AI initiatives across government entities, and fostering the development of skilled AI professionals.
In addition to supporting emerging AI companies and research, the Committee builds international partnerships, tracks global advancements in AI, and represents Qatar in leading conferences and seminars. These efforts position Qatar as a proactive player in the global AI landscape while ensuring a sustainable and innovative future for the nation.
Members
The Artificial Intelligence Committee comprises members representing key national entities, carefully selected to ensure comprehensive expertise and collaboration. The Committee brings together representatives from the following organizations:
Arabic Artificial Intelligence Large Language Model (LLM) Fanar
This project aims to build an extensive database of Arabic content to serve as a valuable resource for AI solutions, such as machine translation, voice recognition, and natural language processing. These new data sources are expected to enhance the development of a more accurate and efficient linguistic model for Fanar, thereby improving its overall performance and comprehension of the Arabic language.
AI Tourist Companion
One of the very first AI solutions developed as part of the GovAI Program is the AI Tourist Companion, proposed by Qatar Tourism. It aims to transform the experience of visitors by shifting towards chat/voice-based interactions. This solution is an AI companion designed to enhance experiences for citizens, residents, and tourists throughout their journey in Qatar, covering pre-trip planning, in-trip enhancements, and post-trip engagement. The anticipated impact includes a 15% increase in website visitor interaction and engagement, a 50% rise in mobile active users, and an increase in bookings and in-destination spending.
AI Labour Contract Compliance
This project is developed by the Ministry of Labour as part of the GovAI Program to implement an advanced contract management solution known as Contract Compliance. This sophisticated system is engineered to automate the review process by systematically indexing labour contracts, identifying inconsistencies or contradictory terms, assessing compliance with Qatar’s Labour Law and verifying the authentication of stamps pertaining to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Municipality. By optimizing these processes, smart contracts will be adopted to enhance the efficiency of reviewers, thereby significantly reducing review time and improving compliance with labour regulations. This critical enhancement not only minimizes human errors but also has a positive impact on the hiring process in the State of Qatar.
Strategies and Guidelines
Among the competencies of the AI Committee is the formulation of strategies, policies, and guidelines that support the implementation of effective programs and initiatives, ensure the ethical use of AI, and align with the national visions and strategies.
