His Excellency Mr. Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, participated in the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), engaging in key events highlighting the crucial role of artificial intelligence (AI) in advancing sustainable development and fostering global collaboration.

HE the MCIT Minster attended a high-level ministerial session chaired by His Excellency Mr. Antony Blinken, US Secretary of State, titled “Advancing Sustainable Development through Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy AI.” During the session, HE Mr. Blinken announced a new partnership between the public and private sectors and leading technology companies, including Amazon, Anthropic, Google, IBM, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, and OpenAI, was announced to expand access to artificial intelligence. This initiative, known as the "Partnership for Global Inclusivity on AI," aims to bridge gaps in three key areas: compute, capacity, and context, which are key components for advancing equity through AI. This collaboration is considered an important step toward a more inclusive future in AI.

H.E the Minister took part in the World Economic Forum session, entitled "Bridging the AI Gap: Strategies for Inclusive Growth and Development," which gathered global leaders and experts to discuss the widening disparities in AI adoption and innovation among countries. In his address, His Excellency reaffirmed Qatar's dedication to leveraging AI as a catalyst for inclusive growth, underscoring the Digital Agenda 2030 and ongoing efforts to close the digital divide through targeted investments in AI infrastructure, education, and public-private partnerships.

These engagements illustrate Qatar’s proactive approach to global dialogues on technology, sustainability, and inclusive growth. The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology remains committed to fostering a digital landscape that ensures safe, secure, and equitable access to technology for all.