Doha, February 04 (QNA) - The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) and Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation (QRDI) Council signed a cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening collaboration in digital innovation and supporting the adoption of emerging technologies within regulatory and public service environments.

The signing ceremony of the agreement took place on the sidelines of Web Summit Qatar 2026, and the agreement was signed by Engineer Ahmad bin Abdulla AlMuslemani, President of the Communications Regulatory Authority, and Engineer Omar Ali Al Ansari, Secretary General of the Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation Council.

As part of the cooperation agreement, the two entities announced the launch of a pilot project to deploy a generative artificial intelligence–powered chatbot aimed at enhancing multi-channel consumer engagement and improving the efficiency of regulatory services.

The cooperation agreement supports the joint work between the two parties in relation to collaboration on innovation-driven initiatives, including pilot projects and the testing of advanced digital solutions within a regulated environment.

The pilot project is being implemented under QRDI Council's Open Innovation framework and focuses on leveraging advanced generative AI technologies to support CRA's consumer-facing services through secure, responsible, and citizen-centric digital solutions.

The chatbot will be integrated with CRA's centralized customer relationship management systems to enable unified, real-time engagement across multiple channels, including digital platforms in both Arabic and English.

Commenting on the announcement, Engineer Ahmad bin Abdulla AlMuslemani, President of the Communications Regulatory Authority, said: "This cooperation agreement reflects CRA's commitment to advancing digital transformation across its regulatory services, making them more efficient, easier to access, and more responsive to consumers' needs, while ensuring the responsible and secure use of emerging technologies.

Through this initiative, CRA is leveraging generative artificial intelligence within a framework that supports service excellence while ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks, in line with its strategy to build an enabling and trusted regulatory environment that supports the digital economy."

In this context, Engineer Omar Ali Al Ansari, Secretary General of QRDI Council, stated: "This cooperation agreement reflects QRDI Council's commitment to enabling responsible, impact-driven innovation across Qatar's public sector.

By working closely with CRA, we are demonstrating how emerging technologies such as generative artificial intelligence can be piloted, tested, and scaled within secure and well-governed environments."

The pilot project is expected to have a positive impact on consumers, institutions, and stakeholders across the digital ecosystem. Consumers will benefit from improved access to regulatory services through digital and automated channels, enabling faster, more consistent interactions and responses.

At the organizational level, the pilot will support CRA's efforts to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen case management processes, and optimize service delivery. The pilot provides CRA with a valuable opportunity to test and validate generative AI solutions within a regulated and secure environment, supporting responsible innovation and informed scalability.

The initiative reflects the importance of institutional collaboration in supporting Qatar's digital transformation agenda and fostering the adoption of innovative, scalable technologies within public sector environments, which contributes to enhancing public trust, improving government performance, and positioning the State of Qatar as a leader in responsible digital government. (QNA)