Doha, June 08 (QNA) - The second Qatar-Korea Artificial Intelligence Forum commenced today in Doha under the theme "New Horizons and Business Opportunities." The event is organized by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Doha and the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), with the participation of officials and experts from both countries.
The forum featured discussions focused on the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in digital technologies and innovation.
In her opening remarks, Assistant Undersecretary for Digital Industry Affairs at MCIT, Reem Mohammed Al Mansoori described the forum's second edition as an important platform for deepening cooperation and expanding partnership opportunities between Qatar and the Republic of Korea. She noted that discussions have evolved beyond the exchange of ideas toward practical collaboration and the development of actionable initiatives with tangible impact.
Al Mansoori emphasized that artificial intelligence has become a key pillar of global competitiveness and that Qatar has placed AI at the heart of its digital transformation agenda, in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Digital Agenda 2030. She added that the country seeks to contribute to the development of a regional ecosystem built on trust, innovation, and high-value partnerships.
She highlighted Qatar's strong performance in digital infrastructure, noting that the country has achieved leading international rankings, including first place globally for secure infrastructure in the 2025 Innovation Index and second place worldwide in mobile internet speed.
She also pointed to the United Nations' recognition of Qatar's Digital Agenda 2030 as an international best-practice model.
For his part, Assistant Undersecretary for Infrastructure and Operations Affairs at MCIT, Sami Mohammed Al Shammari said that digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and digital sovereignty constitute the core pillars of the next phase of digital transformation. He noted that Qatar has entered a new stage focused on translating national strategies into measurable and practical outcomes.
Al Shammari stated that Qatar has built a strong foundation in digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, data governance, and government services over recent years, enabling the large-scale deployment of AI applications across the public sector. He added that the ministry is working to enhance AI readiness among government entities and aims to develop more than 50 AI use cases within the government sector by 2029, with the objective of improving service quality and operational efficiency.
He further noted that AI applications are already delivering tangible benefits through process optimization, automation, and enhanced operational performance. He stressed that the successful adoption of artificial intelligence depends not only on technology, but also on institutional readiness, trust, and effective governance frameworks.
Al Shammari underscored that the partnership between Qatar and the Republic of Korea represents a significant model for international cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence. He noted that Korea brings extensive expertise in semiconductors, digital platforms, and cybersecurity, while Qatar offers a strategic vision and substantial investment in digital infrastructure.
He added that bilateral cooperation spans several key areas, including AI infrastructure, smart government services, cloud computing, and smart mobility solutions. (QNA)