Doha, December 9 (QNA) - The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology announced the signing of a number of strategic partnerships with a group of local and international companies, on the sidelines of the World Summit AI Qatar 2025, which is organized by Inspired Minds in partnership with the Ministry.

The partnerships signed include Malomatia, Accenture, Google Cloud, Microsoft, Oracle, and Scale AI, under the scope of the Government AI Program led by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, aimed at accelerating the adoption of AI solutions within government entities and developing high-impact digital projects in line with the pillars of the Digital Agenda 2030 and the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030.

These partnerships were signed by Director of the Digital Innovation Department at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology Eman Al Kuwari, together with the representatives of the participating companies: CEO of Malomatia Khalid Mohammed Al Kubaisi, Country Managing Director of Accenture Qatar Magdi Al Khater, Regional General Manager of Google Cloud Ghassan Kosta, General Manager of Microsoft Qatar Ahmad Al Dandashi, Vice President for Cloud in the Middle East and Africa at Oracle Rached Dabboussi, and Head of Europe, Middle East and Africa at Scale AI Julia de Boinville.

Al Kuwari said during the signing ceremony that the new agreements fall within the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to expand the use of artificial intelligence across government entities and enable projects capable of creating tangible improvements in work processes and service quality.

She added that the partnerships represent a practical step toward collaboration with both local and global organizations that possess extensive technological expertise, providing government entities with wider options to adopt advanced technologies in a systematic and phased manner. She noted that the partnerships allow broader implementation of Government AI Program initiatives by advancing data-driven capabilities, enabling AI-based applications, and deploying operating models that help government entities organize their workflows and strengthen their digital readiness, ultimately enhancing the quality of services delivered to the public.

The Government AI Program follows a three-phase methodology: development and qualification. That's where the innovative project idea is identified and submitted through the platform. The second is evaluation of feasibility and approval by the specialized committee. Then finally, the deployment stage where the project is launched and its impact measured.

Project selection under the program is based on key criteria such as strategic relevance and expected impact, availability of data sources, priority level, alignment with operational and strategic priorities of government entities, as well as the development of AI-enabled digital solutions and enhancement of data analytics and operational automation capabilities.

Al Kubaisi highlighted the company’s contribution to shaping the future of artificial intelligence in Qatar through the Government AI Program by combining its strong experience in government IT system integration with the advanced capabilities of leading global innovators to deliver cutting-edge AI solutions.

The partnership with Accenture includes advisory and technical support to develop advanced AI use cases and build digital capabilities in government services.

Al Khater said that the company’s mission is to support government entities in leveraging AI technologies to strengthen decision-making, automate processes, and utilize data-driven insights. He noted that this partnership reflects Accenture’s commitment to supporting Qatar’s efforts to develop an advanced public sector that benefits from the latest AI innovations.

The partnership with Google Cloud covers support for cloud infrastructure development, enabling advanced analytics, and expanding access to modern data platforms.

Kosta said that this partnership demonstrates Google Cloud’s commitment to supporting the government sector in Qatar through a modern cloud infrastructure capable of meeting the growing demands of AI applications. With the Ministry’s collaboration, Google Cloud enables government entities to leverage advanced data-analytics tools to deliver faster and more efficient services.

The partnership with Microsoft enables the adoption of generative AI solutions across government entities, expanding the use of Copilot, in addition to providing specialized training programs for national talent.

Al Dandashi said that the partnership reflects Microsoft’s strong commitment to supporting Qatar’s efforts to expand the adoption of generative AI solutions in the public sector. As the use of Copilot expands, Microsoft is not only increasing efficiency levels but also driving a major transformation in the way government entities operate, helping them overcome traditional challenges, improve processes, and deliver high-quality services with unprecedented speed and effectiveness.

The partnership with Oracle focuses on strengthening the management of government data systems, supporting the delivery of comprehensive AI-powered solutions across government platforms, and expanding the company’s collaboration with the Ministry through advanced data-management systems and AI-driven applications.

Meanwhile, the partnership with Scale AI supports the development of AI models, provides high-quality training data, and enables government entities to deploy generative AI technologies.

Julia de Boinville said that the company’s partnership with the Ministry aligns with a commitment to developing AI models tailored specifically to the needs of government entities, using high-quality AI-ready data.

These partnerships fall under the implementation tracks of the Government AI Program, which focuses on integrating AI solutions into government operations according to a unified operating framework based on data, providing participating entities with practical tools that support daily operations, information management, and the adoption of digital operating models aligned with each entity’s requirements.

The program further enables wider deployment of applications based on large language models and advanced analytics techniques, boosting the ability of government institutions to align their operations with the priorities outlined in the Digital Agenda 2030. (QNA)