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MCIT, Scale AI sign partnership agreement

Published: 24 Feb 2025 - 08:44 am | Last Updated: 24 Feb 2025 - 08:45 am

The Peninsula

Doha: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Scale AI, a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI), on the sidelines of Web Summit Qatar 2025. 

The agreement was signed by H E Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, and Alex Wang, Founder and CEO of Scale AI.

This partnership is part of MCIT’s efforts to enhance operational efficiency in government entities by equipping them with advanced AI-powered tools and solutions that simplify key government processes and improve the quality and efficiency of services.

The five-year agreement aims to drive AI adoption in the government sector, enhance the efficiency of e-services, and develop the skills of the national workforce to lead Qatar’s digital future. 

It also includes the development of innovative AI-driven projects, supporting Qatar’s digital transformation strategies, promoting sustainable economic growth, and reinforcing the country’s global leadership in responsible AI adoption. 

Additionally, the agreement will foster AI-driven digital innovation across various government entities.

Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, stated, “This partnership represents a significant milestone in Qatar’s digital transformation journey, as it enables us to harness AI’s potential in an innovative way to enhance operational efficiency across government entities. 

“Through this partnership, we aim to generate significant economic value by developing AI-powered solutions tailored to the needs of the government sector, while also equipping national talent with future-ready skills. 

“Furthermore, we are committed to integrating AI technologies across government institutions in a way that strengthens Qatar’s global leadership in responsible AI adoption. 

“We are dedicated to implementing these initiatives in alignment with the objectives of the Digital Agenda 2030.”