Stories / Artificial Intelligence (AI)

His Highness the Father Amir and Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attend celebration of 30 years of Qatar Foundation
4 min readEvent reflects on three decades of impact and honors the contribution of QF’s partners and stakeholders to its mission

How QF’s QCRI is Shaping the Future of Arabic Language Across Digital Spaces
3 min readPrincipal Software Engineer at Qatar Computing Research Institute explains his team’s contributions to enhancing the digital presence of Arabic language

Qatar Foundation’s PUE and Management Center Europe sign agreement to develop leadership skills
4 min readAs part of the signing event, a workshop was conducted to highlight the essential skills managers need to thrive in the era of artificial intelligence.

His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani inaugurates Fanar - The Arab Artificial Intelligence Project
4 min readFanar is the first Arab artificial intelligence model designed to understand Arabic, including its dialects

Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attends opening of Qatar Foundation’s WISH 2024 Summit
5 min readExperts address the world ’s most pressing healthcare challenges at the World Innovation Summit for Health’s seventh biennial global conference in Qatar

QF experts explore the growing opportunities - and challenges – of AI in health
7 min readThe ethics of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare will be among the topics to be discussed at the upcoming WISH 2024 summit in Doha.

Learning to effectively use AI discussed at orientation event for incoming university students
6 min readAnnual Marhaba event welcomes new students to Education City ecosystem

AI in heritage and culture: how QF experts are finding new ways of connecting past and present
7 min readExperts from QF’s Hamad Bin Khalifa University are developing Artificial intelligence techniques to preserve Islamic heritage and the Arabic language.

Wearable tech will contribute to growth in preventative medicine, says WHOOP founder and CEO at QF talk
4 min readDiscussion held as part of QF’s Education City Speaker Series

How QF alumni are driving efforts to champion humanitarian causes
6 min readMembers of the Class of 2024 speak about how they combine their studies with service to global society

Qatar Foundation wraps up successful participation at the inaugural Web Summit Qatar 2024
4 min readQF entities showcased their endeavors in shaping the future of technology at the Summit brought to the region for the first time

Could AI replace teachers? QF students explore the question
4 min readYoung learners at a QF school investigate how AI can be used within the classroom
Artificial intelligence: what do you know about the technology that will change the world?
Dr. Aiman Erbad from Qatar Foundation’s Hamad Bin Khalifa University explains that understanding the basics of AI is key to reducing fears associated with this technology

Artificial Intelligence’s role in advancing accessibility and inclusion spotlighted at 2023 WISE Summit
4 min readMembers of Qatar’s community of persons with disabilities share their views on what must be done to ensure AI benefits their lives.

AI is creating ‘unique crossroads’ for higher education, WISE Summit hears
4 min readTechnology won’t replace jobs, but will replace tasks, say experts at global education conference

Students explore the ethics of AI in education at 2023 WISE summit
4 min readDiscussion emphasizes the need for a balance between technological progression and ethical standards.

Artificial Intelligence is a ‘new engine of knowledge’, QF’s WISE Summit hears
4 min readPanelists focus on importance of building ethical AI and what it means for learning – and the future of universities

Her Highness Sheikha Moza opens 11th edition of WISE Summit
5 min readSafeena Husain recognized as the 2023 Wise Prize for Education Laureate for work with Educate Girls

How Arab scientists at QF are leading cybersecurity advances using AI
6 min readDr. Issa Khalil of Qatar Computing Research Institute speaks about his role at the forefront of industry developments – and how he is giving back to his community.

Professor at QF calls for greater collaboration in the world of science in the MENA region
5 min readDr. Marwa Qaraqe, an Associate Professor at QF’s Hamad Bin Khalifa University, explains how Artificial Intelligence can be harnessed to improve everyday life

Man behind ChatGPT shines a light on future of AI at QF’s Education City Speaker Series
3 min readSam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, shares his views on the pros and cons of Artificial Intelligence

Our Arabic stories and experiences are making their mark on the world, TEDinArabic Summit told
6 min readGroundbreaking two-day event, organized through partnership between QF and TED, concludes in Doha

ChatGPT can write code but can’t win a game of tic-tac-toe
6 min readDr. Sanjay Chawla, Research Director at QF’s Qatar Computing Research Institute, says chatGPT is a wakeup call signalling a not-too-distant future that will be powerd by artificial intelligence

QF’s D'reesha Performing Arts Festival nurtures young innovators
3 min readInvention area sponsored by ConocoPhillips Qatar

Introducing BOTaina – the Qatari chatbot helping people discover QF
3 min readAI technology used to provide Qatar Foundation’s website users with instant answers to their questions – and to show them what Education City has to offer

From PhD researcher to SOS innovator
4 min readQF’s Stars of Science contestant highlights how PhD research at Hamad Bin Khalifa University inspired his novel technology

Why video gaming could cost you more than money, members of QF community say
7 min readA “gamer dad” represents a positive parenting model, but moderation is key, according to DIFI expert

Experts dive into the metaverse at QatarDebate event with New York Times in Davos
4 min readQF member and leading media organization host debate on sidelines of the World Economic Forum

QF’s QatarDebate to discuss the metaverse on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum
5 min readDebate is being held in collaboration with the New York Times

Digital expert at QF shares insights on the future of virtual worlds
3 min readQAS students talk about their views on what distinguishes Roblox from other digital games, and how it paves the way to the Metaverse

Scientists at QF develop a platform to give doctors access to data from smartwatches
4 min readUmmar Abbas, Senior Software Engineer at Qatar Computing Research Institute, leads the development of SIHA – a decision support system for clinicians that uses data from wearables

QF research center works on early diagnosis of autism
3 min readDr. Fouad Alshaban, Senior Scientist at the Neurological Disorders Research Center (NDRC), Qatar Biomedical Research Institute, talks about the new autism detection tool, the success of it, and costs associated with autism treatments.

Psychologist at QF explains why being connected in a hyper digital world comes at the cost of our wellbeing
4 min readWCM-Q’s Sobia Rahman sheds light on why the human mind could be struggling with distraction in today’s hyperconnected world

QF research institute partners with UN to launch search engine for diplomats
5 min readTool allows users to quickly search for official statements and press releases from all member states of the United Nations

Vertical farming could take food security in Qatar to new heights, says horticulturalist at QF
2 min readQBG has developed a model specific to the country's needs in partnership with a US university

Much like hit TV shows, teachers must build students’ anticipation during online classes, QF educators say
5 min readExperts in child psychology and counseling from TLC and QAW shed light on strategies to deal with students with short attention spans

AI in the workplace to assist humans, not replace them, says computer scientist at QF
4 min readDr. Ghanim M. Al-Sulaiti, Scientist at Qatar Computing Research Institute, says we need to change the narrative from AI being a job-stealer to it being a colleague

AI revolution in healthcare does not eliminate role of doctors, says scientist at QF
4 min readDr. Faisal Farooq, from HBKU’s QCRI, pointed out that artificial intelligence will change many aspects of healthcare as the role of doctors and healthcare providers continue to evolve

QF computing expert discusses use of Artificial Intelligence in digital forensics
Dr. Husrev Taha Sencar from Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s Qatar Computing Research Institute highlights the importance of digital forensics in a highly computerized world

Future AI models should be based on human values, says QF professor
Dr. Georgios Mikros, Professor at HBKU’s CHSS, spoke about the humanities and its relation to artificial intelligence

Responding to crises in an age of information overload
Researchers from QF’s computing research center discuss how Artificial Intelligence is playing a role in fighting COVID-19

AI should be a gateway to personalized education, Her Excellency Sheikha Hind tells Paris Peace Forum
Discussion at global governance summit focuses on need to use technology to inspire passion for learning.

The Unexpected Spheres of Social Computing
Scientists at the Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI) are testing some unique applications of Artificial Intelligence.