Doha: A delegation from Qatar Chamber participated in the First Arab Forum on Artificial Intelligence, held in New Alamein City in Egypt, headed by its Chairman HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohamed Al-Thani.
According to Qatar News Agency, in his speech at the forum's second panel discussion, entitled "The Role of the Arab Private Sector and Arab Businessmen in Activating and Implementing the Arab Artificial Intelligence Initiative," HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim emphasized that the Arab AI Initiative, endorsed at the Arab Development Summit in Baghdad in May 2025, represents a cornerstone for unifying Arab efforts to ensure the optimal utilization of modern technologies in serving Arab societies, supporting their economies, and enhancing their global competitiveness.
He also noted that Arab countries have made significant strides in the AI sector, underscoring the need for active participation from the Arab private sector in implementing this ambitious initiative. He emphasized that Arab businessmen play a pivotal role in the initiative's success by supporting innovative startups and strengthening partnerships with academic institutions and research centres.
He underlined that the private sector plays a key role in accelerating digital transformation and creating a business environment capable of embracing these technologies. QC Chairman also highlighted Qatar's strong commitment to innovation and technology through the launch of multiple strategies and initiatives that support digital transformation, develop technological infrastructure, and build qualified human capacities. He stressed the importance of enacting flexible legislation and providing investment incentives to boost the flow of joint Arab investment in technology and AI.
He affirmed the readiness of Qatar Chamber and the Qatari private sector to actively contribute to supporting and implementing the Arab AI Initiative in a way that achieves sustainable development for Arab nations and enhances their presence in the global knowledge- and innovation-based economy.
The forum, organized by the Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport in cooperation with the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States, served as a leading Arab platform for exchanging experiences and formulating future visions to support cybersecurity, the digital economy, and technological innovation, thereby strengthening the Arab region's position on the global AI map. The forum featured eight panel sessions addressing several themes, including: the role of Arab organizations and institutions, the role of the private sector and Arab businessmen, the role of Arab financial institutions, AI governance, ethical frameworks and international cooperation, cybersecurity infrastructure and digital sovereignty, economic development, and innovation, as well as human capacity building and preserving cultural identity.