UDST to sponsor and participate in autonomous e-Mobility Forum 2026
<p>Doha, Qatar: University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) will sponsor and participate in the second edition of the Autonomous e-Mobility Forum (AEMOB Forum 2026), taking place from 7 to 9 September 2026, at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC).</p> <p>Held under the Strategic Hostship of the Ministry of Transport, the forum will bring together government leaders, policymakers,…
University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) will sponsor and participate in the Autonomous e-Mobility Forum 2026, scheduled for September 7-9 at the Qatar National Convention Centre. Hosted by the Ministry of Transport, the forum will convene government officials, policymakers, industry professionals, innovators, researchers, and academics to discuss the future of autonomous and electric mobility and sustainable transportation solutions in Qatar and globally.
UDST's involvement underscores its commitment to applied learning, innovation, and industry partnerships, aiming to advance a sustainable, knowledge-based economy. The university's president, Dr. Salem Al-Naemi, emphasized that the sponsorship symbolizes the institution's active contribution to the conversations shaping the future of mobility, leveraging its faculty expertise and applied research ecosystem to promote innovative mobility solutions.
UDST will be represented by Dr. Bidur Khanal, Head of the Department of Aeronautical Engineering, who will present on the future developments of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in Qatar. The session will explore UAV technologies' evolving landscape and their potential to revolutionize mobility, infrastructure, and innovation in the State of Qatar.
Additional panel discussions will focus on electrification and autonomous mobility technologies, with presentations by Dr. Nagi Abdussamie, Dr. Zeina Rihawi, and Dr. Mira Abi Saad. UDST will also showcase a diverse array of innovative prototypes, including Campus Mobility, Shell Eco Marathon Autonomy Vehicle, an e-Scooter, a prototype e-Dhow, and an UAV, highlighting its applied approach to developing smart and sustainable mobility solutions.
By supporting the forum, UDST aims to foster innovation, strengthen collaboration between academia and industry, and nurture future talent to drive technological advancement, aligning with Qatar's National Transport Strategy 2025-2030 and Qatar National Vision 2030.
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