Invest Qatar deal to build home-grown AI expertise

Invest Qatar and Brain Co, a Silicon Valley-based AI company, have announced a strategic partnership to bolster AI adoption across Qatar's public and private sectors. This collaboration aims to accelerate AI development through joint pilot programs, talent development, and knowledge transfer. The agreement aligns with Qatar's Third National Development Strategy (NDS3) and National AI Strategy, focusing on the nation's digital transformation goals.

Invest Qatar, the national investment promotion agency, will bolster Brain Co's expansion in Qatar and the wider region by connecting it with relevant stakeholders, identifying collaboration opportunities, and supporting its engagement with the country's technology and innovation ecosystem. Invest Qatar CEO, Sheikh Ali bin Alwaleed al-Thani, emphasized that the partnership demonstrates Qatar's commitment to leveraging advanced technologies for sustainable economic growth and fostering a future-ready workforce equipped to thrive in an AI-driven global economy.

Omid Raghimi, President of Qatar Business at Brain Co, highlighted the company's successful AI implementations in various sectors, including its groundbreaking AI-powered building permit system and contributions to the energy and healthcare sectors. Raghimi stated that Brain Co is dedicated to addressing Qatar's most pressing challenges through AI-powered solutions to make life in Qatar tangibly better, focusing on healthcare, energy, financial services, and the regulatory sector.

Brain Co's expansion plans include establishing a flagship office in Doha following a recent announcement at Web Summit Qatar 2026. This strategic move underscores the company's mission to build AI products that deliver immediate impact, addressing major problems faced by government organizations and individuals, ultimately contributing to Qatar's status as a global hub for technology and innovation.