‘Building integrated AI systems requires moving beyond reliance on standalone solutions’

Doha, Qatar – International telecommunications and AI experts gathered at the MWC26 Doha conference to discuss the future of integrated AI systems. The panel emphasized the need to move away from relying on isolated AI solutions developed by individual entities and instead focus on creating shared capabilities that can be utilized and leveraged across government institutions.

The discussion brought together AI experts, telecommunications leaders, technology sector representatives, global corporation officials, and investors from around the world. Notable attendees included Jad Haddad, Head of Oliver Wyman's global AI division, and Ghassan Kosta, Regional General Manager of Google Cloud in Qatar.

Assistant Undersecretary Sami Mohammed Al Shammari, representing the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, highlighted the shift from traditional analytical models to intelligent tools in national planning. He stressed that this transition requires a supportive regulatory and technical environment, effective partnerships between institutions, and investment in infrastructure and human capabilities to ensure that AI innovation translates into sustainable economic and institutional value.

Director of Digital Innovation at MCIT, Eman Ahmed Al Kuwari, affirmed that Qatar is advancing towards an advanced stage in deploying AI technologies. She explained that this transformation involves moving beyond smart applications, which currently serve as assistance and information tools, to developing systems that can execute tasks, interact with users, and deliver services. This shift aims to enhance government operations efficiency and improve the citizen and resident experience.