{
  "id": 13691372,
  "title": "CCQ launches Artificial Intelligence and Associate of Digital Media on January 10",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/ccq-launches-artificial-intelligence-and-associate-of-digital-media",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T09:37:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/11/10/2026/ccq-launches-artificial-intelligence-and-associate-of-digital-media-on-january-10"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar saw the launch of two new programs by the Community College of Qatar (CCQ) on January 10, 2027. The two-year Associate of Artificial Intelligence and Associate of Digital Media degrees were introduced to meet digital transformation requirements and labor market demands. The first cohort consists of 108 students, with 48 focusing on Artificial Intelligence and 60 on Digital Media.\n\nCurrent CCQ students can transfer into the new programs starting October 18, 2026, while registration for new applicants began on November 1, 2026. The Associate of Artificial Intelligence, offered by the Information Technology Department, is the first degree of its kind in Qatar. The two-year program, which includes 60 credit hours, equips students with skills in machine learning, data analysis, data structures, computer vision, and AI ethics. Graduates can potentially transfer up to 54 credit hours to pursue a bachelor's degree at Qatar University.\n\nDr. Abdullah Al Ghushami, Dean of the Science and Technology Division, highlighted the program's response to the need for professionals with practical AI skills. The program received strong interest from students, with 68% expressing a desire to enroll. Additionally, 95% of surveyed employers and officials identified the need for graduates in specialized units across sectors such as the Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Interior, National Cyber Security Agency, and QatarEnergy.\n\nThe Associate of Digital Media, offered by the Literature Department in the Liberal Arts Division, is a two-year program that covers digital writing, podcast production, web documentaries, data journalism, and multimedia production. Dr. Al Jazi Al Athba, Dean of the Liberal Arts Division, emphasized that the program integrates modern technologies while promoting professional responsibility and national identity. This prepares graduates for careers in media organizations, government sectors, and telecommunications and marketing companies.\n\nThe launch of these programs aligns with the priority areas in the scholarship plan and the government's guide to targeted specializations. Qatar's AI market is projected to reach $1.94 billion by 2030, underlining the significance of these new educational opportunities.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: Community College of Qatar (CCQ) has announced the launch of two new programs in Spring 2027: the Associate of Artificial Intelligence and the Associate of Digital Media. This initiative aligns with the college's efforts to keep pace with digital transformation requirements and labor market needs. CCQ plans to admit 108 students in the first cohort, with 48 in Artificial…",
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    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "People Daily Kenya",
        "title": "World Bank warns AI could widen Kenya’s worker divide without better internet and skills",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/world-bank-warns-ai-could-widen-kenyas-worker-divide-without-better",
        "published": "2026-10-10T22:15:28.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}