{
  "id": 18105053,
  "title": "QU delivers Qatar–UK Fellowship on AI in Humanitarian Action",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/qu-delivers-qatar-uk-fellowship-on-ai-in-humanitarian-action",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-03T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times",
    "slug": "gulf-times",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/737479/qatar/qu-delivers-qataruk-fellowship-on-ai-in-humanitarian-action"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Qatar University (QU) concluded its inaugural Qatar–UK Fellowship on AI in Humanitarian Action, funded by the British Embassy in Doha. The four-day program, held in London and Cambridge, brought together leaders from Qatar's government, humanitarian, and academic sectors to discuss responsible AI use in humanitarian work. HE Dr Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser al-Misnad, Minister of State for International Co-operation, led the initiative under the Qatar–UK development and humanitarian partnership. QU collaborated with the British Embassy in Doha to provide scientific research, ethical guidance, and institutional engagement, marking a significant step in responsible AI adoption for Qatar's humanitarian sector. The Qatari cohort included representatives from various national institutions, enhancing the exchange of expertise. Dr Diana Maddah, Assistant Professor of Public Health at QU, emphasized the importance of translating scientific knowledge into action that saves lives, while the British ambassador highlighted the partnership's potential to turn innovation into practical impact. Roundtable discussions explored AI regulatory policies, governance, ethics, and risk management, with visits to institutions such as Google, the University of Cambridge, and the UK House of Lords.",
  "summary": "Qatar University (QU) has concluded the inaugural Qatar–UK Fellowship on AI in Humanitarian Action, supported and funded by the British Embassy in Doha. The fellowship formed part of the “Strengthen...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}