Stories / Artificial Intelligence (AI)
QF expert explores AI’s role in mental health during times of conflict
4 min readDr. Raian Ali from HBKU warns of the risks of digital dependency
AI at work: Redefining jobs, skills, and human connection
4 min readDr. Khaled Harras from QF’s CMU-Q and former tech leader Mo Gawdat explain how Artificial Intelligence is not ending jobs, but transforming the way workplaces operate
QF Schools Showcase connects students with local innovation ecosystem
5 min readExperts highlight the importance of hands-on learning, mentorship, and early STEM engagement in shaping future innovators
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attends QF Schools Showcase
5 min read50 student projects in AI, sustainability, and science reflect the role of education in preparing an innovative, future-ready generation
Qatar Foundation and WHOOP partner to support careers, skills, and research in health and fitness tech
3 min readAgreement opens new pathways for careers, research, and innovation in health and fitness technology while promoting active, healthy lifestyles
QF and Scale AI launch partnership to accelerate innovation and nurture tech talent
4 min readThe collaboration includes capacity-building programs and pathways to support Qatar’s AI goals, and exploring the establishment of a regional hub for AI development
QF showcases its commitment to innovation to a global audience as Web Summit Qatar 2026 opens
4 min readExperts, entities, and startup founders from across the QF ecosystem participate in third edition of international tech gathering in Doha
QF and Web Summit sign agreement focusing on volunteerism, innovation, and expanding knowledge
5 min readCollaboration announced on first day of Web Summit Qatar 2026 as global tech community gathers in Doha
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attends the launch of a national initiative to promote youth digital wellbeing at the WISE 12 Summit
6 min readHer Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani convenes a unified national effort to make addressing child and adolescent digital addiction a national priority
Mo Gawdat explores writing, AI, and the human connection at QF’s Education City Speaker Series
4 min readFormer tech leader shares how personal loss, AI, and the power of human experience have guided his journey from tech executive to author
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser opens WISE 12 Summit with a call for human values to be at the heart of education
5 min readBiennial global conference explores how educational transformation can remain human-centered amid the advance of AI
Navigating AI in the classroom: global lessons from QF’s WISE
4 min readDespite AI’s potential to support personalized learning, WISE research reveals many tools remain misaligned with local curricula and cultural realities
Impact-focused ideas of QF students enter the spotlight at Higher Education Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summit
4 min readSecond edition of Education City event sees QF students and alumni showcase tech-driven solutions for sustainable growth to experts and investors
QF Empowers its Students to Transform Ideas into Innovative Solutions at Hackathon Event
4 min readStudents from QAS and Academyati explore innovative perspectives on the relationship between humans and technology ahead of their participation in WISE 2025
QF’s universities launch new programs mirroring global trends in AI and sustainability
3 min readFaculty members explain how these programs can nurture Qatar’s workforce of the future
How AI can support mental health – and why we should be cautious
3 min readDr. Suhaila Ghuloum from QF partner university Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar explains the potential, and the pitfalls, of using Artificial Intelligence to enhance mental wellbeing.
Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar launches landmark bachelor’s degree in Artificial Intelligence
4 min readQF partner university’s new degree will prepare students to lead in a technology-driven future, aligning with Qatar’s development priorities
Is Artificial Intelligence undermining journalism – and how should journalism respond?
5 min readA professor at a Qatar Foundation partner university warns of the "blind power" of AI – and its potential consequences for human knowledge
Carnegie Mellon University and Qatar Foundation extend partnership for another decade
8 min readQF partner university, with AI education and research at the core of its mission, has graduated more than 1,400 students – nurturing leaders in fields of business, technology, and science
QF launches 10-year strategy to advance support for people with autism
5 min readRoadmap for action on autism outlines expansion of inclusive education, leveraging AI, advancing genetic research, and streamlining healthcare pathways
AI tool ‘Fanar’ aims to protect the Arabic language in the digital world
4 min readSession held on first day of QF’s inaugural BilAraby Summit showcased Fanar’s role for an independent Arab digital future that reflects Arab culture
QF experts explore the role of AI in Islam
5 min readEthical concerns emerge as key factor in understanding AI’s application in religious context.
Game-changer: How AI is leading a sporting transformation
5 min readDr. Paul Grimshaw, Associate Professor at QF’s HBKU, sheds light on how AI and wearables are revolutionizing sports
Don’t innovate for the sake of innovation, Her Excellency Sheikha Hind tells Web Summit Qatar 2025
5 min readVice Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation reinforces importance of respecting the knowledge of the past, and finding balance, to make a difference to the world
His Highness the Father Amir and Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attend celebration of 30 years of Qatar Foundation
4 min readEvent reflects on three decades of impact and honors the contribution of QF’s partners and stakeholders to its mission
How QF’s QCRI is shaping the future of the Arabic language across digital spaces
3 min readPrincipal Software Engineer at Qatar Computing Research Institute explains his team’s contributions to enhancing the digital presence of Arabic language
Qatar Foundation’s PUE and Management Center Europe sign agreement to develop leadership skills
4 min readAs part of the signing event, a workshop was conducted to highlight the essential skills managers need to thrive in the era of artificial intelligence.
His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani inaugurates Fanar - The Arab Artificial Intelligence Project
4 min readFanar is the first Arab artificial intelligence model designed to understand Arabic, including its dialects
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser attends opening of Qatar Foundation’s WISH 2024 Summit
5 min readExperts address the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges at the World Innovation Summit for Health’s seventh biennial global conference in Qatar
QF experts explore the growing opportunities - and challenges – of AI in health
7 min readThe ethics of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare will be among the topics to be discussed at the upcoming WISH 2024 summit in Doha.
Learning to effectively use AI discussed at orientation event for incoming university students
6 min readAnnual Marhaba event welcomes new students to Education City ecosystem
AI in heritage and culture: how QF experts are finding new ways of connecting past and present
7 min readExperts from QF’s Hamad Bin Khalifa University are developing Artificial intelligence techniques to preserve Islamic heritage and the Arabic language.
Wearable tech will contribute to growth in preventative medicine, says WHOOP founder and CEO at QF talk
4 min readDiscussion held as part of QF’s Education City Speaker Series
How QF alumni are driving efforts to champion humanitarian causes
6 min readMembers of the Class of 2024 speak about how they combine their studies with service to global society
Qatar Foundation wraps up successful participation at the inaugural Web Summit Qatar 2024
4 min readQF entities showcased their endeavors in shaping the future of technology at the Summit brought to the region for the first time
Could AI replace teachers? QF students explore the question
4 min readYoung learners at a QF school investigate how AI can be used within the classroom
Artificial intelligence: what do you know about the technology that will change the world?
Dr. Aiman Erbad from Qatar Foundation’s Hamad Bin Khalifa University explains that understanding the basics of AI is key to reducing fears associated with this technology
Artificial Intelligence’s role in advancing accessibility and inclusion spotlighted at 2023 WISE Summit
4 min readMembers of Qatar’s community of persons with disabilities share their views on what must be done to ensure AI benefits their lives.
AI is creating ‘unique crossroads’ for higher education, WISE Summit hears
4 min readTechnology won’t replace jobs, but will replace tasks, say experts at global education conference
Students explore the ethics of AI in education at 2023 WISE summit
4 min readDiscussion emphasizes the need for a balance between technological progression and ethical standards.
Artificial Intelligence is a ‘new engine of knowledge’, QF’s WISE Summit hears
4 min readPanelists focus on importance of building ethical AI and what it means for learning – and the future of universities
Her Highness Sheikha Moza opens 11th edition of WISE Summit
5 min readSafeena Husain recognized as the 2023 Wise Prize for Education Laureate for work with Educate Girls
How Arab scientists at QF are leading cybersecurity advances using AI
6 min readDr. Issa Khalil of Qatar Computing Research Institute speaks about his role at the forefront of industry developments – and how he is giving back to his community.
Professor at QF calls for greater collaboration in the world of science in the MENA region
5 min readDr. Marwa Qaraqe, an Associate Professor at QF’s Hamad Bin Khalifa University, explains how Artificial Intelligence can be harnessed to improve everyday life
Man behind ChatGPT shines a light on future of AI at QF’s Education City Speaker Series
3 min readSam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, shares his views on the pros and cons of Artificial Intelligence
Our Arabic stories and experiences are making their mark on the world, TEDinArabic Summit told
6 min readGroundbreaking two-day event, organized through partnership between QF and TED, concludes in Doha
ChatGPT can write code but can’t win a game of tic-tac-toe
6 min readDr. Sanjay Chawla, Research Director at QF’s Qatar Computing Research Institute, says chatGPT is a wakeup call signalling a not-too-distant future that will be powerd by artificial intelligence
QF’s D'reesha Performing Arts Festival nurtures young innovators
3 min readInvention area sponsored by ConocoPhillips Qatar
Introducing BOTaina – the Qatari chatbot helping people discover QF
3 min readAI technology used to provide Qatar Foundation’s website users with instant answers to their questions – and to show them what Education City has to offer
From PhD researcher to SOS innovator
4 min readQF’s Stars of Science contestant highlights how PhD research at Hamad Bin Khalifa University inspired his novel technology
Why video gaming could cost you more than money, members of QF community say
7 min readA “gamer dad” represents a positive parenting model, but moderation is key, according to DIFI expert
Experts dive into the metaverse at QatarDebate event with New York Times in Davos
4 min readQF member and leading media organization host debate on sidelines of the World Economic Forum
QF’s QatarDebate to discuss the metaverse on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum
5 min readDebate is being held in collaboration with the New York Times
Digital expert at QF shares insights on the future of virtual worlds
3 min readQAS students talk about their views on what distinguishes Roblox from other digital games, and how it paves the way to the Metaverse
Scientists at QF develop a platform to give doctors access to data from smartwatches
4 min readUmmar Abbas, Senior Software Engineer at Qatar Computing Research Institute, leads the development of SIHA – a decision support system for clinicians that uses data from wearables
QF research center works on early diagnosis of autism
3 min readDr. Fouad Alshaban, Senior Scientist at the Neurological Disorders Research Center (NDRC), Qatar Biomedical Research Institute, talks about the new autism detection tool, the success of it, and costs associated with autism treatments.
Psychologist at QF explains why being connected in a hyper digital world comes at the cost of our wellbeing
4 min readWCM-Q’s Sobia Rahman sheds light on why the human mind could be struggling with distraction in today’s hyperconnected world
QF research institute partners with UN to launch search engine for diplomats
5 min readTool allows users to quickly search for official statements and press releases from all member states of the United Nations
Vertical farming could take food security in Qatar to new heights, says horticulturalist at QF
2 min readQBG has developed a model specific to the country's needs in partnership with a US university
Much like hit TV shows, teachers must build students’ anticipation during online classes, QF educators say
5 min readExperts in child psychology and counseling from TLC and QAW shed light on strategies to deal with students with short attention spans
AI in the workplace to assist humans, not replace them, says computer scientist at QF
4 min readDr. Ghanim M. Al-Sulaiti, Scientist at Qatar Computing Research Institute, says we need to change the narrative from AI being a job-stealer to it being a colleague
AI revolution in healthcare does not eliminate role of doctors, says scientist at QF
4 min readDr. Faisal Farooq, from HBKU’s QCRI, pointed out that artificial intelligence will change many aspects of healthcare as the role of doctors and healthcare providers continue to evolve
QF computing expert discusses use of Artificial Intelligence in digital forensics
Dr. Husrev Taha Sencar from Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s Qatar Computing Research Institute highlights the importance of digital forensics in a highly computerized world
Future AI models should be based on human values, says QF professor
Dr. Georgios Mikros, Professor at HBKU’s CHSS, spoke about the humanities and its relation to artificial intelligence
Responding to crises in an age of information overload
Researchers from QF’s computing research center discuss how Artificial Intelligence is playing a role in fighting COVID-19
AI should be a gateway to personalized education, Her Excellency Sheikha Hind tells Paris Peace Forum
Discussion at global governance summit focuses on need to use technology to inspire passion for learning.
The Unexpected Spheres of Social Computing
Scientists at the Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI) are testing some unique applications of Artificial Intelligence.