Qatar Sets Up National Artificial Intelligence Company, Qai
Qai will provide high-performance computing and a suite of tools to help governments, companies, and researchers deploy secure and scalable AI systems.
Qatar has established a new national artificial intelligence (AI) company, Qai, becoming the latest Gulf state to invest in the technology as part of wider economic diversification plans.
A subsidiary of the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), the country’s US$524 billion sovereign wealth fund, Qai supports the Gulf country's efforts to build a knowledge-based economy and expand digital infrastructure under Qatar National Vision 2030. The company will draw on the wealth fund’s global network and long-term investment strategy while working with research institutions, policymakers, and local innovation stakeholders to accelerate the development of responsible AI solutions and further position Qatar as a hub for AI and data-driven industries.
Commenting on the launch, Abdulla Al-Misnad, Chairman of Qai, said, “As AI reshapes industries around the world, our mission is to ensure this transformation is guided by trust and remains centered on people. Qai embodies our commitment to keeping people and communities at the heart of AI development. By building the capabilities that empower governments, companies, and innovators to adopt AI with confidence and by acting as a trusted partner within the global AI ecosystem, we aim to advance regional leadership and enhance Qatar’s competitiveness on the international stage.”
Qai will develop, operate, and invest in AI infrastructure and systems in Qatar and abroad, providing access to high-performance computing and a suite of tools to help governments, companies, and researchers deploy secure and scalable AI systems. Qai did not disclose the capital allocated to the new entity.
Founded on the belief that AI should serve both people and society, the company aims to offer technologies that meet institutional needs and reflect local values. It intends to support global talent attraction, research partnerships, and collaboration with international technology firms and strategic investors with the aim of advancing knowledge and strengthening the innovation ecosystem.
The launch of Qai follows similar initiatives in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, which have created national AI firms such as Abu Dhabi’s G42 and Riyadh’s HUMAIN.
