The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has announced the establishment of the Advisory Board for its Center of Excellence - Artificial Intelligence and Innovation (CoEAI). The board comprises professionals with expertise in cybersecurity, investment, and government sectors, tasked with guiding the Center’s strategic direction and fostering its growth.
The creation of the Advisory Board aims to deepen CoEAI’s engagement with industry and national bodies, ensuring that its initiatives align with emerging opportunities and support the objectives outlined in Qatar’s National Vision 2030 for artificial intelligence. UDST President Dr. Salem Al-Naemi emphasized the significance of the move, stating that the board will play a critical role in shaping the Center’s priorities and expanding opportunities for students, researchers, and partner organizations within Qatar’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Among the members of the Advisory Board is Engineer Dana Yousef al-Abdulla, Director of Policies Affairs at the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA). She highlighted the Center’s role in bridging academic research with societal and industrial needs. Al-Abdulla noted that the initiative fosters an environment conducive to responsible innovation, linking research and development to practical applications while upholding principles of trust, governance, security, and ethics.
The Advisory Board also includes Youssef Jaber al-Jaber, Director of Government Development Affairs at the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB). He underscored the importance of aligning artificial intelligence and innovation with national government development priorities. According to al-Jaber, the Center is expected to enhance institutional readiness to keep pace with technological advancements and stimulate the development of AI-driven solutions that can improve government performance and contribute to Qatar’s broader development goals.
The formation of the advisory body marks a strategic effort by UDST to position CoEAI as a key player in advancing AI research and application, reflecting Qatar’s commitment to leveraging technology for sustainable growth and modernization.