DOHA: Qatar’s government has entered into a five-year partnership with AI data company Scale AI to implement AI-powered tools and training aimed at improving government services. Trevor Thompson, Global Head of Growth at Scale AI, emphasized that this deal could serve as a model for other governments globally.
The agreement will allow Qatar to adopt AI tools such as predictive analytics, automation, and advanced data analysis to optimize its operations. According to Qatar’s communications and information technology ministry, Scale AI will develop over 50 potential AI applications for the government over the next five years.
While the deal’s financial value has not been disclosed, it highlights Qatar’s ambition to become a leading AI hub in the region, competing with neighboring Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Scale AI, founded in 2016, provides large datasets for training AI models, including OpenAI’s ChatGPT, and works with prominent clients like Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, and AI firms such as Cohere.
