Qatar's AI Center Partners with India's Universal AI University

The Arab Center for Artificial Intelligence (ACAI) in Qatar has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Universal AI University (UAI), an Indian higher education institution that specializes in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. The agreement was signed by Eng. Khalid Abdulrahim Al-Sayed, Chairman of the Board of the Arab Center for Artificial Intelligence, and Tarundeep Singh Anand, President of Universal AI University.

This agreement is designed to accelerate the advancement of AI throughout Qatar and the region and to enhance education, research, and innovation in the field. The MoU establishes a long-term partnership that includes establishing a specialized research center and developing training programs in AI and emerging technologies. These actions are designed to drive innovation and produce impactful global research.

Educational Programs

Online and short-term educational programs will be launched to meet the needs of the Qatari job market for AI professionals. Eventually, an AI-focused university campus and a regional hub for education, research, and technology development will be established, offering academic programs in AI, engineering, business administration, environmental sustainability and emerging technologies.

Statements on the Partnership

Eng. Al-Sayed said that the partnership contributes to Qatar’s ambitions to become a global hub for AI and innovation and will help build a knowledge-based future.

Tarundeep Singh Anand stated that they are honored to be part of this project in Qatar and their goal is to empower learners, researchers, and innovators to develop solutions with real-world impact.

Doha, Qatar: The Arab Center for Artificial Intelligence (ACAI) in Qatar has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Universal AI University (UAI), India’s leading higher education institution specialising in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. This strategic agreement aims to accelerate the advancement of AI across Qatar and the region, while enhancing education, research, and innovation in this rapidly expanding field. The agreement was signed by Eng. Khalid Abdulrahim Al-Sayed, Chairman of the Board of the Arab Center for Artificial Intelligence, and Tarundeep Singh Anand, President of Universal AI University. The MoU lays the foundation for a long-term partnership and includes key initiatives such as collaboration in establishing a specialized research center and developing advanced training programs in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. These efforts aim to drive innovation and produce impactful global research. A range of online and short-term educational programs will be launched to meet the growing needs of the Qatari job market for qualified AI professionals. Eventually, a dedicated AI-focused university campus and a regional hub for high-quality education, interdisciplinary research, and technology development will be established. It will offer a variety of academic programs in AI, engineering, business administration, environmental sustainability, and emerging technologies, in line with Qatar’s vision to transition into a knowledge-based economy. Commenting on the partnership, Eng. Al-Sayed stated: “This partnership represents a bold step toward contributing to Qatar’s ambitions of becoming a global hub for artificial intelligence and innovation. We believe that combining regional expertise with global academic excellence will help build an advanced knowledge-based future.” Tarundeep Singh Anand added: “We are honored to be part of this ambitious project in Qatar. Our goal is to empower learners, researchers, and innovators to develop smart solutions that make a real-world impact.”