Google Cloud’s strategy in Qatar is fundamentally aligned with and designed to support the Qatar National Vision 2030, according to Ghassan Kosta, regional general manager, Google Cloud Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Iraq.

Kosta said the tech giant’s strategic investments, notably the Doha cloud region and Google Cloud’s Centre of Excellence, “are tangible commitments to empowering the nation’s digital future.”

According to Kosta, these investments directly contribute by accelerating digital transformation, driving economic diversification, and fostering a skilled workforce.

“We provide the cutting-edge infrastructure and a comprehensive suite of AI, data analytics, and machine learning tools that enable government entities and private enterprises to modernise their operations, enhance service delivery, and become truly data-driven. This is core to achieving the digital transformation goals outlined in Qatar National Vision 2030,” Kosta told Gulf Times in an exclusive interview.

By making advanced cloud technologies accessible, he said, Google Cloud is helping to foster a vibrant digital ecosystem. This supports the growth of new, knowledge-based industries, nurtures innovation, and empowers entrepreneurship beyond traditional sectors, he pointed out.

“Google Cloud acts as a catalyst for developing a diversified economy, a key objective of the 2030 vision. Our platform enables businesses of all sizes to innovate, scale, and compete globally, contributing to sustainable economic development,” he said.

He also said: “Through our Centre of Excellence and various training programmes, we are committed to building local digital talent, which is crucial for the human development pillar of the Qatar National Vision 2030 and ensures that the country can sustain its digital momentum.

“In essence, Google Cloud provides the ‘new way to the cloud’, offering an integrated AI stack and powerful tools that are crucial for Qatar to achieve its ambitions of becoming a leading digital economy and a hub for innovation.”

Kosta was recently in Qatar for the ‘Google Cloud Summit Doha’, which celebrated the tech giant’s second anniversary of cloud innovation in the region. The event also highlighted Qatar’s bold vision for a rapidly evolving digital future, powered by cutting-edge AI and cloud technologies.

Kosta underscored the impact of the Google Cloud project and how it significantly benefited local industries and key segments of the Qatari population, saying, “Over the past two years, we’ve seen incredible adoption and innovation leveraging our Doha cloud region. A particularly impactful example is our collaboration with Qatar University and their exploration of NotebookLM, our AI-powered research and writing assistant.”

Kosta said: “This initiative significantly benefits the education sector and the student population by providing a powerful tool that can help streamline research, synthesise information, and generate new insights from large volumes of documents. For students and researchers, this means enhanced learning capabilities, more efficient study processes, and the potential to produce higher-quality academic work.”

He added: “It democratises access to advanced AI tools for academic exploration, fostering a new generation of researchers and innovators in Qatar. This project directly supports the human development goals of Qatar National Vision 2030 by equipping the next generation with cutting-edge AI skills and tools, ultimately contributing to a more knowledgeable and innovative society.”