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Mashael Alsulaiti Law Firm and Icelis Global LLC have announced the launch of their strategic collaboration in Qatar, officially celebrated at an event held on January 18 at W Hotel Doha.This partnership unites Mashael Alsulaiti Law Firm’s legal and regulatory expertise with ICELIS Global’s technical and strategic advisory capabilities, focusing on ESG (environment, social and governance), sustainability, energy transition, and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure initiatives.The collaboration aims to provide innovative, integrated solutions that support responsible investment, regulatory compliance, and sustainable growth across Qatar’s public and private sectors.The event brought together key stakeholders, industry experts, and government representatives, fostering dialogue on the future of sustainable development, ESG adoption, and technology-driven energy solutions.Both organisations reaffirmed their commitment to driving innovation, knowledge- sharing, and impactful initiatives that contribute to Qatar’s sustainability and energy transition goals. 

Qatar Foundation (QF) has awarded this year's Multiversity Grants to seven cross-university projects at Education City, marking a shift towards interconnected academic collaboration that breaks down institutional silos.The initiative leverages Education City's academic ecosystem to catalyse new forms of knowledge sharing, resource amplification, and community stewardship through coordinated collaboration in service of academic excellence."The Multiversity Grants reflect a deliberate shift in how we think about higher education collaboration. Rather than operating singularly and in parallel, these projects bring universities together to work at the intersections of disciplines, institutions, and student needs. This is how we move from excellence in isolation to impact at scale," said Dr Samah Gamar, director of Academic Affairs at QF's Higher Education Division.This year's funded projects span priority areas including innovative pedagogy, interdisciplinary dialogue, Arabic Large Language Models and responsible artificial intelligence, environmental futures, student mobility, and the recognition of undergraduate student scholarship. All initiatives place student learning at their core whilst modelling new approaches to collaborative stewardship across Education City.Among this year's awardees is "Games for Playful and Impactful Pedagogy," a cross-university initiative that develops game-based teaching toolkits to support experiential and hands-on learning. The project brings together faculty from Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), and Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts (VCUarts Qatar) to translate abstract concepts into interactive learning experiences for students across disciplines and universities.Another awarded initiative, "The Multiversity Majlis: Dialogue Across Disciplines," reimagines the traditional majlis as a contemporary academic platform for interdisciplinary dialogue. Developed collaboratively by Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) and VCUarts Qatar, the project engages students in structured dialogue on global challenges, including climate change, food security, migration, and sustainable economies.Other Multiversity Grant recipients include: "Responsible AI and Large Language Models for Social Good in the Arab World," a jointly organised intensive workshop by CMU-Q and Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q), focused on developing skills to responsibly apply artificial intelligence—particularly Arabic large language models—to societal challenges."Living Materials: Preserving Student Innovation in Art and Science Through Digital Twins and AI" is a collaboration between VCUarts Qatar and Qatar National Library to digitally preserve student projects through AI-enhanced representations that capture not only final outputs but also the ideas, data, and creative processes behind them."Desert Futures Design Studio" is a cross-institutional design studio involving GU-Q, CMU-Q, HBKU, and VCUarts Qatar, in partnership with Qatar Museums, Earthna Centre for a Sustainable Future, and the architectural firm OMA, exploring how Qatar's desert and rural landscapes can become sustainable, liveable, and culturally vital spaces."OneEC: Connecting Campuses, Simplifying Cross-Registration" is a planning platform developed by NU-Q and GU-Q to enhance access to academic information, advising, and support services for students considering cross-registration opportunities.Finally, "Launching a First-Year Showcase Collection: Recognising Student Work Across Education City" is a collaborative initiative led by CMU-Q, GU-Q, NU-Q, and HBKU that highlights exemplary academic writing by first-year students and reflects the diversity of student voices across Education City. 

Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums (QM) and Isha Ambani of India’s Mumbai-based Reliance Industries have signed a five-year strategic partnership between the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Center (NMACC) and QM. The collaboration will establish a series of Museum-in-Residence educational programmes in both India and Qatar, designed to introduce playful, museum-based learning experiences for children and provide educators with new tools to inspire creativity nationwide. The ceremony took place at the National Museum of Qatar in Doha. Connected by a shared belief in the power of education to spark creativity and the importance of cross-cultural exchange, QM and NMACC are jointly developing programmes to enrich early childhood learning. While centred on the needs of young learners, these initiatives also equip teachers and volunteers with new tools, materials, and playful methodologies that empower them to innovate in the classroom. Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani said: “Qatar Museums and the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre share the belief that creativity and cultural exchange are key to shaping a new generation of confident, empathetic young learners. Through this collaboration, led by Isha Ambani, a legacy of our Year of Culture with India, Qatar Museums will contribute its skills and experiences to the outstanding educational programmes of the centre’s already robust history and ever-expanding roster providing educational tools and insights, helping them extend their reach in classrooms throughout India.” In India, NMACC will partner with Reliance Foundation (RF) to implement the programming across multiple regions, guided by QM specialists — including experts from the Dadu, Children’s Museum of Qatar — who will deliver masterclasses and hands-on mentoring. In keeping with NMACC’s mission to bring the best of the world to India and share the best of India with the world, each programme will be adapted to diverse learning contexts, strengthening the Centre’s broader commitment to education and the arts.Isha Ambani, Director Reliance Industries noted: “We are pleased to partner with Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani and Qatar Museums on this meaningful collaboration focused on children and education. At the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre, we are committed to bringing global ideas to India while sharing India’s rich cultural heritage with the world and creating world-class educational experiences for young people. Both Qatar Museums and the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre believe that culture is where imagination begins, and education is where potential becomes real. Through this partnership, we aim to spark new forms of learning that empower every child to dream boldly and to learn confidently.” QM and NMACC will also work together to develop additional initiatives that encourage creativity, empathy, and discovery. These programmes will be implemented in schools, anganwadis, and community centres across India, including in rural and underserved regions. Maha al-Hajri, Acting Director of Dadu, Children’s Museum of Qatar, said, “We are proud to launch this collaboration as part of Dadu’s Museum-in-Residence programme, bringing the Light Atelier to new audiences in India. The Light Atelier, developed for children aged three to seven, creates immersive, hands-on learning environments that reflect Dadu’s commitment to learning through play. As part of our learning-through-play philosophy, this Museum-in-Residence programme allows us to share Dadu’s approach beyond our walls while creating meaningful cultural exchanges with partners like the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre.” This partnership marks a milestone in Qatar Museums’ ongoing commitment to advancing education and cultural exchange globally, reflecting the mission of Qatar National Vision 2030 to invest in human and cultural development. 

Qatar University (QU) has announced a strategic collaboration with Google Cloud aimed at advancing artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, fostering digital transformation, and solidifying Qatar's position as a regional technology leader.The announcement was made on the sidelines of the two-day World Summit AI Qatar 2025, which concluded on Wednesday in Doha.“We are incredibly excited about this collaboration with Google Cloud, which marks a pivotal moment for the QU's digital future,” said president Dr Omar al-Ansari. “These initiatives will not only empower our students and researchers with cutting-edge AI tools and platforms but also drive real-world impact across various domains, contributing directly to Qatar's knowledge-based economy and supporting our national aspirations for innovation and technological advancement.”"Our collaboration with the QU represents an investment in the future of AI and digital innovation in the region,” said Google Cloud regional general manager Ghassan Kosta. “By providing access to our cutting-edge technologies, expertise, and a comprehensive platform like Gemini Enterprise and the QU Spark AI Innovation Hub, we are empowering the QU to lead the way in developing AI solutions and fostering a new generation of skilled professionals that will drive Qatar's digital economy forward.”The relationship between the QU and Google Cloud will feature three key initiatives: the QU Spark AI Innovation Hub, Expanding QU AI Platform through Gemini Enterprise adoption, and Driving QU's Multicloud Strategy through DC Migration to Google Cloud.The QU Spark AI Innovation Hub: Scheduled to launch by Q1 2026, this state-of-the-art centre will serve as a comprehensive ecosystem fostering advanced AI development, machine learning, and data science at the QU.It will provide a robust platform for students and researchers to build, test, and deploy cutting-edge AI models, helping cultivate a new generation of AI talent and drive impactful research within Qatar.The hub will offer access to powerful AI accelerators, including Nvidia GPUs (graphics processing units) and Google Cloud TPUs (Tensor processing units), alongside flexible consumption options through Compute Engine VMs (virtual machines), Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), and Google Cloud’s Vertex AI platform.Expanding QU AI Platform through Gemini Enterprise adoption: This upgrade involves transitioning existing NotebookLM Enterprise users to Gemini Enterprise.Gemini Enterprise will serve as a broader platform, helping to improve resources and provide a richer user experience, with NotebookLM as a core component.This initiative directly complements the AI Innovation Hub by significantly advancing the university's capabilities in AI and enabling in-house agent development by developers and advanced researchers.Gemini Enterprise offers capabilities such as AI assistants, deep research, idea generation, AI agents, web search, and media generation.Driving QU's Multicloud Strategy through DC Migration to Google Cloud: Google Cloud will support the QU in its comprehensive cloud transformation journey. This initiative will enable the QU to leverage the scalability, flexibility, and advanced services of Google Cloud.To further strengthen the research ecosystem in Qatar, Google.org has provided the QU with support to fund the development of AI research and talent capacity for Arabic language technologies.The core research areas will include natural language processing, information retrieval, and machine learning.This builds on Google's longstanding commitment to Qatar and is aligned with the AI Opportunity Initiative for the Middle East & North Africa, the company's largest AI initiative in the region announced last year, which provides essential AI skills, research funding, and access to helpful AI products in Arabic, a statement added. 

Key officials from the Philippines’ public and private sectors expressed collective optimism about robust investment collaboration with Qatar in tourism, agriculture, transportation, and trade.Speaking to Gulf Times on the sidelines of the Qatar Travel Mart (QTM) 2025, Department of Tourism (DoT) Undersecretary Myra Paz Valderrosa-Abubakar underscored the country’s unified presence in the event’s fourth edition, which will run until November 24 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC).“Our participation in the event reflects the Department of Tourism’s keenness to not only promote the Philippines as a tourism destination but also to include halal tourism and Muslim-friendly tourism as our offering to the people of Qatar,” Valderrosa-Abubakar pointed out.**media[385855]**She added that the DoT’s participation, in partnership with the Embassy of the Philippines in the State of Qatar, was part of a broader effort to highlight the country’s readiness to welcome Muslim travellers and showcase its diverse tourism portfolio.From the provincial front, Misamis Occidental Governor Henry S Oaminal emphasised the natural attractions of Northern Mindanao as a key draw for international visitors. He said: “We have development initiatives on both our mountain and coastal areas; we have a beach resort that is multi-inspired because it has an ocean villa presentation and dolphin islands nearby.”He explained that tourism promotion was being positioned alongside trade and agriculture to strengthen ties with Qatar, noting that inbound missions from Doha to Mindanao could be complemented by outbound delegations from the province of Misamis Occidental.Meanwhile, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) President Enunina V Mangio highlighted the chamber’s direct engagement with Qatari counterparts.**media[385856]**“That’s why we’re bringing a group of individuals who are all engaged in different sectors, and we will try to match them with their counterparts in Qatar,” Mangio explained, adding that the PCCI is keen on sharing best practices, technology transfer, partnerships, and investment exchange.Today (November 25), the PCCI is meeting officials of Qatar Chamber to discuss co-operation relations and networking. The Philippine delegation comprises 40 people representing about 30 companies across sectors such as labour, real estate, monorails, construction, and water technology, Mangio noted.Aside from Qatar Chamber, Mangio said the PCCI delegation is expected to hold meetings with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Qatar Investment Authority, and tourism authorities.Mangio emphasised that the Philippines is ready to deepen its partnership with Qatar, leveraging tourism as a gateway to trade and investment, while ensuring that the PCCI will highlight the key role that small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and regional provinces play in strengthening Qatar-Philippines investment ties.

Qatar and Kuwait have held talks aimed at boosting media collaboration between the two countries. His Excellency CEO of Qatar Media Corp Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulaziz bin Jassim al-Thani met with Minister Plenipotentiary and Charge d'Affaires of the Kuwaiti embassy in Doha, Mohammad Fahad al-Zoubi, in a meeting focused on enhancing bilateral media ties.During the discussions, the officials explored ways to exchange expertise, coordinate media initiatives, and promote joint efforts that reflect the close relationship between the two Gulf states. Both sides emphasized the importance of media co-operation in supporting broader regional and Gulf unity.

University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has signed an Academic Collaboration Contract with three globally recognized UK-based companies: Metaverse Learning Limited, MX Reality Limited, and vGather Limited (Metaverse Hub). The contract marks a milestone in advancing innovation, immersive education, and applied research in Qatar. Through this collaboration, the parties will engage in several key initiatives, including joint applied research projects, and integration of cutting-edge Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR) technologies into education. The companies will also provide training for UDST faculty, internships for students, and contribute to UDST's research proposals and industry-driven initiatives. President of UDST Dr. Salem Al-Naemi commented: "This collaboration is a strategic step toward embedding immersive technologies into applied education and research at UDST. It will enrich the learning experience for our students by allowing them to engage with state-of-the-art VR, AR, and MR tools, and will open new pathways for applied research in areas of national and global relevance. Together, we are positioning UDST as a hub for innovation in Qatar and the wider region, aligned with the national vision for knowledge-based development." CEO of mXreality, Dr. Majid Al-Kader, said: "This partnership represents a powerful collaboration between UDST and our group of businesses — mXreality, Metaverse Learning, and Metaverse Hub. Together, we are committed to accelerating the digital transformation of learning by bringing immersive technology, AI, and innovation into the hands of students. By combining UDST's academic excellence with our expertise in creating engaging, future-focused digital platforms, we will give learners the tools and confidence to succeed in an increasingly dynamic global workforce." This collaboration highlights UDST's commitment to aligning academic learning with real-world innovation, ensuring students and faculty gain access to transformative technologies and global expertise.

Qatar University (QU) and Qatar News Agency (QNA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation across various scientific, technical, research, and administrative fields. The MoU was signed by the President of QU Dr. Omar Mohammed Al Ansari and His Excellency Director-General of Qatar News Agency Ahmed bin Saeed Al Rumaihi. The MoU aims to strengthen collaboration between the two sides in exchanging expertise and information, including bulletins, periodicals, studies, statistics, and data, as well as organizing studies, research, conferences, meetings, and training programs. Furthermore, the agreement aims to provide job opportunities and cooperation in any other areas of mutual interest. The MoU also stipulates the organization and encouragement of research and studies of mutual interest between the agency and the university's media department, with the aim of acquiring academic expertise in preparing and editing news and media reports — written, visual, and interactive, as well as cooperation in employment, providing job opportunities, and any other related areas of mutual interest to both parties. On this occasion, His Excellency President of QU Dr. Omar Al Ansari said in a statement, "This partnership with QNA reflects our commitment to providing our students and graduates with meaningful opportunities that enhance their academic knowledge with practical experience." His Excellency Dr. Al Ansari pointed out that this reflects QU's continuous efforts to support various institutions in the country with its unique academic competencies. "By combining QU's academic excellence with QNA's distinguished media expertise, we aim to prepare a new generation of professionals equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to contribute effectively to Qatar's development and to the national media landscape," he added. For his part, His Excellency Director-General of QNA Ahmed bin Saeed Al Rumaihi highlighted the importance of this cooperation to achieve common goals and aspirations, expressing QNA's pride in this collaboration with QU — the prestigious national educational institution that spares no effort in preparing and qualifying national cadres capable of leading the path of progress, development, and sustainable growth. His Excellency said that this MoU comes in line with the QNA's vision to enhance cooperation with national academic institutions, noting that this promising cooperation, which includes the exchange of knowledge and expertise, coordination in holding events, and training and qualification, is a true investment in human capital and the future of Qatari media. He expressed his confidence that this cooperation will contribute to preparing a new generation of scientifically and practically qualified media professionals and will help transfer knowledge and exchange expertise that will benefit both parties and serve the development process in the State of Qatar. A new chapter in the integration of media and academic institutions under the umbrella of Qatar National Vision 2030 is being written, he said, expressing his hope that this will lead to larger and broader collaborative projects that achieve the common goals of both sides. His Excellency Director-General of QNA noted that this MoU will enable students to receive practical training in a newsroom environment and benefit from the agency's accumulated media expertise, adding that QNA will also work with QU's professors and researchers to contribute to enhancing the agency's media role at the national, regional, and international levels. In this context, His Excellency pointed out that QNA has halls that are fully equipped with the latest media and journalistic training equipment and devices, indicating that this comes in line with the agency's vision to develop its media cadres. This can also be used to train QU's media students and media cadres, equipping them with the necessary media and journalistic skills and preparing them to enter the job market, he continued. In a related context, he pointed out QNA's continued keenness to highlight the university's activities, its various faculties, and its scientific achievements as Qatar's "mother national university," commending the remarkable scientific and academic development the university is witnessing, which has enabled it to occupy advanced positions in the world's university rankings. HE Director-General of QNA concluded his statements by expressing QNA's belief that the promising future of media is built on solid foundations of science and knowledge, indicating that Qatar University is a key partner in shaping this future. This cooperation is the first step toward broader and deeper partnerships that will place Qatar at the forefront of media and academia, he added.