In a strategic move to enhance government efficiency, Qatar has entered a five-year agreement with U.S.-based AI firm Scale AI to integrate artificial intelligence into state services.
AI-Powered Government Transformation
Trevor Thompson, Scale AI’s global head of growth, described the partnership as a model for other governments, stating:
“(This deal) can be a blueprint for other governments around the world, and it allows us to really commit in a way that I think could drive impact even faster.”
Qatar’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology confirmed that the collaboration will introduce AI-driven solutions, including predictive analytics, automation, and data optimization, to streamline government operations.
Long-Term AI Strategy for Qatar
Over the next five years, Scale AI will explore more than 50 potential AI applications for the Qatari government, as Los Angeles Oracle reported. However, financial details of the agreement remain undisclosed.
Qatar, a significant gas producer and close U.S. ally, is ramping up AI investment to stay competitive with regional tech leaders Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Founded in 2016, Scale AI specializes in providing labeled data for AI training, working with major clients like Microsoft, OpenAI, and Morgan Stanley.
This partnership reinforces Qatar’s ambition to become a leader in AI-driven governance.