AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoQatar–Tech & Data: AlRayan Bank and Qatar Datamation Systems (QDS) have completed a bank-wide enterprise data warehouse, making AlRayan the first in Qatar to roll out governed, self-service analytics across every business function—aimed at faster decisions and customer-centric insights. Qatar–Policy & Research: The National Planning Council and Doha Institute for Graduate Studies signed an MoU to boost cooperation and expertise exchange in data, statistics, demographic analysis, future foresight, strategic planning, and joint training for employees and students. Qatar–AI Skills: Qatar’s Digital Transformation Programme was highlighted as an employment-linked scholarship pathway for AI, cybersecurity, data analytics and cloud computing, designed to align education with labour market needs. Qatar–Smart Mobility: Qatar’s self-driving taxi trials moved forward with electric robotaxis completing a trial run in Doha, with a second phase planned soon. Regional Tech & Economy: UNCTAD data shows Gulf FDI surged in 2025, with Qatar’s inflows rising sharply—while 2026 outlook is clouded by Middle East conflict. Global Tech & Markets: Asian markets were mixed as Iran–US tensions escalated, with oil slipping and tech-linked shares moving unevenly. Qatar in the spotlight: Multiple reports focused on President Trump’s aircraft swap involving the Qatari-gifted jet, reigniting security questions amid renewed Iran-related strikes.
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