AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoQatar Smart Mobility: Qatar’s Ministry of Transport says Mowasalat (Karwa) has completed a successful trial of electric driverless robotaxis on a route between the ministry HQ and Old Doha Port, with the next operational phase aimed at wider autonomous services. Digital Transformation for SMEs: MCIT hosted “SMEs Go Digital Connect,” bringing 195+ SMEs and 20+ tech providers together to speed up adoption of tools like online presence, e-commerce and cloud services. AI Ethics Push: Qatar announced the launch of a Global Alliance for AI Ethics, adding to the region’s push for responsible AI governance. Foreign Investment Watch: UNCTAD reports global FDI rebounded to $1.6tn in 2025, while Qatar saw a strong surge in foreign company registrations—3,295 non-Qatari firms in Q1 2026—signalling continued investor confidence. Regional Tech & Security Context: Markets and energy trade remain sensitive to Strait of Hormuz disruptions, with Qatar-linked shipping incidents cited as a factor behind oil price spikes and broader risk sentiment.
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