- Universal AI University becomes the first Indian university to gain AI-partner status from a Gulf-based institute.
- Partnership to establish AI education programs, a research center, and a dedicated campus in Qatar.
- Initiative aligns with Qatar’s vision to become a global AI and knowledge economy hub.
Qatar’s Arab Center for Artificial Intelligence (ACAI) has strategically partnered with Universal AI University from India to expand AI education and research across Qatar and the Gulf region.
Universal AI University, located near Mumbai, India, has pioneered industry-linked AI programs and state-of-the-art infrastructure including quantum computing and immersive technology labs.
Universal AI University and Qatar’s ACAI Join Forces to Establish AI Innovation Hub in the Gulf
The partnership between Qatar’s Arab Center for Artificial Intelligence (ACAI) and India’s Universal AI University represents a significant step toward fostering regional AI talent and innovation. ACAI’s chairman highlighted that this collaboration will strengthen Qatar’s ambitions of becoming a global leader in AI, while Universal AI University’s expertise will accelerate the country’s digital transformation and knowledge economy initiatives.
Universal AI University has broken new ground as the first Indian university invited to set up an international campus abroad, a move that underlines India’s growing prominence in the AI education sector. This university has been at the forefront of AI innovation, incorporating emerging technologies such as AR, VR, MR, and IoT in its curriculum, and collaborating with major industry players like LTIMindtree.
With a strong global backing from 60 CEOs and advanced research capabilities, Universal AI University is poised to support Qatar in building a specialized AI research center in Doha. This regional hub will focus on interdisciplinary studies and technology development in fields beyond AI, including environmental sustainability and business administration, meeting the diverse needs of Qatar’s evolving job market.
The university’s mission also includes empowering students and researchers through immersive learning environments and high-impact placements. The recent success of its students in international AI hackathons and competitive placement packages, especially in the USA, showcases the institution’s commitment to preparing future-ready professionals capable of driving innovation worldwide.
This landmark partnership between Qatar’s ACAI and India’s Universal AI University not only enhances AI education in the Gulf but also paves the way for deeper international collaboration, driving innovation and talent development in emerging technologies.
“This partnership will bolster Qatar’s ambitions of becoming a global hub for artificial intelligence and innovation.” — Eng. Khalid Abdulrahim Al Sayed, Chairman of the Board, Arab Center for Artificial Intelligence
