Qatar's artificial intelligence (AI) market is poised for significant growth, projected to reach $567.1 million (QR2.06 billion) in 2025, according to Statista.
This expansion is attributed to substantial investments and transformative technological advancements within the nation. Industry experts emphasize a shift towards enhanced AI implementation, focusing on providing advanced solutions with robust data integrity and security measures. A Microsoft AI Tour in December 2024 further projected that AI could contribute 2.3 percent to Qatar's economic growth and generate $5 billion (QR18.22 billion) in revenue by 2030. The nation's focus on AI and the Internet of Things (IoT) aligns with Digital Agenda 2030, a roadmap for Qatar's digital economy emphasizing technological evolution, sustainability, and economic diversification. Statista forecasts a 27.93 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for Qatar's AI market between 2025 and 2030, resulting in a market volume of $1.943 billion (QR6.93 billion) by 2030.
In comparison, the global AI market is estimated at $243.7 billion (QR888.22 billion) in 2025, with a similar CAGR of 27.67 percent, reaching $826.7 billion (QR3013.1 billion) by 2030. The United States is expected to hold the largest share of the global market in 2025, with a value of $66.21 billion (QR241.32 billion).
Qatar's AI strategy centers on developing data centers and management capabilities to attract investment and multinational corporations. By aligning its AI regulations with those of the US and the EU, Qatar aims to attract new technology companies and maintain stable cross-border trade. AI initiatives are being implemented across various sectors, including critical infrastructure, human resources, healthcare, education, research, and entertainment, with the goal of maximizing efficiency and boosting GDP growth. This strategy is integrated with Qatar’s Third National Development Strategy (NDS-3) 2030, which prioritizes AI as a key sector to accelerate economic diversification and establish Qatar as a leader in AI innovation.
