Qatar is trying to catch up in the artificial intelligence (AI) race in the Gulf, relying on its low-cost energy and financial resources. The country is launching Qai, supported by its sovereign wealth fund and a joint venture with Brookfield, marking a significant step into the AI sector. This move is part of a broader aim for the Gulf region to diversify its economies away from oil reliance, similar to investments made by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Despite its energy advantages, Qatar faces several…