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Doha, November 10 (QNA) - The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), is set to host the Second Winter School in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Software Engineering (SE) in January 2026. Building on the resounding success of last year's inaugural edition, this year's program promises to deliver an even richer learning applied experience, attracting participants from Qatar and beyond. The first Winter School brought together a distinguished group of scholars, researchers, and students, and featured over 15 expert-led sessions. According to participant feedback, 94 percent of attendees rated the program as highly relevant to their professional and academic development, while 90 percent expressed interest in attending future editions. The upcoming Winter School will continue to provide a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange through lectures, hands-on workshops, and panel discussions. Sessions will address advanced topics including AI-driven industrial automation, responsible AI-driven software engineering, multimodal models, Large Language Models (LLMs) agents, and AI privacy risks and mitigations. Dean of the College of Computing and Information Technology at UDST, Dr. Zakaria Maamar emphasized the significance of the initiative saying: "The Winter School reflects our commitment to advancing digital skills and fostering innovation in Qatar and the region. By empowering students, researchers, and professionals with the latest competencies and knowledge in AI and software engineering, we are building the foundations for a tech-driven ecosystem that nurtures Qatar's digital transformation and National Vision 2030." For her part, Director of the Digital Society and Digital Competencies Department at MCIT, Duha Al Buhendi highlighted the value of the partnership. "The second edition of the Winter School in Artificial Intelligence and Software Engineering reflects the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology's commitment to strengthening Qatar's digital competencies. Our priority is to empower national talent with advanced skills and to bridge academic outcomes with the evolving needs of the digital industry, thereby supporting the country's digital transformation journey and advancing the goals of the Digital Agenda 2030 and Qatar National Vision 2030," she said. The Winter School positions UDST as a hub for applied research and advanced training in digital technologies, reinforcing its leadership role in education, innovation, and community engagement. (QNA)
