Osaka: Represented by the KINDI Center for Computing Research and the Qatar Mobility Innovations Center (QMIC), Qatar University (QU) participated in the Qatar-Japan Research Forum, held over two days at the Qatar Pavilion during Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.
According to Qatar News Agency, the forum served as a platform bringing together researchers, academics, and innovators from Qatar and Japan. It aimed to foster bilateral cooperation, facilitate knowledge exchange, and explore joint opportunities in science and technology, particularly in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Automation.
QU showcased its contributions through its research centers. The KINDI Center, a core research hub at the university, focuses on advancing technologies in computing, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. The Qatar Mobility Innovations Center (QMIC), also participating, operates under the umbrella of QU and acts independently as a bridge between academic research and industry applications, focusing on smart mobility systems and smart city platforms to support national strategies and address regional challenges.
The forum featured panel discussions and technical sessions, with participation from Qatar University faculty members, including Chief Strategy and Development Officer Dr. Muna Al Marzouqi, Executive Director of QMIC and Director of the KINDI Center Dr. Mohammed Al Sada, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Deputy Director of the KINDI Center Dr. Faisal Al-Jaber, Associate Professor Dr. Osama Halabi, and Director of Strategic Partnerships and Outreach at QMIC Omar Al Jaber.
The event also welcomed Japanese experts and highlighted case studies in technological innovation, offering opportunities to forge future collaborations between the two nations.
QU's participation in this international event underscores the importance of the Qatar-Japan Research Forum as a platform to strengthen scientific ties between the two leaders in research and innovation. The forum provided an opportunity for the university to showcase its achievements in AI and robotics and to engage with leading research and industrial institutions in Japan.
This participation is a milestone in the university's efforts to position itself as a hub for knowledge and innovation. It reaffirms its commitment to supporting Qatar's national research and development agenda and contributing to global solutions through strategic partnerships.