Global Index Score
38.88
Qatar's index score lands +6.8 against the Middle East average (32.1) and -13.2 against High income peers (52.1). It scores ahead of 62% of the 135 economies assessed this edition. The profile rests on 22 documented evidence items spanning policy frameworks, government initiatives and civil society activity.
GIRAI evaluates countries across five core dimensions that capture the social, ethical, and institutional impacts of artificial intelligence.
AI Policy
36.27
Avrg. Score
26.13
Enabling Conditions
55.52
Avrg. Score
52.95
Civil Society Engagement
4.62
Avrg. Score
13.39
35.31
Index Score
32.56
Avrg. Dimension score
Qatar runs +2.8 against the regional average (32.6) on Inclusion and Diversity. Strongest indicators: Cultural and Linguistic Diversity (40.9), Gender Equality (38.6). Weakest: Children's Rights (0.0). This dimension ranks 56th globally — behind the country's overall position (52nd). 2 evidence items on file, including documented frameworks and initiatives.
40.62
Index Score
31.58
Avrg. Dimension score
Qatar runs +9.0 against the regional average (31.6) on Ethics and Sustainability. Strongest indicators: Transparency and Explainability (55.3), Fairness and Non-discrimination (50.0). Weakest: Environmental Impact (39.4), Human Oversight and Determination (39.4). 9 evidence items on file, including "Qatar GovAI Program for AI Innovation & Digital Transformation" and 1 other documented items.
40.09
Index Score
34.73
Avrg. Dimension score
Qatar runs +5.4 against the regional average (34.7) on Labour and Skills. Strongest indicators: Reskilling/Upskilling Initiatives (66.7), AI Literacy (60.6). Weakest: Labour Protections (0.0). This dimension ranks 65th globally — behind the country's overall position (52nd). 3 evidence items on file, including "National Artificial Intelligence Strategy for Qatar 2019" and 1 other documented items.
50.63
Index Score
36.90
Avrg. Dimension score
Qatar runs +13.7 against the regional average (36.9) on Trust and Safety. Strongest indicators: Impact Assessments (47.7), AI-facilitated Misinformation and Violence (47.2). Weakest: Access to Redress and Remedy (37.9), Safety and Security (40.3). This dimension ranks 44th globally — ahead of the country's overall position (52nd). 6 evidence items on file, including 4 documented items (documented frameworks and initiatives).
27.76
Index Score
28.75
Avrg. Dimension score
Qatar runs -1.0 against the regional average (28.7) on AI Use in Public Service. Strongest indicators: Public Sector Skills Development (69.3), Public Disclosure of Government Algorithmic Systems (0.0). Weakest: Public Procurement (0.0). This dimension ranks 63rd globally — behind the country's overall position (52nd). 2 evidence items on file, including "Qatar Digital Government Strategy" and 1 other documented items.
Explore how country performance, scores, and governance indicators have changed between GIRAI editions.
14 indicators
| Indicator | 2024 Edition | 2026 Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Gender Equality | No Framework | Non-Binding Framework |
| Children's Rights | No Framework | No Framework |
| Cultural and Linguistic Diversity | Non-Binding Framework | Non-Binding Framework |
| Fairness and Non-discrimination | No Framework | Non-Binding Framework |
| Transparency and Explainability | Non-Binding Framework | Non-Binding Framework |
| Human Oversight and Determination | No Framework | Non-Binding Framework |
| Labour Protections | No Framework | No Framework |
| Reskilling/Upskilling Initiatives | Non-Binding Framework | Non-Binding Framework |
| Safety and Security | No Framework | Non-Binding Framework |
| Access to Redress and Remedy | No Framework | Non-Binding Framework |
| Impact Assessments | No Framework | Non-Binding Framework |
| Public Sector Skills Development | No Framework | Non-Binding Framework |
| Public Procurement | No Framework | No Framework |
| Government Mechanisms for CSO Inclusion in AI Policy and Governance | Non-Binding Framework | Non-Binding Framework |
Indicator definitions changed between editions; this table compares evidence presence and status, not directly comparable scores. A — indicates the item is not applicable or was not assessed for that edition.
Explore how countries and regions perform across GIRAI's governance dimensions, scores, and structural indicators.
| Indicator | Qatar | Middle East |
|---|---|---|
| Inclusion and Diversity7 | ||
APGender Equality | 38.6 | 25.2 |
APChildren's Rights | 0.0 | 15.8 |
APCultural and Linguistic Diversity | 40.9 | 30.0 |
CSOCivil Society Engagement in Inclusion and Diversity | 0.0 | 10.8 |
ECEgalitarian Democracy | 10.3 | 22.4 |
ECSocioeconomic Inclusion in Connectivity | 83.7 | 62.7 |
ECGender Inclusion in Connectivity | 100.0 | 87.7 |
| Ethics and Sustainability6 | ||
APFairness and Non-discrimination | 50.0 | 36.3 |
APTransparency and Explainability | 55.3 | 41.0 |
APHuman Oversight and Determination | 39.4 | 36.7 |
APEnvironmental Impact | 39.4 | 13.7 |
CSOCivil Society Engagement in Ethics and Sustainability | 23.1 | 16.9 |
ECEnvironmental Performance | 4.0 | 16.6 |
| Labour and Skills6 | ||
APLabour Protections | 0.0 | 6.3 |
APReskilling/Upskilling Initiatives | 66.7 | 49.4 |
APAI Literacy | 60.6 | 29.8 |
CSOCivil Society Engagement in Labour and Skills | 0.0 | 11.3 |
ECLabour Rights | 20.2 | 28.1 |
ECPopulation Digital Readiness | 77.3 | 82.0 |
| Trust and Safety11 | ||
APSafety and Security | 40.3 | 38.2 |
APAccess to Redress and Remedy | 37.9 | 22.0 |
APImpact Assessments | 47.7 | 35.7 |
APAI-facilitated Misinformation and Violence | 47.2 | 12.0 |
CSOCivil Society Engagement in Trust and Safety | 0.0 | 8.4 |
ECData Protection and Privacy | 58.4 | 53.7 |
ECData Sharing and Access | 87.5 | 57.5 |
ECConsumer Protection | 80.5 | 80.2 |
ECCybersecurity | 100.0 | 80.9 |
ECRule of Law | 67.3 | 55.1 |
ECGlobal Peace | 84.7 | 59.2 |
| AI Use in Public Service7 | ||
APPublic Sector Skills Development | 69.3 | 37.5 |
APPublic Disclosure of Government Algorithmic Systems | 0.0 | 4.1 |
APPublic Procurement | 0.0 | 17.4 |
CSOGovernment Mechanisms for CSO Inclusion in AI Policy and Governance | 0.0 | 19.6 |
ECCivil Society Oversight | 20.0 | 41.0 |
ECPublic Service Delivery | 89.3 | 80.3 |
ECRight to Information | 29.7 | 28.5 |
| Score adjustment | ||
URAIUnacceptable Risk AI Systems | No penalty | ×0.98Regional average |
A breakdown of the structural factors shaping this country's score.
National AI strategies, laws, and oversight mechanisms that establish formal governance structures.
Contribution to overall score
56%
Participation of academia, advocacy groups, and non-state actors in shaping governance and ensuring accountability.
Contribution to overall score
1%
Institutional capacity, rule of law, digital readiness, and labour protections that enable effective governance.
Contribution to overall score
43%
13 pieces of evidence assessed across 22 indicator cases — laws, policies, strategies, and institutional actions in Qatar.