- Traffic planning in Qatar based on detailed studies that take into account the nature of each geographic area
- AI has become an important element in supporting planning processes and data analysis, thereby improving traffic safety levels.
Katara Cultural Village, in co-operation with the Business Forum, has organised the "Katara Tech 28” forum under the topic: 'Road Safety and Artificial Intelligence: How to Enhance Traffic Safety Using AI'. The event brought together a distinguished group of specialists in engineering, traffic management, and the transport sector, including Eng Khalid Abdulrahim al-Sayed, member of the Engineers Association; Captain Hamad Salem al-Nehab from the General Directorate of Traffic's Traffic Awareness Department; and Fathi Radwan, general advisor at Mowasalat (Karwa). They discussed the importance of employing modern technologies to develop the traffic safety system and keep pace with the country’s ongoing urban expansion.
Eng al-Sayed stressed that keeping up with AI developments has become an urgent necessity, especially in light of Doha’s rapid growth and the increasing number of vehicles on the roads. He explained that these technologies help analyse traffic statistics, monitor congestion points, set development priorities, and study driver behaviour, all of which support urban planning, contribute to city development, and enhance quality of life.
Captain al-Nehab noted that traffic planning in Qatar is based on detailed studies that take into account the nature of each geographic area, and that there is integrated co-ordination among relevant authorities to meet various technical and regulatory standards. He added that AI has become an important element in supporting planning processes and data analysis, thereby improving traffic safety levels.
Meanwhile, Radwan addressed the impact of AI on the transport sector, affirming that transportation in Qatar is keeping pace with the country’s urban boom. He explained that digital transformation has changed the passenger into a user of smart services and has also reshaped the concept of vehicles, increasing the responsibility of operating entities.
He pointed out that one of the challenges posed by AI technologies is cybersecurity, stressing Karwa’s commitment to safely transporting passengers while protecting their data. He also highlighted AI’s strong predictive and analytical capabilities, which enhance operational efficiency and service quality. He noted that the company’s fleet maintains advanced levels of development and safety, alongside efforts to improve drivers’ professional and health standards to ensure passenger safety and protect vehicles from potential cyber threats.
Radwan further stressed the importance of keeping legislation aligned with the rapid urban and technological transformation to ensure proper regulation and maximise the benefits of modern technologies. The forum comes as part of Katara’s commitment to highlighting vital societal issues and fostering dialogue on the use of AI to support traffic safety systems and build safer, more sustainable cities.