Qatar-EU workshop examines digital governance and cybersecurity
The Doha meeting focused on platform regulation, AI in criminal justice and protecting critical infrastructure.
Event / data period: 2026-10-11
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Qatar’s Public Prosecution and the European Union Delegation to Qatar co-organized a digital-policy workshop in Doha on October 11. Sessions examined the roles of public authorities, platforms, regulators, researchers and civil society in online platform governance, with the EU Digital Services Act as a reference point.
Participants also discussed AI uses in criminal justice, including predictive policing, risk assessment, facial recognition and forensic analysis, alongside concerns about bias, transparency, due-process safeguards and human oversight. A third area addressed cyber diplomacy and protecting critical infrastructure from cyber incidents. QNA’s report announced no specific decision or agreement.
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Workshop agenda
Three areas addressed at the Qatar-EU workshop held in Doha on October 11.
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Digital platform governance
Roles of institutions and other stakeholders, the EU Digital Services Act and tackling illegal content.
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AI in criminal justice
AI applications and concerns about bias, transparency, due process and human oversight.
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Critical infrastructure protection and cyber diplomacy
Preparedness, response and diplomatic coordination for cyber incidents.
Methodology
Summary of session areas reported by QNA; no decision or outcome is inferred.
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Subjects and places
Subject proposals
- Artificial intelligenceSuggested
- Subject suggested from the title or summary: AIqna.org.qa ↗
- Politics and governmentSuggested
- Preserved editorial category/topic; broad candidate onlyqna.org.qa ↗
Geographic references
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- Qatar · Place role: Coverage · Place type: Country or area · Location precision: RegionalEvidence
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- Doha · Doha, Qatar · Place role: Place mentioned by source · Place type: City · Location precision: Approximate
51.4985771638, 25.2249088025 (longitude, latitude)
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