The International Chamber of Commerce Qatar (ICC Qatar) has teamed up with the British Standards Institution (BSI) to host the Qatar Digital Trust Roadshow 2024.
The event, hosted at the Qatar Chamber of Commerce premises, focused on enhancing understanding of ISO/IEC 27001, addressing Quality Assurance (QA) challenges, exploring NCSA-NIA Audit Services, and preparing organizations for the successful integration of AI technologies.
The Qatar Digital Trust Roadshow was held to equip organizations with the expertise and strategies necessary to mitigate the evolving risks of cybersecurity, privacy, and digital trust, with a focus on AI.
The event featured David Mudd, Global Head of Digital Trust Assurance at BSI, and Kursad Yuce, Operations Delivery Manager, MEA at BSI. They explored the emerging trends, standards, and best practices in digital trust and AI management. Representatives from Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE), Ooredoo Qatar, Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), and Qatar Financial Centre Authority also participated.
David Mudd Global Head of Digital Trust Assurance – BSI
“The magnitude of ways AI can shape our future means we are seeing some degree of hesitation of the unknown. This can be addressed by ensuring we have frameworks that are in place to govern its use and build trust. Now is the moment for us to collaborate globally to balance the great power of this tool with the realities of actually using it in a credible, authentic, well-executed, and well-governed way. Closing the confidence gap and building the appropriate checks and balances can enable us to make not just good but great use of AI in every area of life and society.”
Yuce commented that, “As the AI transformation continues and as organizations seek to unlock the true power of digital transformation, trust in people, in technology, in processes and in the interactions that surround them is critical. Developing this trust has the potential to accelerate progress towards a sustainable world for individuals, organizations and society.”
An ICC Qatar spokesperson highlighted the significance of AI as a transformative tool for businesses, stressing that it depends on algorithms that can sometimes produce biased outcomes, so a governance structure is crucial before adopting technology.
Partnering with BSI was seen as a key step in equipping the Qatari private sector with the necessary knowledge and resources to navigate AI integration. Through the ICC’s Digital Economy Commission, companies can engage in valuable discussions with experts in this rapidly evolving field.
