Doha: University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) announced Tuesday the launch of a groundbreaking digital transformation initiative designed to modernize and optimize university operations through the integrated use of Microsoft 365 Copilot and Azure AI Foundry's agentic application capabilities.
According to Qatar News Agency, unveiled at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025, this initiative will establish a unified AI-enabled operational framework across the university leveraging Microsoft 365 Copilot as the natural language interface for faculty and staff, and Azure's agentic AI framework to automate, orchestrate, and connect complex workflows across departments. The result is a next-generation digital ecosystem that streamlines administrative processes, enhances staff productivity, and positions UDST at the forefront of AI-powered higher education.
Commenting on the announcement, President of UDST Dr. Salem bin Nasser Al Nuaemi said: "As an applied university rooted in science and technology, we strive to adopt the latest innovations and remain at the forefront of technological advancement. As a Great Place to Work entity, we are committed to facilitating the lives of our employees by creating faster, more streamlined processes that connect everyone seamlessly. This adoption also aligns with Qatar's Digital Agenda 2030, which guides our efforts toward building a thriving, future-ready digital economy. Our partnership with Microsoft spans many years, and today, with the adoption of a unified AI-enabled operational framework, we are empowering our employees and faculty to work more efficiently and enabling our institution to achieve the highest possible outcomes."
In turn, General Manager of Microsoft Qatar Ahmed El Dandachi said: "Agentic AI has the transformative power to enable institutions like UDST to achieve new heights of efficiency and innovation. By orchestrating multiple intelligent agents, Microsoft M365 Copilot empowers universities to streamline operations, solve complex challenges, and foster a more collaborative environment."
On the other hand, UDST announced the launch of AI Nexus One Campus App; a revolutionary digital platform will be designed to transform the higher education experience in Qatar.
Unveiled at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025, this flagship initiative is the result of a collaboration with Google Cloud and is delivered under the sponsorship of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) as part of the national framework agreement to accelerate digital transformation across the State of Qatar.
President of UDST Dr. Salem bin Nasser Al Nuaemi said: "The launch of AI Nexus marks a transformative moment in our commitment to providing a world-class, digitally empowered education. At UDST, we have always been at the forefront of adopting cutting-edge technologies that serve our educational mission and reinforce our student-centered approach. By harnessing the power of Google's generative AI, we are not just digitizing processes; we are humanizing the digital experience. This initiative aligns with Qatar's Digital Strategy, which places innovation, integration, and advanced digital capabilities at the heart of national progress. Through initiatives like AI Nexus, UDST is proud to contribute to a more interconnected, technology-driven future for the State of Qatar in line with 2030 strategy."
In turn, Regional General Manager at Google Cloud Ghassan Kosta said: "This collaboration with UDST is a powerful demonstration of how generative AI can fundamentally reshape the higher education sector."