Strategic Growth Areas
Qatar’s Ministry of Education prioritizes these tech fields through university partnerships:
- Quantum Computing (Qatar University + IBM Research)
- Smart City Cybersecurity (Hamad Bin Khalifa University)
- Drone Logistics Systems (Texas A&M Qatar + QTerminals)
1. Quantum Information Science
- Degree launch: Fall 2026 @ Qatar University
- Career paths: Banking encryption, oil/gas data security
- Starting salary: 28,000 QAR/month (QFC estimates)
2. Urban Digital Twins Specialization
- Partner: Msheireb Properties Smart City Project
- Key courses: IoT networks, BIM advanced modeling