This new agreement builds upon Scale AI’s partnership with the State of Qatar and the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology spanning the past five-years.
Doha, Qatar – October 28, 2026 — Scale AI, a premium data company that enables businesses and governments to design, deploy and manage AI solutions, has signed a new agreement with United Development Company (UDC) to set up a permanent office for Scale Qatar within UDC Tower on The Pearl Island.
The agreement was signed at the UDC pavilion during Cityscape Qatar 2026 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center by Mr. Yasser Salah Al Jaidah, President and Chief Executive Officer of United Development Company and Mr. Amr Samir, Qatar Country Lead at Scale AI. UDC are the master developers of both The Pearl and Gewan islands.
The new office covering 2,000m2 will further strengthen Scale AI’s relationship with the State of Qatar and Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) having partnered over the past five-years. This shows Scale AI’s commitment to the country long term with the aim to help drive AI growth within Qatar with a growing local team.
“Qatar has clearly defined how they want to utilise AI to benefit their people and public institutions. With support from MCIT we can deliver real solutions. We appreciate the trust and support by The State of Qatar and MCIT and are confident about Qatar’s long-term vision around AI. We’re excited to be moving our new office to The Pearl to collaborate with local partners and talent to develop sustainable AI solutions.”
Supporting Qatar’s AI Growth
Scale AI’s team based in Doha are supporting various projects across multiple sectors including health, justice, education, higher education, tourism and government through its partnership with the State of Qatar and MCIT.
Leveraging its experience with AI research labs, Scale AI enables organisations to design, evaluate and deploy reliable AI solutions with Qatar’s language, culture and national goals in mind.
Scale AI’s local team has grown to almost 100 members of staff with almost half being technical engineers. They have trained almost 6,000 people in Qatar with AI. They have also connected local talent with its global AI experts.
Establishing A Long Term Business Presence In The Pearl Island
The Pearl Island developed by UDC offers modern office spaces alongside residential communities.
It provides an ideal place for Scale AI and other international and local businesses to set up and flourish. Employees will also have access to residential facilities and a variety of lifestyle and leisure options across Doha.
Commenting on the agreement, Mr. Yasser Salah Al Jaidah, President and Chief Executive Officer of United Development Company said: “Scale Qatar choosing to establish their presence within UDC Tower shows just how attractive The Pearl Island has become for high profile businesses from Qatar and internationally.”
“We aim to capitalise on this by inviting companies who support the evolving business landscape and strengthen The Pearl Island as a hub for innovation, technology and knowledge-based industries.”
