Doha: Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI) and MenaML co-hosted the 2025 Middle East and North Africa Machine Learning (MenaML) Winter School, gathering 141 local and international university students as well as industry professionals for a six-day programme designed to equip them with critical skills in artificial intelligence (AI).

The Winter School featured in-depth lectures, hands-on practical sessions and panel discussions that explored critical topics , including large language models, generative AI, deep learning, and more, as well as challenges and career opportunities for young professionals within the Arab world.

It also explored the application of AI in diverse fields, including education, genomics, biology, and health, matching Qatar’s national challenge for AI practitioners to revolutionize these fields.

Source: https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/11/03/2025/menaml-winter-school-equips-students-with-ai-skills