WISH CEO Advocates for Collaboration with Sidra Medicine to Accelerate AI Leadership in Healthcare at Sidra Conference, Doha

Doha, April 2025 – WISH CEO Dr. Slim Slama expertly moderated a high-level panel on “Making Qatar and the GCC an AI in Medicine Hub: From Ambition to Global Leadership” at Sidra Medicine’s AI and Medicine conference. The panel explored strategies for the region to achieve global leadership in AI-driven healthcare.

Dr. Slama strategically framed the discussion to encourage a critical examination of the region’s readiness and potential for global impact. Panelists, including Dr. Hilal Lashuel, advisor to QF leadership, discussed ways the GCC can “leapfrog” traditional AI development, innovate in AI governance, and ensure the region becomes a generator, not just a testing ground, for AI innovations.

“This panel highlighted the incredible potential within Qatar Foundation’s ecosystem, and I believe that closer collaboration with Sidra Medicine, as a center of excellence, is paramount,” stated Dr. Slama. “By leveraging Sidra’s expertise and innovation, we can accelerate the development and implementation of AI solutions that address the region’s unique healthcare needs and contribute to global knowledge.”

The event underscored the visionary foundation of Qatar Foundation’s Education City, nurturing an environment of scientific and ethical progress. This event paves the way for enhanced collaboration between Sidra Medicine and WISH, as they jointly advance responsible AI implementation for better health outcomes globally.