Saudi-based artificial intelligence (AI) pioneer nybl has announced a strategic partnership with Qatar Development Bank (QDB) under the Startup Qatar Investment Program, underscoring the region’s commitment to fostering homegrown talent and driving AI-powered growth in Qatar.
The agreement was signed by Noor Alnahhas, CEO of nybl, and Mohammed Abdulsalam Al Emady, Acting Executive Director of Investment and Incubation at QDB. The partnership was highlighted through a joint announcement on social media, showcasing the collaboration’s potential to shape the future of AI across critical industries.
Out of over 2,000 applications, nybl was selected as one of only nine startups for this prestigious initiative. The company’s advanced AI solutions, designed to tackle real-world challenges in sectors such as energy, healthcare, and agriculture, positioned it as a standout candidate.
Startup Qatar Investment Program
The Startup Qatar Investment Program, powered by QDB, is an ambitious effort to attract tech startups to establish or expand their operations in Qatar. The program provides seed and growth-stage funding, along with a suite of incentives and support services, aiming to position Qatar as a hub for technology innovation in the region.
nybl’s Vision and Mission
Based in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, nybl is a deep-tech development company dedicated to exporting technology and innovation globally. Its AI technologies focus on delivering real-time failure prediction, prescription, prevention, and optimization, enabling industries to increase efficiency and reduce costs. nybl’s AI applications address pressing challenges in energy, healthcare, sustainability, and more.
The company’s vision is to democratize AI, enabling individuals and organizations to unlock their full potential through innovative tools and platforms. nybl leverages its cutting-edge machine learning (ML) framework and AI platform to transform raw data into actionable intelligence, driving impactful solutions for some of humanity’s most critical challenges.
Strategic Impact
Through its collaboration with QDB, nybl is set to play a pivotal role in advancing Qatar’s AI landscape, reinforcing the importance of regional partnerships in fostering innovation and sustainable development.
This partnership underscores the region’s focus on nurturing talent, leveraging technology for transformative change, and solidifying its position as a leader in AI-driven solutions.
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Lane Sloan is a 30-year veteran of the oil and gas industry and comes from a long and distinguished career with Shell Oil. During his tenure, Mr. Sloan was a member of Shell’s senior management, and served at various times as general manager of products for finance, vice president of corporate planning, chief financial officer and VP Business Services, regional coordinator for Far East, director of East Zone Oil Products, and president of Shell Chemical Company.
After leaving Shell, Mr. Sloan joined SAIC, an IT and engineering consultancy headquartered in San Diego, California, as executive vice president in charge of energy activities. He was subsequently named CEO of SAIC’s joint venture with Halliburton in Grand Basin.
Mr. Sloan later became an executive professor at the University of Houston, where he taught leadership, corporate strategy, and energy courses. He also served as executive director of University of Houston’s Global Energy Management Institute. Today, he is a Silver Fox Advisor and president of Sloan Consulting Services, where he mentors entrepreneurial CEOs.
Mr. Sloan has a bachelor’s Degree in Business and a Master’s in Management Science, both from the University of Colorado. He also has a Master’s in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Houston. He has co-authored Terra Incognita: A Navigation Aid for Energy Leaders and authored Develop a Leadership Plan: Become a Great Leader.
Mohammed was one of the founding members of the Digital Transformation Project Management office at Saudi Aramco, which oversees the key business initiatives under the company’s 4th Industrial Revolution program. A 20-year veteran of the IT industry, Mohammed started as a software developer delivering applications in knowledge management and systems integration. He earned his bachelor’s degree in computer science from Tulane University and his MBA from Strathclyde University.
Sufyaan has built management systems and environmental monitoring solutions for a variety of industries, including energy and security. He is a certified project manager (PMI) and an active member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI), which supports the advancement of information and communications technology. Sufyaan earned a Bachelor of Engineering in electronics and instrumentation from Birla Institute of Technology & Science and a Master of Science in electrical engineering from George Mason University.