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261 - Giorgio Torre, SPM: BRICS Series, KPMG - Digital Sovereignty & The Gulf Tech Frontier
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Episode Title:🇶🇦Digital Sovereignty & The Gulf Tech Frontier🇶🇦
Another thought-provoking episode of Heads Talk this week as I sit down with an influential figure in the Gulf’s digital transformation space.
Giorgio Torre, a leader in data, sustainability and technology advisory, KPMG, with a broad international remit, but a particular focus on the GCC region, including Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
Giorgio and I first planned this conversation over a year ago. A lot has changed since then. So this is a timely, refreshed discussion exploring how the Gulf is boldly positioning itself as a global technology and AI sovereignty powerhouse. From quantum computing and autonomous energy systems, to culturally relevant Arabic-language AI models, Giorgio’s insights are grounded in strategy, policy and lived advisory experience across governments, central banks and regulatory bodies.
Giorgio is not just an advisor, he’s a voice of influence in the region, with over 120,000 followers and more than 12 million monthly views on LinkedIn. His posts ignite discussions across industry, policy and academia.
Topics Covered
◽️Gulf Digital Sovereignty and Strategic Tech Independence
◽️AI Turf War: DeepSeek, OpenAI, and GCC’s Position
◽️Qatar’s “Fanar” and the Rise of Culturally Aware AI Models
◽️Fusion of Quantum Computing and AI in the Gulf
◽️GCC's shift from Hydrocarbon Dependency to Digital Innovation
◽️Qatar & Saudi Arabia’s AI Strategies in Energy, Security, and Autonomy
◽️Developing local AI Ecosystems and Talent Pipelines across the GCC
◽️Regulatory Innovation and Cross-border Digital Diplomacy
◽️Why Qatar is Emerging as a Magnet for Business, Careers & Innovation
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