The Institution of Engineers (India) Qatar Chapter (IEI QC) held a webinar on Enterprise AI Governance and Risk Management, bringing together engineering leaders to address how artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things are converging to create autonomous systems. The event, hosted by the 36-year-old professional body, focused on practical frameworks for responsible AI adoption across sectors including energy, healthcare, finance, and government services.
Abdul Sathar, chairman of IEI Qatar Chapter, opened the session by framing the moment as "the intersection of two powerful technological revolutions-Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things." He said that individually each has driven progress, but together they are creating "intelligent, adaptive and autonomous ecosystems that are changing how we live, work and interact with the world."
The shift from reactive to predictive systems
Santosh Kharje, founder and Group CEO of Glimmora International, attended as guest of honour. He described a fundamental change in how IoT systems operate when augmented by AI. "AI empowers IoT systems to move beyond mere data collection into real-time decision-making, predictive insights and self-learning capabilities," Kharje said. "Instead of simply reacting, systems can now anticipate. Instead of following commands, they can optimise outcomes."
Chief guest Ahmed Jassim Al Jolo, president of the Federation of Global Engineers, also addressed the growing connection between AI and IoT, highlighting its effect on modern technological ecosystems.
Verify AI Platform demonstrated
Arnav, a business analyst with the GRC Practice, delivered the keynote and presented the Verify AI Platform. Glimmora International showed how the solution supports organisations in energy, healthcare, finance, government services, education, and digital transformation initiatives. The platform is designed to promote responsible AI adoption through transparency, accountability, and ethical use of artificial intelligence technologies.
For senior managers evaluating enterprise AI tools, understanding governance platforms like Verify AI has become a core competency. The AI Learning Path for Senior Managers covers the risk frameworks and vendor assessment methods that underpin responsible deployment at scale.
Professional development for Qatar's engineers
IEI QC has delivered professional services to Qatar's engineering community for 36 years, with technical seminars and workshops forming a major part of its activity. The chapter provides a platform for technical interaction and continuous professional development. Abdul Zameer Saab, secretary, gave the opening remarks, while Ashik, treasurer, moderated the event and offered closing comments.
Governance and risk management now sit alongside technical skill as essential knowledge for engineering leaders. Resources focused on AI for Executives & Strategy address the oversight responsibilities that boards and senior teams face when approving AI initiatives.
Why this matters for management
The webinar underscored a practical reality: AI governance is no longer a compliance checkbox. As IoT systems gain the ability to make autonomous decisions, the management task shifts from approving technology purchases to establishing accountability structures, audit trails, and ethical guidelines before deployment begins. Kharje's distinction between reactive and anticipatory systems applies to leadership as much as to technology-waiting for a governance failure to occur is the old model. Building the framework first is the new one.
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