MAQ - Inventor, Content Creator, and Football Player
Brief Intro:
Welcome! I’m Mohammed Al-Qassabi, a professional footballer turned innovator and advocate. With a foundation in Information Systems from Carnegie Mellon University Qatar, I’ve pursued a path combining sports, technology, and cybersecurity. As an inventor, a TED speaker, and a youth advocate, I am driven to inspire and empower the next generation while continuing to lead in tech and security.
About MAQ
From Football to Innovation
Bridging Sports and Technology
Bridging Sports and Technology
My journey began on the football pitch, where I started as a professional player with Al-Arabi Football Club in 2010. Over a decade on the field, I honed skills in teamwork, strategy, and perseverance. This experience gave me invaluable insights into the challenges players and officials face, ultimately inspiring me to invent OPAS, an AI-
My journey began on the football pitch, where I started as a professional player with Al-Arabi Football Club in 2010. Over a decade on the field, I honed skills in teamwork, strategy, and perseverance. This experience gave me invaluable insights into the challenges players and officials face, ultimately inspiring me to invent OPAS, an AI-driven system that enhances accuracy and fairness in football officiating. Today, I continue my love for the game, playing in the Amateur League with Madinat Khalifa Team.
Bridging Sports and Technology
Bridging Sports and Technology
Bridging Sports and Technology
Combining my passion for football with a deep interest in technology, I pursued a bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, graduating with Honors from Carnegie Mellon University Qatar in 2022. This academic journey equipped me with the technical expertise needed to innovate in sports tech and beyond. My invention, OPAS, has received inte
Combining my passion for football with a deep interest in technology, I pursued a bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, graduating with Honors from Carnegie Mellon University Qatar in 2022. This academic journey equipped me with the technical expertise needed to innovate in sports tech and beyond. My invention, OPAS, has received international recognition, earning awards worldwide and setting new standards for sports innovation by accurately detecting offsides, analyzing player performance, and promoting safety.
Advocacy and Leadership
Bridging Sports and Technology
Advocacy and Leadership
Beyond innovation, I am dedicated to empowering others, especially youth, through education and technology. As the Head of the Robotics & AI Department at Qatar Scientific Club, I mentor aspiring innovators and deliver workshops on programming, AI, and cybersecurity. I also represent youth globally, speaking at forums such as the Youth As
Beyond innovation, I am dedicated to empowering others, especially youth, through education and technology. As the Head of the Robotics & AI Department at Qatar Scientific Club, I mentor aspiring innovators and deliver workshops on programming, AI, and cybersecurity. I also represent youth globally, speaking at forums such as the Youth Assembly in New York and conducting motivational TED Talks. Recently, I joined the Information Security team at the Energy Sector, where I work on advanced cybersecurity initiatives, furthering my commitment to technological excellence and public service.
Awards / Achievements
Global Awards in Excellence ⭐️
Platinium Award
Platinium award awarded by His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, the Emir of Qatar in Education Excellence 2023
GCC Excellence
The GCC Excellence Award for Youth Excellence awarded by His Excellency Mr. Khalid bin Hilal AlBusaidi, Minister of the Diwan Royal Court, in Sultanate of Oman
Best Footballer
Won the best Arab male football player prize awarded by the legend David Beckham in the Generation Amazing Festival 2021
South Korea 🇰🇷
Seoul International Invention Fair 2023
Korean Special Prize
The Special Prize from the Korea Institute of Patent Information in SIIF 2023
Singapore Award
The Special Innovation Award from Citizen Innovation of Singapore in SIIF 2023
Gold Medal
The SIIF Gold Medal 2023
International Reach 💥
GCC Special Award
The GCC Patent Office Award
Top 5 World Wide
Ranked as one of the top 5 inventors in the world in the CIF 2021
Top 3 Arab Inventors
Ranked as one of the top 3 Arab Inventors in season 13 of Stars of Science
Football Awards ⚽️
Some of the achievements in football:
AlFirjan League
3rd place in AlFirjan League 2024 with Madinat Khalifa Team
Amateur League
2nd place in the Amatuer League 2021-2022 with Madinat Khalifa Team
U23 Football League
2nd place in the U23 Football League with Al-Arabi Football Club
Participations
IFL - Argentina 🇦🇷
I had the great honour of representing Generation Amazing at the Inclusive Football League Finals in Argentina, and visiting the iconic Lionel Andrés Messi Training Complex. It was an unforgettable experience as I delivered a Football for Development workshop, shared ideas with inspiring individuals, and witnessed the power of sport to unite people.
Years of Culture 🇲🇦
Honored to join a volunteer trip to Marrakech as part of the Qatar-Morocco Years of Culture 2024 with EAA, QF Alumni, and UDST students. From learning with local enterprises to hands-on experiences in farming, cooking, and pottery, it was an inspiring journey of cultural exchange 🇶🇦🇲🇦
The highlight was presenting our project to H.E. Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani, and I’m proud to share that it won the Best Project Award! 🏆✨
Science Forum 🇴🇲
I was honored to participate with the Qatari delegation in the Gulf Science Forum in the Sultanate of Oman and win third place and contribute to Qatar winning 6 medals in the Inventions Exhibition and classifying the Qatari delegation as the largest delegation to win medals in the exhibition 🇶🇦🏅
This is thanks to my Lord and the best is yet to come, God willing ✨
EAA 9/9
Honored to have spoken at the International Day to Protect Education from Attack event 9/9, sharing the stage with global advocates for education 🌍
Being part of an event alongside esteemed figures like Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, the Prime Minister of Yemen and the First Ladies of Brazil, Cyprus, Bosnia & Herzegovina, the Republic of The Gambia, and more was truly inspiring. Together, we work towards a world where every child has access to safe, quality education 📚
Olympic Games 🇫🇷
Honored to represent the Qatar 2022 World Cup legacy in United by Sport Forum as part of my participation at Festival 24 representing Generation Amazing during the Olympic Games 2024 in Paris! 🇫🇷
Youth Assembly 🇺🇸
I was honored to represent Qatar in the International Youth Assembly and participate in the International Youth Day at the United Nations Headquarters in New York to discuss our roles as youth in contributing to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals 2030 ❤️✨