Abstract Objective: This study aimed to investigate the influence of various educational, personal, and social factors on the development of leadership skills among higher education students, with a specific focus on the academic environment in Qatar, as represented by the College of Business and Economics at Qatar University. This study came in response to the growing need among academic institutions to develop young leaders capable of adapting to economic and technological changes, in line with the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030 in the human capital development axis. Methodology: The study relied on a quantitative analytical approach. A validated scientific questionnaire was developed and distributed to a sample of students from the College of Business and Economics at Qatar University. The instrument was designed to cover all theoretical dimensions related to leadership skills. Data were collected over a specific period and analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM) with partial least squares (PLS) inSmartPLS version 4. The statistical analysis phases included testing model validity, discriminant and convergent validity, internal consistency, and examining the relationships between variables to test the proposed hypotheses. Findings: The results showed a statistically significant positive relationship between the use of artificial intelligence, participation in extracurricular activities, and volunteer programs, and the development of students' leadership skills. The results also demonstrated that leadership motivation plays an important interactive role by enhancing the impact of these factors on leadership outcomes, with the relationships being stronger and more pronounced when motivation is high. This suggests that providing technological activities or tools alone is insufficient; students must be internally motivated to utilize these resources effectively and develop their leadership capabilities.
SULTAN AHMED S A AL-ASSIRI (Fri,) studied this question.