Qatar has launched the 2024 Digital Inclusion Index to ensure equal access to digital services for all members of society. The report highlights the country’s progress in digital infrastructure and skills development, with goals to further improve digital access, competencies, and trust by 2030, aligning with Qatar’s Digital Agenda 2030.
Qatar has launched the 2024 Digital Inclusion Index to ensure equal access to digital services, highlighting the nation’s achievements in digital infrastructure and education. The initiative supports Qatar’s Digital Agenda 2030, aiming to increase digital access, competencies, and trust through targeted programs and investments in emerging technologies.
Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry has launched a mobile app allowing consumers to submit complaints about product quality, services, and pricing. The app offers various complaint categories and requires users to provide specific details. This initiative is part of MoCI’s efforts to protect consumer rights and market standards.
Qatar’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology launched the National Digital Authentication and Trust Services Strategy 2024-2026 to support the country’s digital transformation. The strategy focuses on creating a secure digital identity, enhancing collaboration across sectors, and promoting innovation while improving the efficiency of electronic services.
Qatar’s computing market is set to reach $72.67 million by 2025, driven by growth in digital transformation, AI, and IoT technologies. The market will see a 3.35% CAGR, with user penetration expected to rise. Major tech firms like Google Cloud and Microsoft are key contributors to this growth.
Qatar and the UNDP have signed an MoU to promote digital innovation for sustainable development. The partnership focuses on bridging the digital divide, fostering global cooperation, and ensuring equitable growth through digital transformation. The initiative aligns with Qatar’s Vision 2030 and will enhance digital inclusion and capacity-building globally.
Ooredoo Fintech and PayPal have partnered to enable seamless transfers between Ooredoo Money wallets and PayPal accounts in Qatar. This collaboration enhances access to global markets for consumers and small businesses, offering new opportunities for cross-border commerce and digital payments, with plans for expansion across the Gulf and MENA regions.
World Summit AI (WSAI) is set to debut in the MENA region on December 10-11, 2024, in Doha, Qatar. Organized by InspiredMinds and supported by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the summit will focus on AI advancements, human-AI convergence, and Qatar’s National AI Strategy under the theme “Putting Humanity at the Heart of AI.”
Silvina Moschini, CEO of Unicorns Inc., stated that Qatar is poised to become a global hub for innovation, driven by digital transformation and strategic geolocation. The country’s initiatives, including government incentives for startups and partnerships, aim to enhance its economy and attract international businesses.
Qatar’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has announced a strategic partnership between the Digital Incubation Center and Startup Grind to enhance the technology startup ecosystem. This collaboration focuses on empowering Qatari entrepreneurs through mentorship, workshops, and networking, supporting Qatar’s digital transformation and global market access goals.
