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CSGDB: 1841 citizens have been employed in government and private sectors

The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CSGDB) announced the results of this year’s third quarter regarding the number of national cadres that were employed in the country through the National Employment Platform “Kawader”.   Employment statistics in Qatar showed that 1841 Qatari citizens have been employed, including 1238 employees

Amani Al Tamimi: Transforming to smart cities guarantees PWD Rights

Mada – Assistive Technology Center Qatar participated in the activities of the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) 2022, which was held at Qatar Foundation, presenting a live broadcast.   The Center was founded in 2010 as an initiative that aims at promoting digital inclusion and building a technology-based community

State of Qatar Participates in MENA-OECD Working Group in Italian Capital, Rome

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has represented the State of Qatar in the MENA-OECD Working Group, which was held in the Italian capital, Rome, from 3-6 October, 2022. Ms. Mashael Ali Al Hammadi, Acting Assistant Undersecretary for Information Technology Affairs at MCIT, led the participating Qatari delegation.

CRA Issues Regulation for the Standards of Government Telecom Duct Infrastructure Design and Construction

The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has issued the Regulation for the Standards of Government Telecom Duct Infrastructure Design and Construction, with the aim of establishing and setting common standards and requirements that fit Qatar’s government telecom duct infrastructure needs and requirements.   The Regulation sets technical requirements and standards related

MCIT Minister Meets with the Romanian Minister of Research, Innovation and Digitalization

HE Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai, Minister of Communications and Information Technology met yesterday in Bucharest, with HE Sebastian Burduja, Minister of Research, Innovation and Digitalization, Romania, on the sidelines of the Plenipotentiary Conference of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU PP).   During the meeting, they reviewed ways of strengthening

Qatar Wins Bid to Host the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference in 2026

The State of Qatar won the bid to host the 22nd Plenipotentiary Conference of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU PP) in 2026. The Member States voted unanimously earlier yesterday on the sidelines of the ITU PP, which is currently being held in Bucharest.   Qatar submitted an official request to

UAE Ambassador Meets Romanian Minister of Research, Innovation and Digitalization

His Excellency Sultan Mohammed Al Ali, UAE Ambassador to Romania, met with His Excellency Sebastian Burduja, Minister of Research, Innovation and Digitalization and Interim Romanian Minister of Education, in the presence of His Excellency Majid Sultan Al Mesmar,  Director General of the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority in the

Qatar Organizes Reception in Honor of the Participants in the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference

The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), organized yesterday a reception for member states participating in the 22nd Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-22) of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), held in the Romanian capital Bucharest until October 14.   The

CRA Issues Telecommunications License to Starlink Satellite Qatar

The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) issued an Individual License for the Provision of Public Satellite Telecommunications Networks and Services to Starlink Satellite Qatar W.L.L. This follows the decision of His Excellency Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai, Minister of Communications and Information Technology.   The License granted to Starlink Satellite Qatar

Qatar Showcases Digital Transformation Policies Before ITU Members

The State of Qatar, represented by the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), reviewed its general policy in the field of digital transformation and the advancement of information technology, during the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference (PP), which continues in the Romanian capital Bucharest until October 14.   In a session

QATAR UNIVERSITY AND SPECTRE SOLUTIONS SIGN AN MOU

In the presence of Dr. Omar Al Ansari, Ambassador, QU Vice President for Academic Affairs, H.E. Mr. Janusz Janke, Ambassador of Poland in Qatar, Mr Sebastian Konkol, Spectre Solutions Chief Information Officer, Rheinmetall Barzan Advanced Technologies QSTP-LLC Director of Business Development Mr. Miles Lalor, Edraq Healthcare Solutions Consultant Mr Anthony

MEA adopts SITA’s cloud-based bag manager system

SITA and Middle East Airlines – Air Liban (MEA) have renewed a technology contract and moved the airport’s baggage reconciliation system (BRS) at Rafic Hariri International Airport – Beirut to the cloud, increasing operational efficiency.   By adopting this technology, the airport and airline’s operational costs will plummet with the

CRA Issues a Telecommunications License to Starlink Satellite Qatar

The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) issued today an Individual License for the Provision of Public Satellite Telecommunications Networks and Services to Starlink Satellite Qatar W.L.L.. This follows the decision of His Excellency Mohammed bin Ali Al-Mannai, Minister of Communications and Information Technology.   Starlink Satellite Qatar has recently been established

Microsoft Joins Qatar Internet Exchange Point

Microsoft became a member of Qatar Internet Exchange Point (QIXP), along with a group of service providers, academic institutions, and other local entities.   QIXP is a non-profit carrier-neutral Internet Exchange Point established for the development of the internet and digital ecosystem in the State of Qatar. It functions as

Karwa Technologies Launches New Economic Service

Karwa Technologies Company has announced a partnership agreement with Fox Transport Company to launch its new economic service “Karwa-Fox”, which will provide the passengers with ease of access to budget-priced transportation, hailed through the Karwa Taxi App. It will be supported by more than 2,000 additional vehicles, operated by the

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed visits Israel’s Technion University

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, today visited the Technion, Israel’s Institute of Technology- the oldest university in the State of Israel and one of the world’s top educational institutions in the field of science and technology.   The UAE Top Diplomat

The Digital Incubation Center Launches IdeaCamp6

The Digital Incubation Center (DIC) affiliated with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has launched the sixth edition of Idea Camp (IdeaCamp6), in a ceremony attended by a number of representatives of DIC’s partners. They included state institutions, the digital entrepreneurship community in Qatar and abroad, and entrepreneurs with

CRA Launches Public Consultation on 5G Private Mobile Networks

The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has launched a public consultation about fifth-generation (5G) private mobile networks. This aims at receiving views and comments of stakeholders about their level of interest in implementing 5G private mobile networks in the State of Qatar and about various regulatory options to support businesses and

UDST Receives International Award

University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has received the Healthy Campus Platinum Label from the International University Sports Federation (FISU), during a ceremony held at the “Université Libre de Bruxelles” in  Brussels, Belgium, in the presence of  HE Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi, Undersecretary of the Ministry

Qatar Digital ID (QDI) application Launched

As part of the continuous development and modernization of the Ministry of Interior’s e-services and contribution to digital transformation and the automation of systems between all ministries and agencies in the State of Qatar, the “Qatar Digital Id card (QDI)” app has been launched. The application is now available on

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