Qatar ICT Sector Research Highlights

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Lana Khalaf, Country Head, Microsoft Qatar: Interview
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Interview: Lana Khalaf, General Manager, Microsoft Qatar, on big data solutions revolutionising decision-making across industries How will cloud computing adoption evolve alongside the proliferation of local data centres? LANA KHALAF: Adoption of cloud computing is poised for considerable growth, thanks to Qatar’s visionary approach to digital transformation. The government’s commitment, exemplified…

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Ahmed Abdullah AlMuslemani, President, Communications Regulatory Authority: Interview
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Interview: Ahmed Abdullah AlMuslemani, President, Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), on supporting smart industries through infrastructure and workforce development What is being done to ensure digital infrastructure remains robust and adaptable, given the increasing importance of emerging technologies? AHMED ABDULLAH ALMUSLEMANI: Qatar ranks fourth globally in the 2024 International Telecommunication…

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Sheikh Ali bin Jabor Al Thani, CEO, Ooredoo Qatar: Interview
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Interview: Sheikh Ali bin Jabor Al Thani, CEO, Ooredoo Qatar, on infrastructure-led innovation and inclusive growth Which measures are the ICT sector taking to support economic diversification and digital goals outlined under Qatar National Vision 2030? SHEIKH ALI BIN JABOR AL THANI: Core strategies include developing Qatar’s digital economy, advancing artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging…

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Mohammed bin Ali bin Mohammed Al Mannai, Minister of Communications and IT: Interview
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Interview: Mohammed bin Ali bin Mohammed Al Mannai, Minister of Communications and IT, on regulatory developments and efforts to foster a skilled labour force How is the regulatory framework evolving to support innovation and competition in the ICT sector? MOHAMMED BIN ALI BIN MOHAMMED AL MANNAI: Qatar’s regulatory framework is advancing in step with its Digital Agenda 2030 to promote innovation,…

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Abdulrahman Ali Al Farahid Al Malki, President, National Cyber Security Agency: Interview
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Interview: Abdulrahman Ali Al Farahid Al Malki, President, National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), on evolving cybersecurity regulations and how emerging technologies can protect infrastructure How are ICT-related public bodies evolving cybersecurity strategies to safeguard against emerging threats in an increasingly digitised economy? ABDULRAHMAN ALI AL FARAHID AL MALKI: Qatar’s ICT-related public…

Analysis

International events strengthen Qatar’s leadership in digital innovation
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When Qatar’s leaders unveiled the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy in October 2019, they articulated two overarching goals: enabling organisations to use these new technologies and protecting Qataris from potential misuses. Those twin priorities continue to guide the deployment of AI throughout the strategy’s six pillars. The government has continued to create new bodies and policies,…

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Qatar enhances cybersecurity to protect its digital infrastructure
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With global geopolitical instability elevating the threat of cyberattacks against businesses and government agencies alike, the GCC is rapidly developing more robust and comprehensive cybersecurity strategies to respond to the evolving nature of such threats. Since experiencing their first major cyberattacks in the early 2010s, the six members of the GCC have looked at ways to bolster their cybersecurity…

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Qatar’s growing e-sports sector creates new economic opportunities
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The Gulf presents a significant growth opportunity for the global gaming industry due to its young and tech-savvy population, extensive government support, and continued investment in tourism, hospitality and entertainment. According to the 2022 census, 63% of Saudi Arabia’s population is under the age of 30, with the median age being 29; the average disposable income for Saudi nationals is also…

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Qatar’s 5G rollout drives productivity and innovation gains
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With connectivity widely recognised as a key driver of the post-Covid-19 economic recovery, GCC countries are poised to expand their 5G networks. 5G in the GCC The UAE unveiled its Industry 4.0 initiative in October 2021 to increase innovation and productivity, lower the industrial sector’s carbon footprint and add some $6.8bn to the economy by 2031. To support this, the UAE has significantly accelerated…

Overview

Qatar accelerates early adoption of emerging technologies
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Qatar’s leadership aims to create a knowledge-based economy supported by robust telecommunications infrastructure, a large and diverse community of scientists and a strong incubation programme for innovative start-ups. The country has designed policies to ensure these specific ingredients are in sufficient supply to fuel the required growth and development. Technologies such as artificial intelligence…

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