During the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference (PP), which is taking place in Bucharest, the capital of Romania, until October 14, Qatar, represented by the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), reviewed its general policy in digital transformation and the advancement of information technology.
Hussain Salatt, Communications and IR Manager at CRA, stressed that Qatar attaches great importance to digital transformation within Qatar National Vision 2030 to build an advanced society; he also emphasized Qatar’s support for the strategic goals and objectives proposed by the ITU for the period of 2024–2027. The session was devoted to presenting the progress made by the ITU member states in digital transformation.
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He noted that Qatar has achieved many accomplishments at the level of digital transformation and the use of information technology, especially in terms of providing a comprehensive coverage that has reached every home in the country along with the coverage of the 5G technology, adding that the percentage of individuals using the internet has approached 100%.
Within the framework of accelerating the digital transformation in Qatar, Salatt noted that the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has recently co-operated with an IT service provider to launch a training programme to nearly 50,000 people by 2025 with advanced digital skills.
This programme is to stimulate innovation and contribute to enhancing the competitiveness of the State.
In addition, an evaluation of the ecological system for the digital economy is currently underway in order improve the growth opportunities necessary for hydrocarbon-independent economic diversification.
Salatt added that the ICT sector will play a key role in Qatar’s commitment to reduce carbon emissions by 20% by 2030, noting that although millions will visit Qatar in less than two months to attend the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, the use of advanced technologies will allow this tournament to be the first-ever carbon-free World Cup.
In addition, a special technology has been developed to cool the air inside the stadiums to ensure the health and safety of all participants in the tournament.
He added that other key initiatives include the “Cloud First” policy for Qatar, which will enhance the presence of international cloud service providers and their regional deployment, in addition to renewing the focus on protecting and securing advanced infrastructure from cyber attacks, through the establishment of an independent cybersecurity agency.
He emphasized Qatar’s dedication to collaborating with the ITU and all members to achieve both individual and shared goals, as well as to establish the collective digital agenda for the ensuing four years. Every four years, the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference is convened to create the Union’s general policies, implement budgetary and strategic goals, and elect the organization’s top management team, member nations of the council, and members of the Radio Regulations Board (RRB).
