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Tuesday, November 21, 2017

HE Minister, Turkish Counterpart Launch e-Commerce Platform

Turkey – HE Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti and his Turkish counterpart HE Minister of Transport, Marine Affairs and Communications Mr. Ahmet Arslan announced the launch of an e-commerce platform “the Turkish Souq”. The online platform, which is planned to be available for Qatari market as of Jan. 1, 2018, will be providing Qatari market with up to 5 million high-quality Turkish products.In a press briefing on the sidelines of the International E-Commerce Conference in Turkey, HE Minister Al-Sulaiti emphasized the depth of Qatari-Turkish bilateral relations and constructive cooperation in the fields of post, transport, ports, and aviation, whose foundations were laid by HH the Emir and HE the Turkish President.He said that the coming days will witness the signing of a cooperation agreement in the interest of the two friendly countries. He also said the two sides share the same intentions that aim for developing the bilateral relations to the best format.HE Turkish Minister Arslan affirmed developing the bilateral relations in the fields of transport, communications, and aviation to the highest level, adding that the national carriers in both countries are among the top air carriers in the world. He also announced that the State of Qatar has obtained air transport routes to make flights to Trabzon, Bodrum, Adana and Antalya. HE Mr. Arslan said a tripartite cooperation agreement will be signed soon in the field of transport between Turkey, Qatar, and Iran, which would help accelerate commodity delivery and facilitate trade exchange between the two countries. HE Qatar's Ambassador to Turkey Salem bin Mubarak Al Shafi, Qatar Post Chairman, and Managing Director Mr. Faleh Mohamed Al-Naemi and Turkey Post PTT (Posta ve Telgraf Teşkilatı) Corporation Director-General Mr. Kenan Bozgeyik attended the press conference.

Monday, November 20, 2017

HE Minister Heads Qatar Delegation to International E-Commerce Conf. in Turkey

Turkey-A State of Qatar delegation headed by HE Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti is participating in the International E-Commerce Conference 2017, which opened today in Turkey.The conference was inaugurated by HE Turkish Minister of Transport, Marine Affairs and Communications Mr. Ahmet Arslan and the Director General of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) Bishar A. Hussein.The two-day conference attracts several ministers and decision makers who will discuss hot topics relevant to e-commerce industry such as marketing, payment platforms, and customer service.The event features multiple sessions for industry leaders representing e-commerce, logistics services and funding companies in addition to academics and postal service operators.The event provides a great opportunity for sharing experiences and information, finding common solutions to common problems and negotiating the ways of collaboration occasions. Speakers and attendees at this event include industry leaders from e-commerce, logistics, finance companies, academics and postal service operators.Stimulating digital innovation across the economy, the digital strategies and policies for strengthening digital commerce and digital transformation are among several interesting topics on the agenda.The inauguration ceremony was attended by HE Qatar's Ambassador to Turkey Salem bin Mubarak Al Shafi.

Monday, November 13, 2017

MoTC Features Key Digital Economy Programs at Rowad Qatar Conference

Doha – QatarThe Ministry of Transport and Communications is displaying four of its key digital economy programs at the Qatar Entrepreneurship Awards & Conference-best known as Rowad Qatar, which was launched yesterday by the Qatar Development Bank.At this year’s event, the Digital Incubation Center (DIC), the Smart Qatar (TASMU), the e-Commerce Program and the Digital Transformation of SMEs represent the Ministry’s digital transformation approach and knowledge-based economy enhancement.In addition to the DIC joining the event as a partner, six of its incubated startup companies are taking part in the 3-day event organized at the Doha Exhibition & Conference Center on Nov. 12-14. They are Speedli, XDensity, Lily, Advanced Computing Company ACC, the game of brands and e-Emdad. “We are delighted to participate in this event out of the Ministry’s strong belief that entrepreneurship is an important element for the economic growth of Qatar. We are committed to supporting innovative startups and helping them grow,” said Ms. Reem Al-Mansoori, Assistant Undersecretary of Digital Society Development at the Ministry of Transport and Communications.“Our participation features some of our key programs that aim to boost the digital economy and Smart Qatar agenda of TASMU. DIC participation reflects the commitment to supporting young entrepreneurs to boost the national economy and strengthen Qatar’s position among world digital economies. TASMU is the Smart Qatar Program designed specifically to accelerate the achievement of all pillars of the Qatar National Vision 2030,” she added.“Moreover, our Digital Transformation of SMEs program aims to promote digital innovation, competitiveness, and growth of SMEs through the end-to-end digital transformation of their value chain in areas such as web enablement, e-commerce, and cloud, supported by an ecosystem of technology enablers,” Ms. Al-Mansoori said.The Ministry is also organizing 7 workshops over the course of the three days in the areas of the digital transformation of SMEs, e-commerce, entrepreneurship, including a DIC IdeaCamp live mentoring event, and the TASMU program.Rowad Qatar 2017 takes place during the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) on Nov. 12-15; a global annual event that attracts millions of people in more than 160 countries around the world. Rowad Qatar is an important platform to spread the culture of entrepreneurship, which is significant to boosting Qatar’s economy. You can read more about TASMU at https://tasmu.gov.qa/en, and more on the DIC at http://motc.gov.qa/en/dic

Monday, November 13, 2017

HE Minister Receives Written Message from Indian Minister

Doha – Qatar HE Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti has received a written message from HE Mr. Ravi Shankar Prasad, the Minister of Law, Justice, Electronics and Information Technology of the Republic of India.The message included an invitation for HE the Minister to participate in the Global Conference on Cyber Space (GCCS2017) in India, in addition to means of further enhancing Qatari-Indian cooperation in the field of information technology.The missive was delivered by HE the Indian Ambassador in Doha Mr. P. Kumaran.

Wednesday, November 8, 2017

HIA Named Best Airport in West Asia

Doha-Hamad International Airport was recognized as the Best Airport in West Asia for the third time in a row. This came at the Future Travel Experience (FTE) Asia Awards 2017 in Singapore, with the awards celebrating airports and airlines that have displayed customer experience and innovative leadership.HIA was recognized for its continued commitment to delivering the highest standard of service to passengers. HIA Chief Operating Officer Eng. Badr Mohammed Al Meer said they were “honored to receive the Best Airport in West Asia Award for the 3rd consecutive time, which recognizes our state-of-the-art facilities and 5-star services.” HIA, he added “will continue to work towards delivering sophisticated and innovative solutions that offer an unparalleled travel experience."Winners were selected by a panel of industry executives from around the world, with HIA taking the lead among other airports in the region, HIA said Tuesday in a press release.FTE Founder Daniel Coleman said the awards recognize organizations for their "end-to-end customer experience achievements," noting that since 2014, "HIA has been setting the standard for the modern day airport experience and we are pleased to witness what it has been able to achieve in a short period of time."Combining cutting-edge technology, world-class sculptural art curated in partnership with Qatar Museums and an extensive hospitality and retail offering, HIA has successfully established itself as a leading international hub.

Monday, November 6, 2017

Ministry Launches CTO Training Program

Doha-The Ministry today launched its Chief Technology Officers Training Program with participation from 26 CTOs representing 22 ministries and government entities.The program is a partnership between Qatar Digital Government Training Program (QDGTP) and HEC Paris and aims to provide an intensive and immersive learning experience for the CTOs and develop senior leaders’ strategic levels of acumen and execution, as part of the implementation of the objectives of the Qatar Digital Government 2020 Strategy.“The CTO Training Program is part of the Ministry of Transport and Communications’ plans for preparing highly qualified IT professionals to guarantee the execution of QDG Strategy. This is being done by training national professionals and making them available for government entities in order to fill the current skills gap in this field,” said Ms. Reem Al-Mansoori, Assistant Undersecretary of Digital Society Development at the Ministry.“We look forward to building highly qualified leadership and administrative capacities through this advanced program to boost government professionalism in information and communication technology at ministries and government entities with a view to serving the digital transformation agenda for QDG 2020,” she added.“HEC Paris has developed an important partnership with the Ministry of Transport and Communications in Qatar and the CTO Training Management Program has been designed to enhance the management skills of Chief Technology Officers and IT Directors. Thus, the program helps the participants to further contribute in the Qatar e-Government 2020 strategy,” said Dr. Nils Plambeck, Dean & CEO of HEC Paris in Qatar.“HEC Paris, with the support of the Qatar Foundation, is committed to shaping the business leaders of the future and through the program, participants will be given access to the renowned HEC Paris faculty’s expertise in Strategy, Big Data Change Management, Project Management and Leadership. We look forward to see and support their development and progress as they work on projects that are relevant towards digitization in the country,” he added.The 6-month program covers six different learning modules: Risk & strategy in a volatile and uncertain world, big data, digital transformation & innovation, change management, advanced project & contract management, optimizing decisions & negotiations and leading high performing teams, in addition to a case study group activity to be completed.The program offers its participants an opportunity to understand best world practices in these fields, in addition to exchange of expertise through participation and group work.The program comes within the framework the QDG Training Program launched by HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani during the 4th edition of Qatar’s ICT conference QITCOM 2017.To date, the program has trained some 2050 professionals through 150 training courses.HEC Paris, one of the world’s leading executive education providers, has worked closely with the Ministry of Transport and Communications in Qatar to customize the executive CTO Training Program. The participants will benefit from the renowned knowledge and expertise of the HEC Paris faculty, led by the program’s Academic Director Prof. Joseph Nehme, Affiliate Professor in Operations Management and Information Technology at HEC Paris. With a focus on Strategy, Big Data, Change Management, Project Management and Leadership, the program, which runs until April 2018, will enhance the management skills of Chief Technology Officers and IT Directors. In parallel, the participants will work on projects that are relevant to the country’s digitization, enabling them to adapt their learnings of the program to their specific roles.