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Qatar Tribune
a day ago
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
MCIT opens nominations for 9th edition of Qatar Digital Business Award 2025
QNA Doha The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has announced the opening of nominations for the 9th edition of the Qatar Digital Business Award (QDBA) 2025. Submissions will be accepted until August 24, 2025. In a press statement on Thursday, MCIT said that the award aims to recognise and foster innovation and creativity in digital projects, thereby strengthening Qatar's leading position in the telecommunications, information technology, and digital innovation sectors. The 9th edition continues to focus on fostering innovation within advanced digital fields by highlighting notable achievements and best practices across several categories, including the 'Best Digital Transformation – Corporate; Best AI Solution – Corporate; Best Digital Experience – Corporate; Best ICT Service Provider – Corporate; Best Digital Transformation – SME; Best Digital Experience – SME; Best AI Solution – SME; Best Startup of the Year; Best Scale-Up of the Year; Research and Development Excellence; Best Smart Solution; Best Cybersecurity Solution; and Entrepreneur of the Year. Assistant Undersecretary for Digital Industry Affairs at MCIT HE Reem Al Mansoori said, 'The 9th edition of the Qatar Digital Business Award reflects our continued commitment to building a diverse and innovative digital economy. This award stands as a pioneering national initiative designed to stimulate digital innovation and promote a culture of excellence within the nation's digital business landscape. 'This latest edition forms part of the ministry's strategic objectives and aligns with the Digital Agenda 2030, which seeks to advance the national digital economy and strengthen the digital industries ecosystem by encouraging innovative projects and fostering a competitive environment driven by creativity and innovation.' Al Mansoori added, 'QDBA is a key initiative for implementing the Digital Agenda 2030. Through it, we not only celebrate achievements but also accelerate the pace of digital transformation across various sectors and enhance integration between the public and private sectors in developing and adopting digital solutions with a real economic impact. With our diverse award categories, we are prioritising support for companies and digital innovators as part of our commitment to building a stimulating and enabling ecosystem for digital entrepreneurship.' This year, QDBA will honour 13 winners; one for each category following a rigorous evaluation process by an independent judging panel comprising leading experts and specialists in the digital field. The evaluation is based on clear and specific criteria to ensure fairness and transparency. Five finalists from each category will be shortlisted to present to the judging panel before the winners are announced and honoured at the official awards ceremony. MCIT invites interested individuals, companies, and organisations to visit the official QDBA 2025 website to review the award categories, eligibility requirements, evaluation criteria, and to submit their applications via the nomination's portal at the following link:
Qatar Tribune
a day ago
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
MCIT opens nominations for 9th Qatar Digital Business Award 2025
DOHA: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has announced the opening of nominations for the 9th edition of the Qatar Digital Business Award (QDBA) 2025. Submissions will be accepted until August 24. MCIT said in a press statement that the award aims to recognise and foster innovation and creativity in digital projects, thereby strengthening Qatar's leading position in the telecommunications, information technology, and digital innovation sectors. The 9th edition continues to focus on fostering innovation within advanced digital fields by highlighting notable achievements and best practices across several categories, including the 'Best Digital Transformation – Corporate; Best AI Solution– Corporate; Best Digital Experience – Corporate; Best ICT Service Provider – Corporate; Best Digital Transformation – SME; Best Digital Experience – SME; Best AI Solution – SME; Best Startup of the Year; Best Scale-Up of the Year; Research and Development Excellence; Best Smart Solution; Best Cybersecurity Solution; and Entrepreneur of the Year. On this occasion, Assistant Undersecretary for Digital Industry Affairs at MCIT, Reem Al Mansoori stated: "The 9th edition of the Qatar Digital Business Award reflects our continued commitment to building a diverse and innovative digital economy. This award stands as a pioneering national initiative designed to stimulate digital innovation and promote a culture of excellence within the nation's digital business landscape. This latest edition forms part of the Ministry's strategic objectives and aligns with the Digital Agenda 2030, which seeks to advance the national digital economy and strengthen the digital industries ecosystem by encouraging innovative projects and fostering a competitive environment driven by creativity and innovation." Al Mansoori added: "QDBA is a key initiative for implementing the Digital Agenda 2030. Through it, we not only celebrate achievements but also accelerate the pace of digital transformation across various sectors and enhance integration between the public and private sectors in developing and adopting digital solutions with a real economic impact. With our diverse award categories, we are prioritising support for companies and digital innovators as part of our commitment to building a stimulating and enabling ecosystem for digital entrepreneurship." This year, QDBA will honour 13 winners; one for each category following a rigorous evaluation process by an independent judging panel comprising leading experts and specialists in the digital field. The evaluation is based on clear and specific criteria to ensure fairness and transparency. Five finalists from each category will be shortlisted to present to the judging panel before the winners are announced and honoured at the official awards ceremony. MCIT invites interested individuals, companies, and organisations to visit the official QDBA 2025 website to review the award categories, eligibility requirements, evaluation criteria, and to submit their applications via the nomination's portal at the following link:
Gulf Today
28-06-2025
- Gulf Today
UAE Balloon ascends in Russian skies
The UAE Balloon Team is participating in the third edition of the International Ballooning Festival "Air Brotherhood", which kicked off in the Russian city of Nizhny Novgorod and continues until July 1. The festival sees broad international participation, including teams from Bulgaria, Slovakia, Belarus, and Armenia, alongside several Russian teams. Captain Pilot Abdulaziz Nasser Al Mansoori, head of the UAE Balloon Team, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM) that the team's participation goes beyond the sporting aspect: "It represents a mission to introduce Emirati culture and highlight the deep-rooted relations between the two friendly countries.' He noted that the team presented free aerial shows in the presence of Russian officials and media. Al Mansoori praised the attention given to their participation by the Russian leadership, commending the wide public interaction from the Russian people with the events and nightly shows presented by the team throughout the festival. He explained that this participation in Russia is part of the team's second international tour, which began in Bristol, UK, with the aim of spreading ancient Arab and Islamic culture in various countries worldwide. WAM
Sharjah 24
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Sharjah 24
UAE Balloon ascends in Russian skies
International participation The festival sees broad international participation, including teams from Bulgaria, Slovakia, Belarus, and Armenia, alongside several Russian teams. Captain Pilot Abdulaziz Nasser Al Mansoori, head of the UAE Balloon Team, stated that the team's participation goes beyond the sporting aspect: 'It represents a mission to introduce Emirati culture and highlight the deep-rooted relations between the two friendly countries.' Aerial shows He noted that the team presented free aerial shows in the presence of Russian officials and media. Al Mansoori praised the attention given to their participation by the Russian leadership, commending the wide public interaction from the Russian people with the events and nightly shows presented by the team throughout the festival. He explained that this participation in Russia is part of the team's second international tour, which began in Bristol, UK, with the aim of spreading ancient Arab and Islamic culture in various countries worldwide.
Hi Dubai
26-06-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
GPSSA Board Approves Investment Strategy as Contributors and Employers Rise
Mubarak Rashed Al Mansoori, Chairman of the General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA), led the board's third meeting of the year on June 25, 2025, where key decisions were made on investment strategies and budget approvals amid a notable rise in contributors and registered employers. During the session, held in the presence of board members and subsidiary committees, Al Mansoori welcomed attendees before discussions began on the meeting agenda. The board reviewed and approved the minutes of the previous meeting, along with leadership decisions and committee recommendations from the Human Resources, Investment, Audit and Risk, and Development teams. Central to the meeting was the approval of the investment sector's strategy and GPSSA's final budget for 2024, aligned with endorsements from the UAE Council of Ministers. The board also reviewed GPSSA's financial performance report for April 2025 and updates on the Ma'ashi digital platform. Latest statistics from May 2025 show an increase in GPSSA contributors to 157,979 — up by over 27,000 from the same period last year. Employer registrations also rose to 20,288, an increase of 3,762. The number of pensioners reached 21,417, while the value of pensions disbursed in May 2025 amounted to AED478.7 million, reflecting a year-on-year increase of AED27.4 million. Beneficiaries also rose slightly to 8,408. The figures underscore ongoing growth in the UAE's pension and social security landscape, as GPSSA continues to strengthen its strategic and operational frameworks. News Source: Emirates News Agency
