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Qatar Tribune
28-05-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
NAQ, Microsoft partner todigitise national documents
QNA Doha The National Archives of Qatar (NAQ) has signed a strategic cooperation framework with Microsoft Qatar to digitise and facilitate access to national documents. NAQ Secretary-General Dr Ahmed Abdullah Al Buainain said the move enhances institutional knowledge, preserves national identity and supports decision-making in line with the sustainability and governance pillars of Qatar National Vision 2030. He added the partnership is part of NAQ's 2025–2030 strategy that seeks an integrated document management system based on digital transformation, innovation and sustainability. Dr Al Buainain elaborated that the cooperation continues the innovative initiatives undertaken by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology to drive economic growth, improve the quality of public services, and foster a culture of creativity to advance national innovation. Meanwhile, Microsoft Qatar General Manager Lana Khalaf took her pride in the partnership, hailing NAQ's endeavors to leverage technology to protect national memory. Through Microsoft Azure's cloud technologies and artificial intelligence applications, Microsoft is contributing to the development of an advanced, sustainable, and secure digital preservation system, she said. Khalaf affirmed that this collaboration reflects Microsoft's commitment to empowering Qatari institutions to enhance their digital capabilities and to provide cloud infrastructure that supports development and innovation, in line with the highest standards of security and digital sovereignty. In this context, NAQ Assistant Secretary-General Aisha Al Saad said the partnership with Microsoft would develop research initiatives that meet the needs of institutions, with a focus on security, efficiency, and sustainability. The project digitizes both print and digital newspapers, as well as social media archives, as part of a vision aimed at enriching national content and facilitating access for researchers and interested individuals. Work is also underway to develop a unified digital platform that will offer more than 32 services in the coming years, including document registration, restoration, research requests, interaction with experts, and electronic access to national records. The platform will feature advanced search tools, contribute to improving the efficiency of services provided, and reduce reliance on paper-based procedures.
ILoveQatar.net
22-05-2025
- Business
- ILoveQatar.net
Media City Qatar & Microsoft Qatar partner to promote digital innovation in media & creative technology sectors
Media City Qatar and Microsoft Qatar signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 21 May 2025, on the sidelines of the second day of the fifth edition of the Qatar Economic Forum 2025, in collaboration with Bloomberg, to promote digital innovation in the media and creative technology sectors in Qatar. المدينة الإعلامية قطر تعزز الابتكار في الإعلام والتكنولوجيا الإبداعية بدعم من مايكروسوفت. في اليوم الثاني من "منتدى قطر الاقتصادي 2025"، وُقِّعت مذكرة تفاهم تهدف إلى تطوير المهارات الرقمية والشركات الناشئة، والتعاون التكنولوجي لتنمية اقتصاد قطر الإبداعي. Media City Qatar to… — mediacityqa (@MediacityQa) May 21, 2025 This partnership falls within the framework of the Media Innovation Lab initiative, which Media City is preparing to launch with the aim of empowering local talent, providing training and skills development programs, supporting startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and exploring collaboration in research and development (R&D). Microsoft Qatar will also organize joint events to address innovation challenges and accelerate the growth of the creative economy in Qatar. Under the agreement, Microsoft Qatar will support the development of Media City's unified digital platform and explore new opportunities to empower local media companies through joint marketing campaigns, public relations activities, and specialized events. In this context, CEO of Qatar Media City Eng. Jassim Mohammed Al Khoori, highlighted the importance of this partnership, which reflects deep belief in the role of technology in shaping the future of media. He emphasized the Media City's commitment to empowering the next generation of talent and fostering an environment of innovation and entrepreneurship in line with Qatar National Vision 2030. For her part, General Manager of Microsoft Qatar Lana Khalaf, expressed her pleasure in working with Qatar Media City to develop an advanced media ecosystem, focusing on building digital capabilities and supporting startups to drive the creative economy. As the official partner of the Qatar Economic Forum, Qatar Media City continues to build international partnerships that contribute to accelerating growth in the media and technology sectors. Source: Media City Qatar/QNA Cover image credit: Media City Qatar
Qatar Tribune
21-05-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Media City Qatar, Microsoft join hands to accelerate innovation in media and creative technology
Tribune News Network Doha Media City Qatar and Microsoft Qatar have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance digital innovation in Qatar's media and creative technology sectors. The agreement, formalised on Day 2 of the 2025 'Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg', outlines a shared vision to strengthen media entrepreneurship and drive collaboration on training, mentorship, and startup advancement. The collaboration will leverage the upcoming strategic initiative of Media City Qatar, 'Media Innovation Lab', to enable technology access, deliver upskilling and training programmes, and provide mentorship opportunities and support for startupsand SMEs. It also includes cooperation on innovation challenges, joint research and development (R&D) initiatives, and co-branded events aimed at accelerating Qatar's creative economy. Microsoft Qatar will also support the development of Media City Qatar's unified digital platform and explore further opportunities to enable local media startups through shared events, marketing campaigns, and public relations activities. Eng Jassim Mohamed Al Khori, CEO of Media City Qatar, said: 'This collaboration with Microsoft reflects our shared belief in the power of technology to shape what comes next forthe media sector. At Media City Qatar, we are committed to supporting the next generation of media and technology talent through innovation, training, and entrepreneurship. Signing this MoU during the 2025 'Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg,' where technology is one of this year's key pillars, underscores our role in advancing a creative and knowledge-based economy aligned with the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030.' Lana Khalaf, country manager of Microsoft Qatar, said: 'We are excited to partner with Media City Qatar in developing a future-ready media ecosystem. As technology advances rapidly, we are keen to support in enabling human talent and industry transformation. This collaboration aims to build that talent, support startups, and invest in skills and technology to drive the creative economy forward.' Media City Qatar, as the official partner of the Forum, continues to forge high-impact global partnerships that accelerate growth across the local media and technology sectors. In 2023, it signed a multi-year agreement with Bloomberg Media to continue hosting the 'Qatar Economic Forum' through 2027, supporting its growth as a global platform for innovation and strategic dialogue.
Tourism Breaking News
26-02-2025
- Business
- Tourism Breaking News
Visit Qatar signs MoU with Microsoft at Web Summit Qatar 2025 to promote smart solutions in the tourism sector
Post Views: 135 Visit Qatar and Microsoft strengthened their collaboration to drive digital innovation in the tourism sector by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Qatar Web Summit. The MoU was signed by Eng. Abdulaziz Ali Al Mawlawi, CEO of Visit Qatar, and Lana Khalaf, General Manager of Microsoft Qatar, marking the beginning of a new phase of partnership between the two sides. Building on the success of Visit Qatar's Smart Travel Assistant powered by Microsoft Azure, OpenAI 4o and 4o mini technologies, the two entities will explore the latest technologies to enhance visitor experiences and improve workflows. Visit Qatar's Smart Travel Assistant is a pioneering innovation that seamlessly integrates text, voice, content, a conversational virtual assistant, maps and an interactive layout interface, setting new standards in digital excellence in tourism. Visit Qatar and Microsoft are developing a comprehensive technology roadmap to drive digital transformation in the tourism sector and enhance visitor experiences through integrated smart and digital solutions.
Zawya
17-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Ministry of Labour signs agreement with Microsoft Qatar to train job seekers in the private sector
Doha: The Ministry of Labour, represented by the Department of Qualifying and Skills Development, has signed a cooperation agreement with Microsoft Qatar. This strategic accord will facilitate the development of programmes designed to train and upskill Qatari university graduates and children of Qatari women seeking employment in the private sector, with a particular focus on technology and digital transformation. The agreement was executed by Assistant Undersecretary for National Manpower Affairs in the Private Sector at the Ministry of Labour, Shaikha Abdulrahman Al Badi, and General Manager of Microsoft Qatar, Lana Khalaf. This collaboration underscores the Ministry's commitment to enhancing the national workforce by equipping candidates particularly those registered on the "Kawader" platform with the essential skills required for effective participation in the private sector, fully aligning with the objectives of the Private Sector Nationalisation Law. By delivering targeted training in information technology, digital transformation, and cloud computing, the initiative is intended to boost participants competitiveness and adaptability to evolving market needs, while also fostering innovation and productivity in accordance with the Third National Development Strategy (2024-2030). Shaikha Abdulrahman Al Badi remarked that the agreement represents a pivotal advancement in developing the digital and technological proficiencies of job seekers. She noted that specialised training programmes delivered by industry experts from Microsoft Qatar are essential for preparing candidates for roles in the private sector and for supporting the nationalisation plan. She further emphasised that the Ministry remains resolute in forging strategic partnerships with private-sector entities. Previous initiatives including the "Jahez" programme and summer training schemes have successfully contributed to cultivating a highly skilled and productive workforce, thereby reinforcing both the National Strategy for an Effective and Highly Productive Workforce (2024-2030) and the Human Development Pillar of Qatar National Vision 2030. Lana Khalaf, General Manager of Microsoft Qatar, also affirmed her company's commitment to empowering national talent and developing skills to meet future employment requirements. She stated that the Erada Programme is designed to nurture local talent and prepare the next generation of leaders for Qatar's digital economy. Under the terms of this agreement, the Ministry of Labour and Microsoft Qatar will jointly develop and implement tailored digital training programmes focused on Microsoft technologies, thereby enhancing employability and preparing participants to assume leadership roles in strategic private-sector industries. © Dar Al Sharq Press, Printing and Distribution. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
