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Qatar Tribune
a day ago
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Ministry of Awqaf wins Digital Transformation Award at Google Cloud Summit Doha
QNA Doha The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf) has been honoured with the Digital Transformation Award as the Best Partner at the Google Cloud Summit Doha 2025, recognising its excellence in cloud computing and digital transformation. In a statement Saturday, the ministry noted that it was among the first government entities to adopt technological solutions and electronic transformation in its early stages, progressing toward full digital transformation by 2030 in line with Qatar National Vision 2030. The ministry highlighted that it is the first government entity to launch the advanced cybersecurity platform Cloud SecOps in collaboration with Google Cloud. This initiative establishes the ministry as the first in Qatar to utilize this platform for securing and storing data locally. The ministry stressed that this step will enhance the ministry's ability to detect threats and cyber intrusions, enabling rapid and effective responses while ensuring adherence to top global cybersecurity standards. Additionally, the ministry reaffirmed its commitment to utilizing cutting-edge technologies to safeguard data and accelerate its plans for comprehensive digital transformation, leveraging cloud services in a secure and efficient manner. The ministry's Director of the Human Resources Department and Vice President of the Business Development and Systems Committee Mohammed Hassan Al Malki welcomed the award as a testament to the ministry's achievements in digital transformation and cloud-based service automation for the public. He emphasized that this recognition reflects the peak of collaboration between the Ministry of Endowments, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, and Google Cloud, a partnership that began in January 2024 through the Ministry of Communications. Al Malki also stressed the importance of continuing these partnerships with Google Cloud and other accredited technology firms. The ministry has ambitious plans for large-scale digital transformation projects, including 'Fanar,' an initiative led by the Ministry of Communications. Other major projects include migrating the extensive IslamWeb library to cloud storage, transferring software applications to Google Cloud services, and utilizing artificial intelligence for request processing and evaluation. The ministry is also developing specialized applications for mosque services and other digital platforms to enhance public accessibility to its services. Al Malki affirmed that efforts are well underway to achieve comprehensive digital transformation, with the ministry making significant strides in the process. Regular annual evaluations are conducted to assess progress, address challenges, and ensure full alignment with Qatar's national vision for 2030. Regional General Manager for Google Cloud Ghassan Kosta praised the Ministry of Endowments for being the first to launch Google SecOps, a leading platform for cloud data protection in Qatar. He noted that this collaboration underscores the ministry's leadership in cybersecurity and commitment to advanced cloud technologies. Google SecOps provides unparalleled visibility and superior threat management capabilities, and Google Cloud remains dedicated to supporting the ministry in securely operating and localizing cloud data.
Iraqi News
3 days ago
- Business
- Iraqi News
The Minister of Communications: International companies are interested in the Iraqi digital corridor project
Baghdad-INA Minister of Communications Hiyam Al-Yasiri confirmed on Friday that major international companies are paying great attention to the Iraqi Digital Corridor project. Al-Yasiri told the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "Work on the digital transformation file is being carried out in an integrated manner between the Ministry of Communications and the Communications and Media Commission, under the direct supervision of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, who heads the Supreme Committee for Digital Transformation in Iraq." She added, "The government has made digital transformation a priority, and the Prime Minister has adopted it as a fundamental criterion for evaluating the performance of all ministries." She indicated that "the ministries have worked hard to enhance the transition to digital services." She noted that "digital transformation contributes to maximizing revenues and is an effective tool in combating corruption by eliminating paper transactions." She explained that "major global companies such as Meta and Google are now paying close attention to the Iraqi Digital Corridor project." She continued, "This interest is the fruit of the government's recent successes, which have made Iraq a focus of attention for major global companies in this field."
The Sun
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
PM Anwar salutes journalists' role on HAWANA
KOTA KINABALU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed his hope that journalists in Malaysia will remain spirited in their role of advancing the nation, in addition to reporting on the hardship and challenges currently faced by the people. Conveying his appreciation to media practitioners in conjunction with National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) today, the Prime Minister also emphasised the critical role of journalists in delivering news and information to the public. He stated that this role includes the duty to support and offer constructive criticism in efforts to develop both states and the country. 'I wish all journalists undertaking this extraordinary task a happy occasion. They play a critical role in reporting the bitter struggles of the people,' he said during a press conference after attending a meeting with Sabah Pakatan Harapan leaders here on Thursday (May 29). Anwar also acknowledged the sacrifices and difficulties journalists endure in fulfilling their professional commitments, urging them to continue their work with full zeal. HAWANA is celebrated annually on May 29, and for 2025, the HAWANA Summit will be held on June 14 at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL), and scheduled to be officiated by the Prime Minister. Organised by the Ministry of Communications with the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) as the implementing agency, HAWANA will feature various events including a Pantun Festival on May 31, a pre-launch event with strategic partners at Wisma Bernama on June 3, and a media forum jointly organised by the Malaysian Press Institute (MPI) on June 14.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
HAWANA: Journalists must remain spirited in their role of advancing nation
KOTA KINABALU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed his hope that journalists in Malaysia will remain spirited in their role of advancing the nation, in addition to reporting on the hardship and challenges currently faced by the people. Conveying his appreciation to media practitioners in conjunction with National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) today, the Prime Minister also emphasised the critical role of journalists in delivering news and information to the public. He stated that this role includes the duty to support and offer constructive criticism in efforts to develop both states and the country. 'I wish all journalists undertaking this extraordinary task a happy occasion. They play a critical role in reporting the bitter struggles of the people,' he said during a press conference after attending a meeting with Sabah Pakatan Harapan leaders here on Thursday (May 29). Anwar also acknowledged the sacrifices and difficulties journalists endure in fulfilling their professional commitments, urging them to continue their work with full zeal. HAWANA is celebrated annually on May 29, and for 2025, the HAWANA Summit will be held on June 14 at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL), and scheduled to be officiated by the Prime Minister. Organised by the Ministry of Communications with the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) as the implementing agency, HAWANA will feature various events including a Pantun Festival on May 31, a pre-launch event with strategic partners at Wisma Bernama on June 3, and a media forum jointly organised by the Malaysian Press Institute (MPI) on June 14.
The Sun
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Journalists are custodians of integrity
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim described journalists as custodians of integrity in ensuring that the public receives authentic, balanced, and credible information. In conjunction with the National Journalists' Day 2025 (HAWANA) celebration today, the Prime Minister expressed his appreciation to all journalists for their dedication, courage, and commitment in carrying out their trust to society and the nation. 'In an era of information explosion and the challenge of fake news proliferation, the role of journalists becomes increasingly vital, not merely to convey news, but to filter, scrutinize, and uphold the truth,' he said via a Facebook post today. HAWANA is celebrated annually on May 29, and for 2025, the HAWANA Summit will be held on June 14 at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL). The Prime Minister is scheduled to officiate the celebration with an estimated attendance of about 1,000 media practitioners from within and outside the country. HAWANA, organised by the Ministry of Communications with the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) as the implementing agency, will feature various events, including a Pantun Festival on May 31, a pre-launch event with strategic partners at Wisma Bernama on June 3, and a media forum jointly organised by the Malaysian Press Institute (MPI) on June 14. HAWANA, now in its fifth edition this year after its first organisation in 2018, is an annual event that brings together media practitioners to appreciate their role and contributions to nation's development.
