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Qatar Tribune
3 days ago
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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.
Qatar Tribune
3 days ago
- Qatar Tribune
QIB ties up with Umrah agencies to support Hajj pilgrims in Qatar
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), Qatar's leading digital bank, announced its collaboration with a number of Hajj and Umrah agencies in Qatar to distribute copies of a Hajj guidelines book to pilgrims during this year's Hajj season, as part of its social responsibility. The bank has also offered copies of this book to its employees preparing for Hajj. The Hajj book reviewed by the committee for the censorship of religious books at the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, presents in a useful and accessible manner, everything those wishing to perform the Hajj rituals need. It includes explanations and illustrative images to familiarise the Hajj pilgrims with the rituals before they embark on their journey. Commenting on the initiative, Assistant General Manager, Head of Corporate Communications & Quality Assurance at QIB Mashaal Abdulaziz Al Derham said, 'We are pleased to contribute to supporting pilgrims traveling from Qatar to perform Hajj, one of the most important rituals in a Muslim's life, by providing them with practical tools that help them prepare optimally. This initiative represents our real commitment to active community engagement and reinforces our values of supporting pilgrims and enabling them to perform the rituals with ease and peace of mind. We wish everyone an accepted Hajj and forgiven sins.' As part of its social responsibility, QIB continues to support programmes that contribute to adding value to the community, in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030, with a focus on initiatives that promote inclusion, awareness, and social well-being.
Qatar Tribune
5 days ago
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Qatar Hajj Mission intensifies inspections of pilgrims' accommodation facilities
DOHA: Qatar Hajj Mission has continued audit visits to Qatari pilgrims' accommodation facilities as part of preparations for this Hajj season. A statement from the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs said the inspections aim to ensure the full readiness and the implementation of the highest standards of security, safety, health, and food requirements. Qatari Hajj pilgrims are flocking to the holy sites in Saudi Arabia from Saturday, Dhu al-Hijjah 4, 1446 AH, corresponding to May 31, 2025. Head of the Qatar Hajj Mission's Inspection Unit Khaled Waleed Al Hammadi said the tours checked that bedrooms and public facilities such as prayer rooms, dining halls, and reception halls are clean and comply with all conditions and specifications approved by the mission. He added that the inspection tours would continue throughout the Hajj season to ensure a safe spiritual trip for the country's pilgrims.
Qatar Tribune
5 days ago
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar Hajj Mission intensifies inspection of pilgrims' accommodation facilities
QNA Doha Qatar Hajj Mission has continued audit visits to Qatari pilgrims' accommodation facilities as part of preparations for this Hajj season. A statement from the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs said the inspections aim to ensure the full readiness and the implementation of the highest standards of security, safety, health, and food requirements. Qatari Hajj pilgrims have started flocking to the holy sites in Saudi Arabia since Saturday, Dhu al-Hijjah 4, 1446 AH, corresponding to May 31, 2025. Head of the Qatar Hajj Mission's Inspection Unit Khaled Waleed Al Hammadi said the tours checked that bedrooms and public facilities such as prayer rooms, dining halls, and reception halls are clean and comply with all conditions and specifications approved by the mission. He added the inspection tours would continue throughout the Hajj season to ensure a safe spiritual trip for the country's pilgrims.
Qatar Tribune
5 days ago
- Qatar Tribune
Awqaf receives Qatari Hajj pilgrims' Nusuk cards
QNA Doha The Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs received the Nusuk cards for Qatari pilgrims for this Hajj season during a meeting with a visiting Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah delegation on Thursday. A Nusuk card is a digital identification issued for Hajj pilgrims from the serviced countries. It contains essential pilgrim information and serves as both identification and an entry permit to the holy sites during Hajj. An Awqaf statement said the two sides had thoroughly verified during the meeting the official lists of names of Qatari pilgrims to ensure data consistency. Ibrahim Mohammed Al Naama, Awqaf's representative in the Qatari Hajj Mission, said the meeting was part of Qatar-Saudi Arabia coordination efforts to streamline a safe and well-organised spiritual trip for Qatari pilgrims, in line with the Saudi regulations. Hassan Badr, head of the Saudi delegation, said the Nusuk delivery in the pilgrim's country of origin before his arrival to the Kingdom further facilitates the movement of pilgrims and enhances the quality of services provided. Badr, who oversees the centre welcoming Qatari pilgrims, added that the identification is mandatory for all pilgrims for a smooth movement in the holy sites.
