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Qatar Tribune
5 days 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
5 days 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:
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Art meets AI in Qatar: Curates personalised museum tours and guides visitors in real-time
Qatar's AI Art Tour allows users to explore museums and heritage sites through a personalised, interactive journey led by artificial intelligence/Image: File Qatar Museums has launched the QM AI Art Tour, a groundbreaking digital experience powered by artificial intelligence that offers visitors a personalised journey through Qatar's museums, heritage sites, and public art installations. This marks the region's first real-world AI art tour and reflects Qatar's growing emphasis on cultural innovation and digital accessibility. Developed in partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), the initiative supports Qatar's Digital Agenda 2030 by integrating cutting-edge technology into the nation's cultural landscape. How the AI Art Tour Works Visitors begin the experience by chatting with an AI Art Specialist, who asks questions about their personal preferences and interests. Based on these inputs, the AI curates a custom route featuring handpicked locations and artworks across Doha, offering a deeply personalised art journey. The AI assistant remains available throughout the tour to answer questions, share insights, and provide navigation support transforming the entire experience into an interactive, intuitive cultural conversation. Leaders Highlight Vision for Cultural Technology Mohammed Al Rumaihi, CEO of Qatar Museums, described the project as a union of tradition and technology. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cervecería Nacional CFD: Calcula cuánto podrías ganar invirtiendo solo $100 Empieza a invertir hoy Empieza ahora Undo 'By using artificial intelligence to deepen cultural engagement, we are not only increasing accessibility to Qatar's diverse art landscape, but also building meaningful, personal connections between our audiences and the stories we tell through art,' he said in a public statement. Assistant Undersecretary of Digital Industry Affairs at MCIT, Reem Al Mansoori, noted that AI is no longer just a support tool but a transformative force across sectors. 'We are pleased to collaborate with Qatar Museums on launching the first real-world AI use case as part of our strategic partnership with Scale AI,' she said, referring to a national effort to expand AI-driven solutions across government and semi-government sectors over the next five years. Part of a Larger Cultural Celebration The AI Art Tour coincides with the 20th anniversary of Qatar Museums and is a key element of Evolution Nation, an 18-month initiative that celebrates 50 years of Qatar's cultural journey. Curated by Qatar Creates, the national cultural movement, Evolution Nation aims to position Qatar as a global hub for art, culture, and creativity while recognising the country's longstanding commitment to heritage and innovation.
Qatar Tribune
03-07-2025
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar Museums launches first-of-its-kind AI art tour
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Museums (QM) has announced the launch of the pioneering digital initiative, 'QM AI Art Tour', a personalised, artificial intelligence-powered art journey designed to expand access to Qatar's cultural offerings and redefine how audiences engage with art and heritage across the country. This innovative experience, developed through a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) aligns with the goals of Digital Agenda 2030. The collaboration underscores QM's commitment to embracing technology as a key driver of accessibility, inclusivity and cultural innovation. Through the new AI Art Tour, visitors are invited to discover Qatar's museums, public installations, and heritage sites in a completely new way. Users begin their experience by chatting with an AI Art Specialist, who asks questions about their interests and preferences. The AI then curates a unique, personalised route, featuring a custom selection of locations and artworks throughout Doha that reflect the user's personal interests. Mohammed Al Rumaihi, CEO of Qatar Museums, said, 'This initiative reflects our ongoing mission to merge tradition with innovation. By using artificial intelligence to deepen cultural engagement, we are not only increasing accessibility to Qatar's diverse art landscape, but also building meaningful, personal connections between our audiences and the stories we tell through art.' Throughout the journey, the AI Art Specialist remains accessible, offering answers to user's questions, insight into the art, and directions between stops, transforming each visitor's experience into an intuitive, interactive conversation. This initiative makes Qatar's cultural assets more discoverable and engaging for both local residents and international visitors. Reem Al Mansoori, Assistant Undersecretary of Digital Industry Affairs at MCIT, commented, 'At the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, we believe that digital innovation has evolved beyond a supporting role; it is now a driving force reshaping how people interact with their cultural and intellectual environments. This belief continues to guide our efforts to embed advanced technologies across sectors in ways that enrich individual experiences, preserving identity, and promote creativity.' The tour is now live and accessible through Qatar Museums' official website.
Sharjah 24
22-05-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
"Make it in the Emirates" supports food sustainability
Elite Agro UAE's largest fruit and vegetable harvest Reem Al Mansoori, Director of Private Farms in the UAE and Morocco at Elite Agro, stated that food security and sustainable agriculture form the foundation of leadership in economic and investment growth. She noted that the company has produced the UAE's largest harvest of fruits and vegetables by establishing a comprehensive agricultural and food production system — from infrastructure development and advanced project implementation to distribution and commercial marketing at regional and global levels. Al Mansoori praised the company's efforts, highlighting that it manages around 22,000 hectares of farmland outside the UAE and 3,000 hectares within the country. The company produces approximately 500 tonnes of blueberries annually, which are exported to 10 countries, including Thailand, South Korea, and Japan — a reflection of the strong global competitiveness of the UAE's industrial sector. She emphasised that these achievements demonstrate the UAE's capacity to build an integrated agricultural model that supports food self-sufficiency and positions the country as a key player in global food supply chains. Al Ghurair Foods leads in canola oil and launches a starch factory Saeed Al Braiki, Team Leader of Quality, Health, Safety and the Environment at Al Ghurair Foods, stated that their participation in the fourth edition of the Make it in the Emirates forum aimed to showcase various food products, including cooking oils. The company is the largest exporter of canola oil in the Middle East, with a production capacity of 1.3 million metric tonnes. Other products featured include flour, oats, pasta, and noodles. Al Braiki also mentioned that the company operates farms in Ras Al Khaimah that produce eggs and animal feed. He announced the launch of a new project in the Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD), which will house the largest starch production plant in the Middle East. The facility will produce starch-based products derived from corn for use in the pharmaceutical, food, paper, and packaging industries.
