Digital sector major cornerstone of Qatar’s economic growth – The Peninsula

Digital sector major cornerstone of Qatar’s economic growth – The Peninsula

Minister of Communications and Information Technology H E Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai has said Qatar has made the digital sector one of its focal points for sustainable economic growth, calling on local and international partners to collaborate with the government.

While addressing the industry experts and the media during the Qatar IT Roundtable organised by the Communications Regulatory Authority yesterday, Al Mannai said the digital sector contributes almost two percent of its GDP, adding, “Qatar has established a very strong communication infrastructure where we cover the different networks in line with international standards. This has enabled Qatar to enjoy the best services, and we are working to overcome any challenges, especially as we build up to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

“With Qatar going ahead with its ambitious strategy, the IT sector plays a major role in this process, especially in streamlining sustainable growth. Qatar has made the digital sector one of its most important priorities, and this can only be achieved with partners; hence, the importance of this meeting is to know more about the growth and trends in this sector.”

The minister also noted that government would put several initiatives to support the sector to make Qatar a digital