Digital First Qatar Forum – Catalyzing Qatar’s digital transformation

  • Date: 08-Feb-2024
  • Source: Zawya
  • Sector:Technology
  • Country:Qatar
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Digital First Qatar Forum – Catalyzing Qatar’s digital transformation

Doha - In recent years, the State of Qatar has embarked on a transformative journey harnessing the power of technology to propel progress, innovation, and an elevated quality of life. This digital transformation, aligned with Qatar’s ambitious Vision 2030, is a strategic initiative aimed at creating a diversified, knowledge-based economy and a technologically advanced society. Qatar is leveraging digital technologies to revolutionize industries, enhance government services, and empower its citizens.

Recognizing the opportunities and challenges posed by the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Digital Transformation remains at the core of Qatar’s blueprint for economic and social development, encapsulated in the Qatar National Vision 2030. The State’s ICT spending is projected to reach an estimated $9 billion by 2024, with a compounded annual growth rate of 9.2%, as reported by data analytics company Global Data. This is complemented by a $200 billion government program to invest in technology, attract foreign investment, and cultivate international talent.

In collaboration with C-level executives and Heads of Sectors deeply involved in the Digital Transformation Journey, we are thrilled to host the Digital First Qatar Forum. This conference comes at a time when Qatar is rapidly advancing in its digitalization efforts, providing a platform to discuss and showcase the immense