Qatar’s HIA stresses commitment to collaboration on data innovation with world’s best airports

Qatar’s HIA stresses commitment to collaboration on data innovation with world’s best airports

Qatar - Hamad International Airport (HIA) stressed that it has taken a leading role in fostering collaboration among top airports worldwide, to enhance the operational capabilities of airports to offer passengers an exceptional travel experience.

HIA said that it launched an industry handbook known as the Smart Data Hub (SDH).

Released under the patronage of Airport Council International (ACI), and the stewardship of ACIs World Airports IT Standing Committee (WAITSC), this comprehensive publication highlights Hamad International Airports commitment to advancing the capabilities of the industry in harnessing the value of data.

It added that it provided this global initiative with a solid foundation by contributing key elements of its own data strategy, such as the Data Maturity Framework.

While also facilitating the inclusion of valuable insights, best practice and experience of a broad community of data leaders from major airports across North America, Europe, Africa & Asia.

Commenting on the Smart Data Hub initiative, Senior Vice President of Technology and Innovation Suhail Kadri at Hamad International Airport said: "We are proud to have played a leading role in fostering collaboration among prominent airports worldwide to create the Smart Data Hub handbook. This initiative represents our commitment to advancing the capabilities of the airport community in