The Digital Cooperation Organization welcomes Qatar as a new member state to advance the global digital economy

The Digital Cooperation Organization welcomes Qatar as a new member state to advance the global digital economy

Riyadh: – The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) announced that the State of Qatar, a nation at the forefront of digital innovation and transformation, has joined as a new Member State in the organization. Qatar is the 14th Member State of the DCO, whose members represent a combined population of over half a billion people, further strengthening the organization's capacity to accelerate global digital economies. This trusted relationship promises to bolster both Qatar and DCO’s initiatives, driving progress toward a more connected, equitable, and digitally advanced world.

Qatar has made impressive strides in its digital landscape over the past few years. It has become a global leader in multiple areas, including the development of smart city solutions, fostering start-up companies specializing in AI in healthcare, Fintech, and logistics, and the utilization of digital solutions to advance a sustainable future and support its economic and social development. Qatar is also a leader in digital transformation, a heavy investor in digital infrastructure and it is home to some of the world's fastest and most reliable internet networks.

HE Mr. Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai, Qatar’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology noted, "Our association with the DCO reflects Qatar's digital aspirations and our resolve to