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OVERVIEW:

Article 17 of the Emiri Decree No. 57 of 2021 sets the mandate for the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) to supervise, regulate, and develop the sectors of information and communications technology (ICT) in the State of Qatar in a manner consistent with the requirements of national development goals, in order to create an environment suitable for fair competition, support the development, and stimulate investment in these sectors.

MCIT aims to secure and raise efficiency of information and technological infrastructure; to implement and supervise e-government programs; and to promote community awareness of the importance of ICT to improve individuals’ lives and build a knowledge-based society and digital economy.

Qatar Digital Business Award (QDBA) is one of the most prestigious awards for the digital industry in Qatar and comes as part of the commitment of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) to honouring large companies, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and startups that have contributed to the development of the digital industry in Qatar during the past year. The awards are open to all companies that operate in the digital industry in Qatar to compete for various award categories.

Benefits & outcome:

Digital Business Awards aims to achieve the following outcomes that are aligned with MCIT’s vision:

Foster innovation and creativity in the digital landscape, and honor companies and institutions driving Qatar's technological and digital progress.
Incentivize institutions and businesses to adopt new digital technologies, in order to deliver exceptional services to citizens and residents.
Elevate the quality of digital services to solidify Qatar's position as a regional leader in technology and digital innovation.
Acknowledge and celebrate outstanding digital companies and inspire them to further contribute to Qatar's digital growth.
Boost digital competition among businesses to drive Qatar's digital economic transformation.
Localize technology, develop Qatari tech talent, and invest in digital education to cultivate a new generation of Qatari innovators.
Develop digital services to enhance the quality of life in Qatar through digital health, e-commerce, smart education, and e-governance.

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ABOUT US

OVERVIEW:

Benefits & outcome:

About QDBA

Nomination Process

Evaluation & Guidelines

Celebrating and Recognizing Qatar's Innovating Tech Businesses