FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1 When is Qatar Digital Business Award 2024 taking place?

The QDBA ceremony event will take place during Q4 of 2024. The exact date will be announced by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT). 

2 Where can I apply for the Award?

You can apply for the Award by visiting the “Apply Now” page on the website.

3 When does the application website close?

The application website is set to close on October 12, 2024. Please ensure your applications are submitted by this date.

4 Can I apply for more than one category?

Yes, you can. There is no limit to the number of applications, but a company can win only one award.

5 Is there a size limit on the submitted documents?

Yes, the limit is 1 GB for the document and 50MB for the company logo.

6 What is the acceptable format for the submitted documents?

The submitted documents must be in PDF format, and the company logo must be in png, PDF, jpeg or jpg format. 

7 How are companies nominated?

An authorised team member of the company can self-nominate the company. Our team monitors all applications.

8 How do I know if my application was received successfully?

Upon successfully submitting the application, you will be redirected to a confirmation page. Additionally, a confirmation email will be sent to the applicant’s email.

9 What can I win?

Finalists are the highest ranking nominees as per the reviews and scores of the jury panel. Three finalists for every award category will be invited to attend the award ceremony, and the winners will be recognised by MCIT through various channels.

10 Who wins QDBA?

QDBA takes pride in recognising and honoring those propelling the digital industry forward. Various criteria and a score matrix are considered during the evaluation by a jury panel.

11 What language should be used on the submitted documents?

English 

12 How does the judging process work?

Following the application deadline, all submissions will be forwarded to the judging panel for evaluation and selection of finalists. The top five finalists from each category will be invited for bidding interviews as part of the evaluation. Subsequently, one winner will be selected and announced at the award ceremony. Judges will score nominees on a range of elements, such as company background, accomplishments and successes. The weighted average of all judges’ scores determines the winner of the specific category award.

13 Can we attend the award ceremony?

The award ceremony is by invitation only.

14 Is it possible for a company that participated in the QDBA 2023 to apply again for QDBA 2024?

Yes, companies that participated in QDBA 2023 are eligible to reapply for QDBA 2024 if they meet the terms and conditions of the 2024 QDBA.

15 What is the timeline of the Award?

Timeline (subject to change):

  • Applications open: 22nd September 2024
  • Applications are submitted free of charge.
  • Applications close: 12th of October 2024
  • Judging begins: TBA
  • Judging ends: TBA
  • Finalists announced: TBA
  • Winners announced: TBA