The State of Qatar Participates in Gulf Cooperation Council Meetings and Wins Three Awards at the GCC e-Government Award 2025

• The Qatari delegation was led by His Excellency Mr. Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai, Minister of Communications and Information Technology
• The ministerial meetings discussed ways to enhance Gulf integration in the fields of communications, postal services, and eGovernment.
• Qatar actively participated in the joint meeting with the Digital Cooperation Organization to support the regional digital economy.
• Qatar wins three awards at the GCC eGovernment Award 2025.

The State of Qatar won three awards at the GCC eGovernment Award 2025, held on the sidelines of the ministerial meetings hosted by the State of Kuwait, with the participation of GCC Ministers of Communications and eGovernment.

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) was recognized with the Outstanding Project Award in the Best Government Competencies Building Initiative Award category for its initiative “Qatar Digital Academy”.
The Ministry of Social Development and Family received the Outstanding Project Award in the Best Digital Inclusion Initiative Award category for its project “Sokoon” application to digitize Sign Language.
Meanwhile, the National Planning Council earned the first place in the Open Data Initiative category for its project “Qatar Open Data Platform.”

This recognition highlights Qatar’s national excellence in advancing government service delivery and leveraging technology to serve the community and foster innovation.

The Qatari delegation was led by His Excellency Mr. Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, with the participation of several senior officials from the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.

Qatar’s participation included the 29th meeting of the Ministerial Committee for Post and Telecommunications of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, the 9th meeting of the e-Government Ministerial Committee, the joint meeting between GCC Ministers and the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), and the GCC eGovernment Award 2025 Ceremony.

The discussions focused on strengthening Gulf cooperation to develop shared digital infrastructure and unified e-services, while expanding partnerships among member states to improve the efficiency and cross-border integration of eGovernment services. The meetings also addressed artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, exploring ways to harmonize Gulf efforts in establishing regulatory and policy frameworks that ensure their safe and effective use within government sectors.

Participants emphasized the importance of joint GCC initiatives in open data and government innovation, reaffirming the Gulf region’s pivotal role in building a knowledge-based digital economy driven by innovation and cooperation.

The meetings also adopted the minutes of the May 2025 meeting, which commended Qatar’s contributions to the UN E-Government Survey 2024, which contributed to elevating the GCC’s global standing in eGovernment indicators.

His Excellency Mr. Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, affirmed that Qatar’s participation reflects the country’s commitment to supporting joint GCC efforts in digital transformation and technological integration. He noted that the meetings demonstrated a strong alignment among member states toward building a sustainable digital future driven by innovation and knowledge.

His Excellency stated, “GCC cooperation in digital government and emerging technologies represents a cornerstone for achieving comprehensive development. In Qatar, we place great emphasis on harnessing artificial intelligence and advanced technologies to enhance government services and improve quality of life. Winning three awards under the GCC eGovernment Award 2025 reflects the success of our national digital transformation strategy and reaffirms Qatar’s leading role in advancing Gulf digital integration.”

The GCC ministerial meetings and the GCC eGovernment Award fall within the GCC’s ongoing efforts to strengthen regional digital integration and develop legislative and technological environments that foster innovation, contributing to sustainable economic and social development and positioning the region as a leading hub for digital transformation and emerging technologies.