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Digital Society

E-SOCIETY

Technology is creating new and exciting opportunities for people across Qatar, but people need to have the ability to access the technologies and an understanding of how to use the technologies to fully realize their benefits. ictQATAR is working to bridge the digital divide in Qatar by enhancing ICT readiness and usage of all members of society and businesses so that everyone can participate in Qatar’s information society.

ictQATAR is making internet connectivity free to the public at parks throughout the country and is engaged with schools to teach children how to engage their parents and adults in new technologies.

In 2010, ictQATAR led the creation of Qatar’s Assistive Technology Center, Mada, a non-profit organization that strives to empower and enable people with disabilities through ICT. Mada plays a leadership role in Assistive Technology Solutions, providing up-to-date information on the latest technology and thinking, as well as offering training for professionals, parents and people with disabilities.

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Digital Inclusion

Technology is creating new and exciting opportunities for people across Qatar, but people need to have the ability to access the technologies and an understanding of how to use the technologies to fully realize their benefits. ictQATAR is working
Cyber Safety

The internet is everything you want, but also a lot of what you don’t. ictQATAR is committed to helping people in Qatar stay safe online, with a primary focus on children. Staying safe online requires the involvement of the entire community
Internet & Society

As Qatar continues to advance in the digital age, ictQATAR will closely follow the impact of the Internet and its governance on the progress of society through its newly-established program, “Internet and Society”. This program will
e-Education
e-Education

Educational systems that embrace ICT will produce a technically literate population and boost a country’s ability to compete in the global economy.
e-Health

ictQATAR continues to support the Supreme Council of Health’s efforts to further digitize healthcare systems and records. Improved electronic data storage and sharing will benefit the public by enhancing healthcare through better
ICT Skills Development

Innovations in Information and Communication Technologies are happening at a rapid speed. Being competitive in the global marketplace requires people to be up-to-date on the latest ICT skills necessary for the workplace and growing a vibrant

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21 February, 2012
His Highness the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani will officially open Connect Arab 2012, an International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and League of Arab States Summit aimed at connecting the unconnected in the Arab World. The purpose
Interview with Robin Blake, ictQATAR's Executive Director, ICT & Society
18 May, 2011
As technology has become a more engrained part of our daily lives, understanding its impact on society and individuals has become increasingly important.
Secretary General Highlights Need for Research on Internet's Impact on Society
14 December, 2010
In a speech at Qatar Foundation's first Research Forum, ictQATAR Secretary General Dr. Hessa Al-Jaber announced plans to conduct more research on how the Internet is impacting society, with the goal of helping Qatar move into the digital age.
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Qatar’s National ICT Plan 2015: Advancing the Digital Agenda
ictQATAR developed Qatar’s National ICT Plan 2015: Advancing the Digital Agenda, which will guide their efforts through the end of 2015. The plan is aligned with the Qatar’s National Vision 2030, and its specific programs are aligned