MCIT, Cisco collaborate to expand AI applications
<p>Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and Cisco signed a collaboration agreement under Cisco’s Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) programme on the sidelines of MWC26 Doha.</p> <p>The agreement aims to expand the adoption of AI applications and develop advanced digital solutions that improve service delivery and operational efficiency across vital…
Doha, Qatar - The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and Cisco have inked a partnership agreement to boost the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and craft advanced digital tools that enhance service delivery and operational efficiency across key sectors, as part of Qatar's Digital Agenda 2030.
The deal, inked by MCIT's Digital Innovation Department Director Eman Ahmed Al Kuwari and Cisco Qatar's General Manager Hasan Khan, at MWC26 Doha, seeks to work with government bodies and businesses to devise innovative solutions that propel digital transformation in sectors like healthcare, tourism, national infrastructure, transportation, and logistics.
Al Kuwari stressed that AI, secure digital infrastructure, and national talent are pivotal to Qatar's ambition of building a competitive, knowledge-based digital economy. This collaboration with Cisco is a part of MCIT's broader strategy of partnering with global tech leaders to turn national priorities into practical outcomes for government, industry, and society.
The agreement aligns with Qatar's focus on AI and digital infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on three key pillars - artificial intelligence, safety and security, and digital experiences. Workforce development underpins all three pillars, and Cisco's ongoing support to Qatar's talent through Cisco Networking Academy will play a crucial role in equipping the workforce with AI, networking, cybersecurity, and essential digital skills.
Hasan Khan highlighted that Qatar's digital ambitions are anchored on secure, AI-ready infrastructure and local expertise. This collaboration with MCIT provides a clear framework to contribute to these areas, building on their long-standing partnership in Qatar. Through co-innovation with government and industry, and the continued efforts of Cisco Networking Academy, Cisco aims to bolster Qatar's technological capabilities as it advances its Digital Agenda 2030.
The agreement follows seven years of collaboration in Qatar under Cisco's Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) programme, a global co-investment initiative active in 62 countries, aligning technology with national and industrial priorities.
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