{
  "id": 17186698,
  "title": "Qatari govt projects win three GGC digital awards",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/qatari-govt-projects-win-three-ggc-digital-awards",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-30T06:06:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/30/10/2026/qatari-govt-projects-win-three-ggc-digital-awards"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The State of Qatar achieved three prestigious awards at the GCC Digital Government Award 2026, held in Bahrain, for outstanding government projects in artificial intelligence, digital government services, and digital inclusion. The Council of Ministers Secretariat General won the Winning Project Award in the 'Best Use of Artificial Intelligence' category for its Smart Legislative Advisor Programme, developed with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT). MCIT also earned the Distinguished Project Award in the 'Best Comprehensive Government Application' category for Hukoomi, the government portal for digital services, which is the first major result of MCIT's Digital Factory initiative. The Ministry of Social Development and Family received the Distinguished Project Award in the 'Best Digital Inclusion Initiative' category for Yusr Platform for Persons with Disabilities, designed to provide a unified source of services and information and improve accessibility for individuals with disabilities. Assistant Undersecretary for Digital Government Affairs at MCIT, Mashael Al Hammadi, expressed pride in the achievements, citing the success as a testament to the progress Qatar has made in advancing digital services and the importance of collaboration in delivering tangible results. The Distinguished Project Award winner, Maha Hamad Al Attiyah, highlighted the Ministry's commitment to digital inclusion, praising Yusr as an advanced national model for accessible digital services. The Win Award recipient for 'Best Use of Artificial Intelligence,' Majed Hassan Al Ghanim, emphasized the programme's role in legislative excellence and collaboration among government entities, with ongoing efforts to enhance and expand the programme based on user feedback. The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology coordinated Qatar's participation in the GCC Digital Government Award 2026, ensuring the recognition of the projects' capabilities, achievements, and impact.",
  "summary": "<p>DOHA: The State of Qatar secured three awards at the GCC Digital Government Award 2026, presented during a ceremony held in the Kingdom of Bahrain in recognition of outstanding Qatari government projects in artificial intelligence, digital government services, and digital inclusion.</p> <p>The Council of Ministers Secretariat General received the Winning Project Award in the &lsquo;Best Use of…",
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}