Qatar Mobility Innovations Centre (QMIC), the first institutionally driven start-up organisation in the country, will soon go global by deploying its services in Turkey and other countries, Gulf Times has learnt.
“We are in the process of deploying some of our platforms in other markets such as Turkey and other markets in the region and North Africa. We are in advanced stage of discussions with our strategic partners in Turkey,” said Dr Adnan Abu-Dayya, executive director and CEO, QMIC.
“ Initially, we are launching our Labeeb Internet of Things platform in Turkey. At present we cannot disclose who are the partners as the whole process has not been completed. We will announce the details very soon as we have had discussions for about 3-4 months and very soon, all the process will be completed,” explained Dr Abu-Dayya.
“We have significant assets and we are fully utilising them in Qatar. This is a transition that needs to happen in an organisation as we go from early market to mainstream market. We go from a local market to an international market,” Dr Abu-Dayya continued.
“Turkey is one of the major countries and a key market. The synergy between both the countries are great. Turkey is also in the centre of Central Asia and the gateway to Central Asia. We are also targeting North Africa region. Tunisia is another potential target for us. We are pragmatic in our approach and very cautious in selecting the partners,” noted the official.
According to Dr Abu-Dayya, Labeeb is the first most comprehensive Internet of Things platform developed in the entire region. “ We are using it to develop smart cities and improve industrial environment which we call the industrial internet of things. These are great advancements and can be applied in all the countries to improve living conditions," he pointed out.
"Moreover, through this step,we are now changing the equation from being a country that imported technology to one that is providing know-how and technology to other countries and organisations internationally,” he felt.
The official also stated that QMIC was open to suggestions and more know-how from other entities if they can add more value to the existing platforms of the organisation. “This will also help us in improving our efficiency and can be a great use in our future plans.
"As an institutional start-up company and more of an innovation centre , we have adopted a model which is closer to be called a company. We are based on the principles of design, build and deploy based on research and development. We are probably the first organisation that combines national R&D at a large scale with a market delivery capability in Qatar,” added Dr Abu-Dayya.
QMIC was launched in January 2009.
“ Initially, we are launching our Labeeb Internet of Things platform in Turkey. At present we cannot disclose who are the partners as the whole process has not been completed. We will announce the details very soon as we have had discussions for about 3-4 months and very soon, all the process will be completed,” explained Dr Abu-Dayya.
“We have significant assets and we are fully utilising them in Qatar. This is a transition that needs to happen in an organisation as we go from early market to mainstream market. We go from a local market to an international market,” Dr Abu-Dayya continued.
“Turkey is one of the major countries and a key market. The synergy between both the countries are great. Turkey is also in the centre of Central Asia and the gateway to Central Asia. We are also targeting North Africa region. Tunisia is another potential target for us. We are pragmatic in our approach and very cautious in selecting the partners,” noted the official.
According to Dr Abu-Dayya, Labeeb is the first most comprehensive Internet of Things platform developed in the entire region. “ We are using it to develop smart cities and improve industrial environment which we call the industrial internet of things. These are great advancements and can be applied in all the countries to improve living conditions," he pointed out.
"Moreover, through this step,we are now changing the equation from being a country that imported technology to one that is providing know-how and technology to other countries and organisations internationally,” he felt.
The official also stated that QMIC was open to suggestions and more know-how from other entities if they can add more value to the existing platforms of the organisation. “This will also help us in improving our efficiency and can be a great use in our future plans.
"As an institutional start-up company and more of an innovation centre , we have adopted a model which is closer to be called a company. We are based on the principles of design, build and deploy based on research and development. We are probably the first organisation that combines national R&D at a large scale with a market delivery capability in Qatar,” added Dr Abu-Dayya.
QMIC was launched in January 2009.
