Minister of communications meets president, chief investment officer of Alphabet, Google

HE Minister of Communications and Information Technology Mohammed bin Ali al-Mannai met on Thursday with President and Chief Investment Officer of Alphabet and Google Ruth Porat, who is visiting the country. The meeting addressed Qatar's ongoing efforts to strengthen its strategic partnerships with major global technology companies, contributing to consolidating its position as a regional hub for innovation and digital transformation, in addition to opportunities for co-operation in the areas of digital transformation and digital infrastructure, with a focus on developing strategic partnerships between the two sides. The two sides also discussed the importance of employing modern technologies, such as artificial intelligence and cloud computing, to drive innovation and keep pace with global trends in the communications and information technology sector. During the meeting, Qatar's progress on its 2030 Digital Agenda was also reviewed, as well as the vital role of international co-operation in accelerating the adoption of emerging technologies and building an integrated digital ecosystem that contributes to achieving sustainable development and enhancing the transition to a knowledge-based economy.