The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MoTC) has announced the opening of the nominations for the Qatar Digital Business Awards 2021 that is held under the patronage of HE the Minister of Transport and Communications Jassim Seif Ahmed al-Sulaiti.
An official statement noted that the awards, now in its sixth edition, target all companies operating in the digital industry in Qatar and comes within the framework of the MoTC’ keenness to honour small, medium and emerging enterprises and companies that have contributed to the development of the digital sector during 2019-2021.
Those wishing to participate must complete their applications on the website www.qitba.qa no later than July 17, while the winners will be announced in August.
This year’s awards are in 11 categories: ICT Service Provider of the Year; systems Integrator of the Year; Mobile App of the Year; cloud Solution of the Year; Digital Startup of the Year; Smart Solution of the Year; SME Digital Transformation of the Year; E-Commerce Solution of the Year; Innovative Fintech Solution of the Year; ICT Exporter of the Year, and Most Valuable Innovation Response to Covid-19.
Reem Mohamed al-Mansoori, assistant undersecretary for Digital Society Development Affairs, said MoTC seeks to build a solid ecosystem for information and communication technology and recognise that the presence of local companies and local innovators is a vital element in the success of this sector.
“The Qatar Digital Business Award comes in the pursuit of this goal, as all award categories are linked to the Ministry's strategic objectives. Chief among them is establishing a favourable digital system, promoting entrepreneurship, improving innovation in information and communication technology, and supporting the growth of this sector,” she said.
“We aim to create this by upgrading the standards and quality of services and capabilities of companies in the local telecommunications and information technology market while at the same time employing technology to develop a digital economy,” she added.
The winners will be chosen by a jury consisting of experts and specialists in the field.
For more information about the award, categories, criteria, terms and conditions, please visit the award website www.qitba.qa
Those wishing to participate must complete their applications on the website www.qitba.qa no later than July 17, while the winners will be announced in August.
This year’s awards are in 11 categories: ICT Service Provider of the Year; systems Integrator of the Year; Mobile App of the Year; cloud Solution of the Year; Digital Startup of the Year; Smart Solution of the Year; SME Digital Transformation of the Year; E-Commerce Solution of the Year; Innovative Fintech Solution of the Year; ICT Exporter of the Year, and Most Valuable Innovation Response to Covid-19.
Reem Mohamed al-Mansoori, assistant undersecretary for Digital Society Development Affairs, said MoTC seeks to build a solid ecosystem for information and communication technology and recognise that the presence of local companies and local innovators is a vital element in the success of this sector.
“The Qatar Digital Business Award comes in the pursuit of this goal, as all award categories are linked to the Ministry's strategic objectives. Chief among them is establishing a favourable digital system, promoting entrepreneurship, improving innovation in information and communication technology, and supporting the growth of this sector,” she said.
“We aim to create this by upgrading the standards and quality of services and capabilities of companies in the local telecommunications and information technology market while at the same time employing technology to develop a digital economy,” she added.
The winners will be chosen by a jury consisting of experts and specialists in the field.
For more information about the award, categories, criteria, terms and conditions, please visit the award website www.qitba.qa
