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Saturday, December 06, 2025 | Daily Newspaper published by GPPC Doha, Qatar.

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 MOCI said this development contributes to faster transactions, streamlined procedures, and enhanced service quality.
Qatar

MoCI launches new e-services aiming faster transactions

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) has launched 20 new electronic services on its official website as part of the 2024–30 digital transformation strategy. The initiative aims to achieve excellence in governmental service provision and enhance user experience through full digital transformation in line with National Vision 2030. Affirming that the launch of these e-Services marks a significant step towards comprehensive digital transformation, MOCI said this development contributes to faster transactions, streamlined procedures, and enhanced service quality, ultimately strengthening Qatar’s business environment and competitiveness regionally and internationally. The ministry said users can access the new e-Services via its website through the e-Services section, using the National Authentication System (NAS) to ensure data security and confidentiality. The initiative seeks to simplify procedures, accelerate transaction processing, and improve efficiency, thereby enhancing services for consumers and investors and strengthening institutional excellence in government service provision. The newly launched services cover a wide range of MOCI's activities, including specialised licensing, market monitoring for goods and services, and price assessment for commercial establishments. They also include services related to competition and consumer protection, and combating commercial fraud, such as product recalls, handling and tracking complaints, and enabling users to submit complaints electronically and monitor inspection activities. Additionally, the new services integrate directly with the General Authority of Customs to facilitate product registration after customs clearance. Users can also view company information, track applications, and monitor their status through this service. These e-Services serve all user categories interacting with the ministry, including companies with recalled products, citizens and residents reporting consumer law violations, and business owners registering goods and services.

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Qatar

Kahramaa wins prize for innovation in smart electric vehicle charging platform project

The Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) won the "Gartner Eye on Innovation Awards for Power and Utilities" for the "Smart Electric Vehicle Charging Platform Project - Phase Two", which represents a qualitative leap in enhancing digital transformation and sustainability in the State of Qatar. In a press release today, Kahramaa said the Smart Electric Vehicle Charging Platform project came as a response to challenges faced by electric vehicle users, where there was fragmentation in charging applications, low usage rates, in addition to the lack of coordination among service providers, and the absence of vital data necessary for making evidence-based decisions on actual usage. Kahramaa launched the first phase of the platform in cooperation with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology to create a unified platform that brings together all charging service providers. The project was developed in the second phase to provide users with the platform's capability for immediate access to all stations, with direct information about their availability and booking options, along with providing accurate usage analytics that contribute to raising operational efficiency and reducing carbon emissions. President of Kahramaa, Engineer Abdulla bin Ali Al Dheyab, said: "We have succeeded in unifying the user experience and providing accurate data that supports national policies, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030. Choosing our project as a semi-finalist in the Gartner Global Innovation Award confirms Kahramaa's commitment to leadership in digital transformation and sustainability and reflects our team's efforts in providing innovative solutions that serve the community and support the state's goals of reducing carbon emissions." The project began with a pilot phase in 2024, and the second phase was developed in 2025. Among the most prominent results were more than 2,980 application downloads; integration of more than 130 electric charging stations; saving more than 140,000 liters of fuel, reducing more than 0.3 million kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions; accelerating the station-finding process by 80%; achieving report accuracy exceeding 95% for analytics; and raising the level of coordination among service providers, users, and regulatory entities. The "Gartner Eye on Innovation Awards for Power and Utilities" is one of the most important global awards in the field of digital innovation for the energy and utilities sector, where the 2025 edition witnessed record participation from institutions around the world, with competition divided into three main regions: the Americas, Europe, Kahramaa obtained the semi-finalist position at the Asia and Pacific region level, in an achievement that reflects Qatar's leadership in the fields of digital transformation and sustainability and strengthens its position as a regional hub for innovation in clean energy.

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Business

Qatar Chamber discusses enhancing cooperation with Hungary

The Qatar Chamber (QC) held on Tuesday the Qatari-Hungarian Business Meeting. The meeting was co-chaired by Mohamed bin Mahdi Al Ahbabi, QC Board Member, and Viktor Dombi, Chairman of the Middle East and North Africa Region at the Foreign Economic Affairs Committee of the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. His Excellency Eng. Ali bin Abdullatif Al Misnad, QC Board Member, also attended the meeting.Discussions focused on enhancing trade and economic relations between Qatar and Hungary, as well as exploring potential areas for cooperation and partnership between Qatari and Hungarian business communities, particularly in the sectors of construction, building materials, interior design, 3D architecture, smart furniture, digital architecture, and AI.Mohamed Al Ahbabi affirmed that the State of Qatar and the Republic of Hungary enjoy well-established relations across various fields, particularly in the economic and commercial domains. He noted that the volume of trade exchange between both countries reached about QR 375 million in 2024, highlighting the presence of several Hungarian companies operating in Qatar across diverse sectors, and the existence of numerous agreements signed between both nations in various fields.He emphasised that there is great potential for the private sectors of both countries to strengthen cooperation by establishing trade and investment partnerships that serve their mutual economic interests and help increase bilateral trade. He pointed out that there are many promising investment opportunities available in several economic sectors, especially those represented by the visiting delegation, including engineering, design, and construction.Al Ahbabi further noted that Qatar has developed an attractive investment environment in recent years, supported by modern legislation, world-class infrastructure, and incentives offered to foreign investors. These factors, he said, have made Qatar a preferred destination for international companies seeking stability and growth in the region.He invited the Hungarian business community to explore the vast opportunities offered by the Qatari market, particularly in industry, food security, tourism, renewable energy, technology, and logistics, among other promising sectors.His Excellency Eng. Ali Al Misnad affirmed that the Qatar Chamber welcomes cooperation between Qatari business owners and their Hungarian counterparts, noting the mutual interest of both sides in further developing their relations and expanding cooperation across various sectors, which will contribute to enhancing mutual investments and stimulating the volume of trade exchange.In turn, Viktor Dombi affirmed that Qatar has become a regional model of innovation and sustainability, praising the role of the Qatar Chamber in strengthening cooperation with the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and in promoting relations between the Qatari and Hungarian private sectors.Dombi highlighted the great potential and broad prospects for cooperation between companies from both sides across numerous sectors. He stressed the Hungarian side's commitment to supporting available cooperation opportunities and to overcoming any challenges that may hinder their development.He also expressed the Hungarian side's support for all initiatives aimed at enhancing partnerships between Qatari and Hungarian investors in fields such as agriculture, financial technology, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, cosmetics, medical tourism, water management, and research.

A woman undergoes registration under the Entry/Exit System, at the Bajakovo border crossing in Croatia, Sunday.
International

EU begins gradual rollout of digital border system

EU Entry/Exit System to be rolled out over six monthsPassport stamping to be replaced by digital recordsEU seeks tighter border controls amid immigration pressuresEuropean Union member countries began rolling out a new entry and exit system on Sunday at the bloc's external borders, electronically registering non-EU nationals' data.The Entry/Exit System (EES), an automated system that requires travellers to register at the border by scanning their passport and having their fingerprints and photograph taken, will be introduced over six months.The move is aimed at detecting overstayers, tackling identity fraud and preventing illegal migration amid political pressure in some EU countries to take a tougher stance."The Entry/Exit System is the digital backbone of our new common European migration and asylum framework," European Internal Affairs and Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner said in a statement.Non-EU citizens will have to register their personal details when they first enter the Schengen area - all EU member countries apart from Ireland and Cyprus, but including Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein.Subsequent journeys will only require facial biometric verification.The system should be fully operational, with passport stamping replaced with electronic records, on April 10, 2026."Every third country national who arrives at an external border will undergo identity verification, security screening, and registration in the EU databases," Brunner said.At the Bajakovo border crossing between Serbia and neighbouring Croatia, a EU member state, hundreds of people, many of them Serbians, queued in their cars on Sunday for around 20 minutes before entering booths for fingerprinting and face scanning."There are five lanes open, so it took us about 20 minutes in line and about two minutes (in the booth) for each of the five of us from the car," said Dalibor Vranic, from Serbia.For British travellers using the Port of Dover, the Eurotunnel terminal at Folkestone or Eurostar terminal at London's St Pancras International, the process takes place at the border before they leave the UK.At Dover and the Eurotunnel terminal, only freight and coach traffic was subject to EES checks from Sunday.Passenger vehicle checks will follow in November at Dover and by the end of the year at Eurotunnel, while the Eurostar at St Pancras was gradually introducing the new process, starting with some business travellers from Sunday."The UK and EU have a shared objective of securing our borders and these modernisation measures will help us protect our citizens and prevent illegal migration," British Minister for Border Security and Asylum Alex Norris said.

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Qatar

The Communications Regulatory Authority – Qatar Airways activates internet protocol version 6

The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) announced that Qatar Airways has activated Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) within its digital infrastructure, with regulatory support from CRA, to accelerate the adoption of IPv6 across key sectors. This milestone comes as part of a comprehensive roadmap aimed at enhancing Qatar's digital readiness, aligning with the latest international standards, and meeting the requirements of the digital economy. IPv6 is the latest version of the Internet Protocol, responsible for identifying devices, connecting them, and enabling data transfer across networks. It provides an enormous number of addresses compared to previous versions, making it a pivotal element in the development of communications networks. IPv6 also supports the expansion of smart and connected services while enhancing readiness for the Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, Smart cities, and Machine-to-Machine (M2M) solutions. As the entity overseeing the IPv6 Qatar Taskforce, CRA closely monitored Qatar Airways' transition from Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4) to IPv6 across its networks, ensuring that the transition adhered to approved regulatory, technical, and security guidelines. This process reflects CRA's coordinating role in enhancing the integration of Qatar's national communications infrastructure. Qatar Airways executed the IPv6 transition through a well-thought-out plan, enhancing its digital readiness for future requirements and serving as a benchmark for other organizations. In this context, Director of Technical Affairs at CRA, Ali Al Suwaidi, stated: "The activation of IPv6 by Qatar Airways represents a significant milestone achievement, reflecting the close collaboration between CRA and the members of the IPv6 Qatar Taskforce. It also demonstrates Qatar Airways' readiness and the integration of its digital infrastructure, positioning it as a model within the national taskforce." Al Suwaidi further emphasized CRA's commitment to supporting all stakeholders in the transition to IPv6 through awareness-raising, technical assistance, and strengthened institutional coordination. He noted that the transition to this protocol is a strategic necessity for developing communications networks and enhancing data security, thereby enhancing the readiness of the national infrastructure and reinforcing Qatar's position as a leading digital hub, all in alignment with CRA's strategy and Qatar National Vision 2030. Qatar Airways Chief Information Officer Suhail Kamil Kadri, said: "We are delighted to collaborate with the Communications Regulatory Authority in advancing IPv6 adoption, a milestone that underscores our commitment to innovation and digital transformation. This achievement reflects our alignment with Qatar National Vision 2030 and highlights the importance of secure, resilient, and future-ready digital infrastructure. By embracing this next generation of connectivity, we set a new benchmark for sustainability and operational excellence within the aviation industry." According to data from the Asia-Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC), Qatar has made significant progress in adopting IPv6. This advancement serves as a positive indicator, emphasizing the importance of accelerating institutional and technical adoption of IPv6 to keep pace with the evolution of digital services and enhancing the readiness of the national communications infrastructure.

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Qatar

QNA launches specialized training course in website content management and analysis

Qatar News Agency (QNA) launched today a specialized training course on website content management and analysis. The course is part of a series of training programs offered by the QNA Training Center, with the aim of developing media competencies and enhancing the skills of digital professionals. The three-day course will be presented by media expert at QNA, Siraj Munir, with the participation of a number of QNA staff, in addition to employees from various media institutions and government agencies. The course aims to enhance participants' skills in digital content management and develop electronic publishing mechanisms in line with modern professional standards. It also introduces participants to best practices in writing digital content, improving user experience, and enhancing websites' visibility in search engines. It also aims to introduce participants to best practices in writing digital content, improve user experience, and enhance websites' visibility in search engines. The course covers several key topics, most notably: digital content production strategies, content organization and updates to ensure an effective user experience, content management tools and their uses, search engine optimization standards, and mechanisms for writing and editing content for various online platforms. The course also highlights the importance of engaging with audiences through digital content and measuring content performance using digital analytics tools to ensure the effectiveness of media messages and achieve the organization's communication goals. This course is part of QNA's ongoing efforts to equip its staff with the latest developments in digital media. This is achieved through specialized training programs held in the state-of-the-art QNA Training Halls, which were launched in March 2023 and are equipped with the latest technology. They serve as an integrated platform for building media capabilities in accordance with the highest international standards.

QNB is the first Qatar-based bank to go live on Kinexys Digital Payments, the scalable blockchain deposit account network from JP Morgan, one of the world’s largest USD clearing banks, for all no-deduct outbound USD clearing and settlement
Business

QNB adopts Kinexys by JP Morgan’s blockchain network for USD clearing

QNB Group announced the “successful adoption” of JP Morgan’s Kinexys Digital Payments network for USD clearing, marking a major milestone in QNB’s cross-border payments modernisation journey. QNB is the first Qatar-based bank to go live on Kinexys Digital Payments, the scalable blockchain deposit account network from JP Morgan, one of the world’s largest USD clearing banks , for all no-deduct outbound USD clearing and settlement. Through Kinexys Digital Payments, QNB can process USD payments with faster settlement times, delivering improved speed, reliability, and predictability of USD flows. The blockchain-based payment rails are designed to be no-deduct and aim to ensure full preservation of payment amount until reaching the final beneficiary. The Kinexys Digital Payments network reaches the global and diverse JP Morgan USD clearing client base, progressively enabled for direct payouts, which enables QNB to deliver a next-generation cross-border payment experience. Akshika Gupta, Global Head of Client Solutions for Kinexys Digital Payments, Kinexys by JP Morgan, said: “QNB’s movement of all no-deduct USD clearing to the Kinexys Digital Payments network is a significant moment, highlighting its commitment to forward looking innovation for itself and its clients. QNB’s adoption of Kinexys Digital Payments continues to grow, and we are delighted to continue our collaboration in the region.” This collaboration aligns with QNB’s long-term objective of enhancing global payments capabilities and clearing efficiency, reducing reliance on multi-leg settlement paths. It also reinforces the bank’s commitment to improve client satisfaction with faster and more reliable settlements through its participation in a modern, blockchain-based correspondent banking ecosystem. QNB said it is “committed to providing its clients with seamless and future-ready” payment solutions. The adoption of JP Morgan’s Kinexys Digital Payments network represents a major step in QNB’s journey to modernize cross-border payments. By leveraging blockchain technology, QNB is enhancing the speed, transparency, and reliability of USD settlements for its clients. This milestone reflects its commitment to innovation and to delivering a seamless payment experience for customers worldwide. QNB Group is one of the leading financial institutions in the Middle East and Africa and is ranked as the most valuable banking brand in the MEA region. Present in some 28 countries across Asia, Europe, and Africa, it offers tailored products and services supported by innovation and backed by a team of over 31,000 professionals dedicated to driving banking excellence, worldwide.

Qatar Islamic Bank has achieved a new milestone by winning 17 prestigious accolades at Global Finance’s 2025 Digital Bank, AI & Innovation Awards “reinforcing its leadership” in innovation and digitisation.
Business

QIB bags 17 accolades at Global Finance’s 2025 Digital Bank, AI & Innovation Awards

Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB), country's leading digital bank, has achieved a new milestone by winning 17 prestigious accolades at Global Finance’s 2025 Digital Bank, AI & Innovation Awards “reinforcing its leadership” in innovation and digitisation.The recognition spanned across corporate, consumer, AI, and innovation global, regional and local categories, highlighting QIB’s leadership and prominent position within the banking sector globally.At the ceremony held recently in London, QIB was honoured as the Best Personalised Financial Advice Consumer Banking in the World in the Global AI in Finance Awards category, recognising the bank’s position at the forefront of AI-driven banking innovation in the region and beyond.Additionally, QIB won four accolades; Best Consumer Bank in AI and Best Personalised Financial Advice, both in Qatar and in the Middle East, in acknowledgement of QIB’s advanced AI-driven capabilities that deliver secure, intelligent, and customer-focused financial services.With a clear focus on delivering smarter, more intuitive digital experience, QIB has been systematically embedding artificial intelligence across its operations to anticipate customer needs, elevate service quality, and drive sustainable growth. QIB’s AI strategy goes beyond personalisation.By integrating AI into areas such as fraud detection, process automation, and digital onboarding, the bank has significantly improved operational efficiency, enhanced security, and reduced its reliance on traditional, paper-based workflows.These advancements reflect QIB’s commitment to responsible AI innovation that aligns with the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030.In the Consumer Banking category, QIB was celebrated as Most Innovative Digital Bank in Qatar and the Middle East, Best in lending and Best Online Product Offerings in Qatar, affirming the bank’s consistent efforts to boost customer engagement and satisfaction through exceptional service and pioneering digital solutions.In the Corporate Banking category, QIB was recognised with multiple prestigious accolades at both the regional and local levels, being named the Best Mobile Banking App, Most Innovative Digital Bank, and Best Online/User Experience (UX) Portal in Qatar and the Middle East.The bank was also honoured with the Best SME Banking Platform in Qatar, reaffirming its commitment to empowering businesses through innovative, user-centric digital solutions. These recognitions highlight QIB’s continuous efforts to enhance customer experiences and set new benchmarks in digital banking.Moreover, QIB was named among the Top Innovators in Qatar, which is telling about its continuous drive to push the boundaries of digital transformation in the financial sector.QIB’s Group CEO Bassel Gamal commented: “We are happy to be recognised by Global Finance. These accolades mirror our efforts and commitment to investing in technology and innovation to provide secure, convenient, and customer-centric digital solutions. They also underscore QIB’s leading role in shaping the future of digital banking in Qatar and beyond.“On this occasion, I would like to thank the Board of Directors for their continuous support, Qatar Central Bank for its ongoing encouragement of innovation and digital transformation, and each one of our team members for their exceptional performance and dedication.”Global Finance World’s Best Digital Awards are widely regarded as on the most prestigious in the global banking industry and are seen as an endorsement of excellence and best practices.They recognise institutions that demonstrate exceptional performance, innovation, and leadership across different consumer sub-categories including Best User Experience (UX) Design, Best Mobile Banking App and Best Innovation and Transformation.

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Business

Qatar Chamber explores enhanced cooperation with Gulf Commercial Chambers

A delegation from the Qatar Chamber has concluded a visit to several Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Bahrain, aimed at strengthening ties with regional chambers of commerce and business leaders. The Chamber's delegation was headed by Board Member Eng. Ali bin Abdullatif Al Misnad, and included meetings with the Bahrain Chamber, Riyadh Chamber, Dubai Chamber, and Sharjah Chamber. In a Qatar Chamber statement Saturday, the discussions focused on mechanisms for forming sectoral committees and developing their work plans, as well as discussing successful practices, performance evaluation methods, and digital systems used to manage committee operations. During a meeting with Chairman of the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce Eng. Abdullah bin Abdul Rahman Al Obaikan, Al Misnad emphasized Qatar Chamber's commitment to strengthening cooperation with GCC chambers of commerce and businesspeople. He highlighted the importance of enhancing collaboration between the committee departments of Qatar and Riyadh chambers through the exchange of experiences and successful practices that can further develop the work of commercial chambers, increasing their contribution to supporting the private sector and representing its interests. He further noted that sectoral committees in commercial chambers are among the most effective tools, as they work on identifying challenges facing various economic sectors and contribute to addressing them in cooperation with relevant authorities. For his part, Director of the Department of Committees and Business Councils Affairs Hamad Ali Al Marri said that the main objective of the visit was to learn about the leading experiences in the functioning of sectoral committees in Gulf chambers and to benefit from the best practices in this field.

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Community

Real-world incubators for new industries at Expo 2025 Osaka

Behind Japan’s futuristic Expo showcase lies a deeper goal: turning its domestic pavilions into real-world incubators that would spark breakthroughs in healthcare, digital technology, and green solutions for the future.This strategy is anchored by two distinct pillars – resource circulation and regenerative medicine – each presented in highly interactive and functional exhibition spaces at the Expo 2025 Osaka.According to organisers, the Japan pavilion, themed “Between Lives,” serves as the epicentre of this national strategy. Its architecture, divided into unique Plant, Farm, and Factory zones, symbolises the concept of “circulation,” a principle deeply embedded in Japanese culture and craftsmanship.Masafumi Sugano, deputy commissioner general for Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) and director of the Expo’s International Office, told reporters that the pavilion operationalises cyclical resource management by tackling the issue of waste generated on-site.“Within the pavilion, we actually take rubbish, garbage, trash from the Expo site, we decompose it and turn it into clean water, and methane,” Sugano said. “Then we take the algae (developed from methane) and turn it into valuable products.”This functional system, he noted, shows how Japan interprets the circular economy, focusing not just on recycling, but on creating business-viable, productive systems that remain responsible to the global climate.“It shows how we interpret the circular economy in Japan, which is something that I’m sure would be interesting for Qatar,” he added.Sugano said the commitment to circularity extends to the structure itself, pointing out that the wooden panels used in the pavilion’s architecture are designed to be repurposed across Japan once the event concludes.Adding a playful touch to this environmental pledge, the pavilion also features an array of algae – 32 unique types – some represented as popular, adorable Hello Kitty characters, flourishing in a warmly lit “forest of the future”.Complementing the focus on green innovation, the Pasona Natureverse pavilion explores the future of healthcare, highlighting revolutionary regenerative medicine based on Induced Pluripotent Stem cells (iPS).iPS technology allows adult cells to be “reprogrammed” back to a pluripotent state, enabling scientists to differentiate them into any required cell type. This breakthrough, discovered by Nobel Laureate Dr Shinya Yamanaka in 2009, forms the basis of two groundbreaking exhibits.Carla Alonso from the Pasona Group presented the iPS Heart, an artificial heart model created by transforming some 200 million skin adult stem cells into beating heart muscle tissue.“What you see here is essentially an artificial model of a heart... beating completely by itself without any electrical impulse,” she said.While the exhibit currently displays only the heart muscle tissue, she said the goal is to use this technology within the next 50 years to completely reproduce whole hearts from a patient’s own cells, significantly reducing the high rate of rejection associated with traditional heart transplants.However, a more immediate application is the iPS Heart Muscle Sheet, which Alonso described as functioning ‘a little bit like a band aid’. She said this sheet is applied to cardiac tissue damaged by heart failure, where it re-integrates into the surrounding tissue and promotes regeneration.“In around two weeks, new capillary networks can be created and the heart can start to function normally again,” Alonso said. She noted that the technology is already further along; the company behind the specific exhibit, CUORIPS, has completed a successful human trial and has applied for government permission to begin making this a real treatment, positioning it for potential use far sooner than the full iPS Heart.The theme of transforming society continues at the Osaka Healthcare Pavilion, themed “Reborn,” which offers visitors a tangible glimpse into urban life in 2050.The interactive ‘Reborn experience’ route captures visitors’ individual health data via a body analysis pod, subsequently generating an avatar showing them their personalised health and lifestyle 25 years in the future. The exhibit pools Osaka’s collective wisdom, technology, and ideas on future cities, food, and culture, creating a powerful, personalized experience.From personalised healthcare stations like the Cell Design Station and Eye Care station to interactive projections of future cities, the Osaka pavilion highlights that Japan’s Expo presence is not merely about showcasing technology, but about defining, developing, and deploying the systems needed to support a thriving, sustainable, and healthy future society.

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Qatar

KAHRAMAA completes customer data update project and advances transformation towards Qatar National Vision 2030

Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA) has announced the completion of its strategic Customer Database Update Project, which comes as part of its comprehensive plan for digital transformation and the development of public services infrastructure. This project represents key step in supporting the State’s progress towards achieving the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030 and the 3rd National Development Strategy (NDS3), by enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability in the electricity and water sectors.The project included updating more than 900,000 reading meters, verifying the accuracy of over 7 million records, and maintaining or replacing more than 13,000 service boxes. In addition, reviewing customer data has enhanced communication accuracy through updated customer profiles, ensured service delivery in line with the highest quality standards, and improved performance and network safety by detecting illegible connections and addressing damaged cables. These efforts contributed to improving network reliability and enhanced distribution system efficiency, ensuring the continuous provision of smart and reliable services to customers.KAHRAMAA noted that this achievement reflects its commitment to raising customer satisfaction through innovative and integrated services that support Qatar’s path of sustainability and innovation, while keeping pace with global trends in electricity, water and digital transformation.The Corporation affirmed that this project constitutes a qualitative leap in strengthening network security and improving service efficiency, thereby contributing to the achievement of the National Development Strategy’s objectives and consolidating Qatar’s position as a leading country in applying smart and sustainable solutions.This achievement crowns KAHRAMAA’s continuous efforts to enhance its national responsibility and embodies its firm commitment to supporting the State’s sustainable development strategies, contributing to building a more prosperous future for coming generations.

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Opinion

ReputationUP: A study in contemporary digital crisis management and online reputation protection

In the modern, interlinked ecosystem, online footprints significantly influence career paths and organizational fortunes. Online reputation management has grown from a niche service to a core business activity. This growth has spawned a new generation of specialist crisis management companies, with ReputationUP emerging as a shining example of holistic digital reputation defense and restoration.The Evolution of Digital Risk ManagementThe internet era has transformed the ways reputations are established, sustained, and impacted. Conventional public relations strategies, which were previously sufficient to deal with corporate image management, are now not effective enough to counter the sophisticated issues of online defamation, viral lies, and organized digital assault. The advent of search engine defamation, compliance blacklist manipulation, and personalized disinformation campaigns has generated an increasing demand for professional intervention services.ReputationUP has systematized this challenge with its own certified proprietary framework that deals with the four pillars of contemporary online reputation management: cleaning, monitoring, protection, and improvement. This methodological framework is a significant break from the traditional crisis management practices of the past, providing clients with a step-by-step guide to digital reputation restoration and long-term safeguarding.Guided by CEO EMEA Andrea Baggio and CEO America Juan Ricardo Palacio, the company has forged what industry-watchers acknowledge as an overarching vision of digital crisis management. With decades of collective experience in online reputation management, crisis mitigation, and digital privacy, ReputationUP has become a go-to solution for governments, Fortune 500 corporations, and prominent individuals on five continents.Dealing with Modern Online ThreatsThe range of online threats to contemporary organizations and individuals has grown significantly. Business leaders are targeted by synchronized attacks intended to counterfeit search results and harm professional reputation. Political leaders are confronted by complex disinformation campaigns capable of shifting public opinion in a matter of hours. Also, financial institutions deal with illegitimate compliance blacklists that have the potential to initiate banking prohibitions and reputational loss.ReputationUP's response to these threats demonstrates an appreciation for the way digital environments function. The company's RepUP Monitoring Tool, a proprietary solution, detects reputational attacks in real time, and the RepUP Guardian Tool examines and identifies malicious accounts, categorizes sources of disinformation, and triggers takedown processes. This technological backbone makes it possible to respond to threats as they emerge, rather than after they have inflicted long-term harm.The group's efforts on behalf of extorsion victims illustrate the organization's dedication to helping those who are experiencing extremely personal digital emergencies. Through its melding of technical proficiency and compassionate crisis counseling, ReputationUP has assisted thousands of people in reasserting control over their digital lives and professional futures.Regional Expertise and Global ReachThe global operations of ReputationUP demonstrate the varying nature of online threats in different regions and regulatory frameworks. In the United States, the operation is focused on defense against fake news, defamatory information, and viral social media onslaughts. While the Middle East focuses on defense against online defamation and financial reputation loss due to false compliance databases.Within Latin America, the company offers full online reputation cleaning services with specialized victim care for sextortion. Lastly, European operations specialize in addressing search engine defamation and client removal from problematic compliance blacklists. Expansion into African markets serves to meet the specific challenge of political reputation management and interference in democratic processes.This geographical specialization, allied to multilingualism in English, Spanish, and Italian, allows ReputationUP to deliver culturally appropriate and legally sound solutions in varied markets. The company's success globally has been helped by its capacity to tailor its core methodology to local regulatory needs and cultural sensitivities. The Technology-Driven ApproachReputationUP's technological expertise sets it apart from conventional crisis management companies. The company's in-house monitoring systems offer round-the-clock tracking of online channels, facilitating early identification of threats. Sophisticated analytics capabilities enable the detection of orchestrated attacks and the origin of the malicious content.The content removal capabilities of the organization go beyond mere takedown notices. With its advanced legal and technical strategies, ReputationUP can tackle sophisticated cases with multiple jurisdictions and obstinate platforms. Content removal from Google search results and dealing with compliance database entries are specialized skills that very few organizations have.Crisis communication strategy is another key element of ReputationUP's service portfolio. The company's crisis management procedures guarantee clients retain ownership of their message throughout times of digital crisis, safeguarding both short-term reputation and long-term brand reputation.Setting Industry StandardsReputationUP's impact reaches from client-by-client service to setting wider industry standards. The company's executives are frequent contributors of expert opinion to the world's leading media and are speakers at international conferences on digital reputation and crisis management. This thought leadership has assisted in defining best practices in digital crisis resolution and reputation defense.The company's dedication to ethical practices and client privacy has earned trust in industries where reputation management is critical. Banks, healthcare organizations, and government institutions trust ReputationUP's confidentiality and skill to manage delicate reputation issues without organizational integrity being undermined.The company's high success rate in intricate reputation recovery situations has drawn praise from independent experts and sector watchers. This record of achievement across a range of markets and types of threats illustrates the success of ReputationUP's methodical strategy to online crisis management.Online reputation management has become a professional specialty unto itself, demanding expert knowledge, proprietary technology, and worldwide operating capabilities. ReputationUP's holistic strategy to the challenge has set new benchmarks for what individuals and organizations may anticipate from professional reputation protection services.As online threats persist in developing, the company's dedication to technical innovation and best practices makes it a significant authority in online reputation management and crisis mitigation.