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Qatar participated in the 29th session of the Council of Arab Ministers of Communications and Information, held in Cairo Thursday. The Qatari delegation to the session was headed by Assistant Undersecretary for Infrastructure and Operations Affairs at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Sami Mohammed al-Shammari.In statements to Qatar News Agency (QNA) on the sidelines of the meeting, al-Shammari said that Qatar's participation aims to strengthen partnerships and expand joint Arab co-operation in the fields of communications and information technology. He noted that the rapid acceleration in information and communications technology and artificial intelligence necessitates the unification of efforts and visions related to ICT and its fast-evolving landscape.He added that Qatar has achieved significant advances in this sector in recent years, expressing Qatar's aspiration to share its expertise and partnerships developed during the past period with other Arab countries. He also emphasized that information technology requires regional and global alignment, explaining that coordination will begin at the Arab level as a step toward unifying Arab positions in regional forums.For his part, Assistant Secretary-General and Head of the Economic Affairs Sector at the League of Arab States, Ambassador Dr Ali bin Ibrahim al-Malki, stated in similar remarks to QNA that the meeting addressed several issues related to communications technology, information technology, and postal services. Among the most notable outcomes, he said, was the approval of the establishment of a Committee on Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies as a permanent committee under the Council of Arab Ministers of Communications, in addition to the adoption of the Arab Ethical Charter for Artificial Intelligence, which serves as a guiding and advisory framework for Arab states.He noted that the session also discussed a range of key issues and challenges facing the communications sector in general, reviewed achievements made during the previous period, and examined other matters related to communications technology and postal services. He highlighted that one of the most significant achievements was granting the State of Palestine full membership in the Universal Postal Union (UPU) and raising the Palestinian flag at the Union for the first time. 

The Universal Postal Union (UPU) Regional Workshop on Operational Efficiency and E-Commerce Development (ORE3) was convened in Doha.The event was hosted by the UPU Regional Office in collaboration with the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) and Qatar Postal Services Company (Q-Post), as part of the plan to execute the ORE Project, as listed in the UPU Regional Development Plan 2022-25.The workshop positioned itself as a platform for reinforcing regional co-operation and sharing expertise in the areas of readiness for e‑commerce, postal innovation, and risk management mechanisms, with broader participation from representatives of postal sectors in the Arab nations.It discussed the breakthroughs made in executing the ORE Project, alongside novel methods to optimise operational and postal risk management mechanisms in national postal enterprises.The workshop was structured around two key themes, representing the fostering of capabilities among relevant operators in effectively supporting e‑commerce systems and advancing robust risk management frameworks that ensure business continuity and to provide reliable postal services capable of addressing challenges.Advanced technical topics were also addressed, including assessing the impact of ORE on postal service performance, integrating digital and financial systems to facilitate cross‑border operations, and improving monitoring and evaluation mechanisms using UPU tools such as the Global Monitoring System and the Integrated Quality of Service Reporting System.In addition, the workshop, held ahead of the upcoming UPU strategy cycle (2026-2029), is considered a concluding step in the ORE Project implemented by UPU to support member countries in advancing their operational and digital infrastructure and keeping up with rapid transformations in the e‑commerce sector.The project was laser-focused on improving operational efficiency in postal supply chains, streamlining customs clearance, and reinforcing collaboration between postal, customs, and logistical entities to ensure the provision of prompt, secure, and reliable services.The final workshop constituted a springboard for a new project, during which the outcomes achieved throughout its implementation were reviewed, in addition to the lessons learned, pending the setup of a new regional action plan for the upcoming cycle.This would contribute to the enhancement of postal and digital integration and support the pivotal role of the postal sector in developing e‑commerce and the digital economy in the Arab region.

Qatar Post has received three prestigious international awards from the Universal Postal Union (UPU) and the EMS Cooperative during the 28th Universal Postal Congress, currently taking place in Dubai, in the presence of senior officials and experts from the global postal sector.Qatar Post was awarded the "Gold Level in Performance" in recognition of its excellence in delivering international EMS services, as well as the "Customer Care Award" for outstanding performance in supporting customers across the global EMS network.The Gold Level is granted only to operators who meet the highest performance indicators and adhere to the strict technical standards set by the EMS Cooperative. The Customer Care Award was based on the efficient use of the UPU's i-Care system, with high responsiveness and quality handling of EMS inquiries.Additionally, Qatar Post received the "2025 Postal Security Group's Chairman's Award ", presented by the Universal Postal Union, in recognition of its outstanding efforts and leadership in developing postal security policies and implementing global best practices.These combined awards reflect Qatar Post's continued commitment to enhancing the quality of postal services, achieving sustainability, and advancing operational security both locally and internationally. They are part of a broader strategic vision aimed at reinforcing Qatar's position on the global postal map.