Intelligent CIO Middle East Issue 87 | Page 16

NEWS

Qatar features in top rankings in GovTech Maturity Index 2022

Qatar has occupied advanced positions internationally and regionally in the GovTech Maturity Index ( GTEI ) 2022 issued by the World Bank ( WB ) Group , ranking A in the group of highly developed countries with classification A and a maturity level of 87.4 %.

The World Bank evaluates the performance of countries worldwide in terms of Digital Transformation and GovTech maturity based on four groups – A , B , C and D .
Group A represents countries with an extremely high significant level in GovTech maturity and adoption of public sector Digital Transformation .
Qatar topped the third regionally and sixteenth place globally out of 198 participating countries in the GovTech Maturity Index , scoring very high in all subindicators for inclusion in the group of highly developed countries with a rating of A .
Mashael Ali Al Hammadi , of the Qatari Ministry of Communications and Information Technology , said : “ All entities in the country worked as one team to achieve tangible progress in the field of Digital
Transformation , guided by the Qatar Digital Government 2020 Strategy , we look forward to launching a new strategy to bring about a quantum leap in Qatar ’ s program towards Digital Transformation .”

Vodafone Qatar and Mowasalat to provide public Wi-Fi access on public transport

Vodafone Qatar has partnered with Mowasalat , the official transportation company in Qatar , to launch a public Wi-Fi service for passengers on buses and taxis across the country . The service will enable residents and visitors to stay connected via Vodafone ’ s reliable network whilst on the move , throughout events taking place in Qatar until the end of 2023 .

This strategic partnership is a testament to a strong collaboration to deliver a world-class digital experience from Vodafone Qatar in line with Qatar National Vision 2030 .
The new Wi-Fi service will provide seamless Internet access to customers using over 4,000 buses and 1,000 taxis in Qatar , delivering an uninterrupted connectivity experience to the public . Passengers using a Mowasalat bus or taxi will be able to use the Wi-Fi service whether they are residents or visitors in Qatar . This service was available for free for visiting fans during last year ’ s World Cup .
Vodafone Qatar Enterprise Business Unit Director , Mahday Saad Al-Hebabi , said : “ Mowasalat ’ s buses and taxis are an established means of public transportation in Qatar and they have been our partner for over 10 years as they benefit from a range of Vodafone Qatar Business services . We are proud to be Mowasalat ’ s partner of choice in adding Wi-Fi access to their buses and taxis during this historic , important and exciting time for our country .”
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