MCIT, HEC Paris sign MoU to support Qatar’s digital transformation

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and HEC Paris in Qatar signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Wednesday to enhance co-operation in supporting Qatar’s digital transformation.
The MoU was signed by Reem Mohamed al-Mansoori, Assistant Undersecretary of Digital Society Development at MCIT, and Dr Pablo Martin de Holan, dean of HEC Paris in Qatar.
In a statement, MCIT noted that the MoU signing comes within the framework of the ministry’s “tireless efforts” to support sustainable development and digital transformation in line with Qatar National Vision 2030.
The MoU stipulates that both parties will support strategic and national plans for the development of the digital sector, initiatives, and methodologies that will support the plans of the Qatar Digital Government and the Smart Qatar Programme (Tasmu), which aims to improve the quality of life of all citizens and residents of Qatar.
It also includes specific focus areas within the framework of the development of the digital and technological industry and the programmes and initiatives implemented by MCIT led by the Tasmu and the areas of innovation and research through the creation and exchange of knowledge among stakeholders.
Al-Mansoori said: “We are pleased to sign this MoU with HEC Paris, one of the world’s leading business schools, which comes within the framework of MCIT’s mechanisms and efforts aimed at developing and enhancing the competitiveness of the digital and technological industry sector in Qatar, in general, by supporting the fields of entrepreneurship, research, and innovation.
She added: “MCIT is committed to supporting and inspiring a strong and smart ICT sector as one of the main pillars in the transformation of a knowledge-based economy, and today’s note is an important step on the way to benefiting from HEC Paris’ great experience and clear interest in supporting Qatar’s digital and technology industry agenda.
“Co-operation between MCIT and HEC Paris will be seen in various fields related to technological and economic development in Qatar and the development of a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in all sectors of society.”
De Holan said, “HEC Paris in Qatar helps develop the leaders of tomorrow. By training the next generation of leaders in Qatar and the Gulf, we are able to shape the talents that contribute to the development and transformation of the organisations, companies, and the economy of Qatar.
He added: “This strategic partnership emphasises HEC Paris’ commitment to supporting national development in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030. We are proud of the partnership with MCIT, which highlights their trust in our leadership development programmes and in our mission of having a positive impact on companies, industries, and nation states.
“The world is facing serious challenges and we believe these can be solved with good leaders who are well-prepared to navigate uncertain times and have the tools to do so successfully.”