HE Qatar’s Prime Minister to Patronize ICT Ministry's QITCOM 2014 Event

Doha, May 19 (QNA) - Under the patronage of HE Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology will organize the third edition of Qatar ICT Conference and Exhibition (QITCOM 2014), which kicks off on May 26 at Qatar National Convention Center. Held with the mission to "innovate today for the future of Qatar," the three-day event will focus on information and communications technology (ICT) and will host local, regional and global ICT experts who will share insights on noteworthy ICT topics. In a press release issued Monday, the Ministry said QITCOM is a part of its efforts to "harness the power of ICT, driving innovation well into the future, as an advanced ICT sector is crucial to a diversified economy. ICT supports all aspects of the nation's development plan outlined in the Qatar National Vision 2030, and is essential to realizing the Qatari leadership's vision from sustaining economic prosperity to providing a high standard of living to all people who live and work in Qatar." The event provides a platform for the industry leaders, innovators, ICT professionals and enthusiasts alike to come together, network, and create new business opportunities. This third edition of QITCOM will feature an exhibition, conference, awards, competitions for entrepreneurs, contests for students, and other offerings aimed at reflecting the aspirations and growth potential of the Qatari ICT sector. ICT industry's expansion will, in turn, reflect well on the overall economic growth of the State of Qatar. (QNA)