MCIT Participates in World Economic Forum Initiatives 

 

 

Doha, November 02 (QNA) - The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has announced its collaborative efforts with the World Economic Forum (WEF) initiatives, which are deemed a renowned global platform dedicated to shaping the future of economic and social systems, fostering dialogue, exchanging knowledge, and promoting innovative solutions.

The MCIT said in a statement Thursday that the ministry's involvement reflects its unwavering commitment to bolster international collaboration with relevant stakeholders and facilitate economic cooperation that leads to innovative solutions aligned with the principles of sustainable development.

The WEF is a leading platform for leaders from the public and private sectors to convene and work together to address pressing global challenges. These initiatives focus on achieving sustainable development, digital transformation, social integration, economic resilience, and collaboration between the public and private sectors. 

MCIT’s participation is represented by three groundbreaking initiatives, the first of which is the AI Governance Alliance. It is an initiative to unite industry leaders, governments, academic institutions and civil society organizations, to support AI systems in order to launch transparent and inclusive AI systems.

This alliance is dedicated to constructing robust solutions to confront the new challenges posed by generative AI systems, as the MCIT has assumed leadership positions in two prominent working groups of this alliance: The AI Governance Alliance Resilient Governance and Regulation Working Group; and the AI Governance Alliance Responsible Applications and Transformation Working Group. Both groups aim to strengthen the global societal and economic advantages of AI while ensuring its responsible deployment. 

The second initiative is Defining and Building the Metaverse, which is a comprehensive and secure initiative focuses on governance and creating economic and social value to achieve specific objectives, including policy coordination, understanding the economic impact and use cases, and the collaborative design of the necessary frameworks for responsible deployment. 

Finally, there is the Global Collaboration Village (GCV) initiative, which aims to increase global awareness about pressing challenges through immersive experiences. This virtual cooperation aims to bring about tangible real-world impact, sparking both individual and collective efforts towards global challenges. 

In a related context, Director of International Cooperation at MCIT Dr. Hassan Al Darbesti stated that the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology is actively striving to participate in the World Economic Forum initiatives, where we can work hand-in-hand with global leaders and experts to find innovative solutions to the world's most pressing challenges, expressing his hope to contributing to a more prosperous, sustainable, and inclusive global future.

The MCIT’s partnership with the WEF will enhance the former’s global presence in the digital governance and technology domain. Through this collaboration, MCIT reflects its dedication to positioning the State of Qatar as a leader in digital governance and innovation to help adopt a global approach to tackle pressing technological challenges while ensuring technology remains sustainable and inclusive. (QNA)