Microsoft’s recent announcement naming Ahmad El Dandachi as the new General Manager of Microsoft Qatar, effective July 1, 2025, signals a notable shift in leadership with deep ramifications for both the regional technology landscape and the trajectory of digital transformation in the country...
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A partnership between the National Archives of Qatar (NAQ) and Microsoft Qatar is reshaping how countries approach the task of preserving, accessing, and leveraging their documentary heritage in the digital age. With the signing of a strategic co-operation framework, NAQ is embarking on a...
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In a significant stride toward digital transformation, the National Archives of Qatar (NAQ) has announced a landmark partnership with Microsoft Qatar, structured under a strategic cooperation framework designed to digitise and facilitate access to the nation’s vast trove of historical documents...
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Qatar’s leading ICT provider, Ooredoo, is making waves in the entrepreneurial ecosystem with the launch of its Startup Smart Kit at Web Summit 2025. Designed to support and empower startups, this comprehensive suite of digital tools and connectivity solutions is part of Ooredoo’s commitment to...