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H.E. Reem Al Mansoori_2

QATAR - Telecoms & IT

Reem Al Mansoori

ASSISTANT UNDERSECRETARY OF DIGITAL INDUSTRY AFFAIRS, MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (MCIT) QATAR

Bio

Reem Al Mansoori has been
instrumental in supporting the Qatar
Digital Agenda, leading the TASMU
Smart Qatar program. As a member
of the Shura Council and Ambassador
of Women Political Leaders in Qatar
(WPL), she consistently advocates for
peace, human rights, and empowering
Qatari women. In addition to her
government role, she holds board
positions in organizations, including
Qatar Science and Technology Park,
Carnegie Mellon, Al Jazeera Network,
and Qatar Airways. She serves as a
global advisor at Gartner. She has an
MSc in computational intelligence
from the University of Plymouth, UK,
and an Executive MBA from HEC
Paris, specializing in innovation and entrepreneurship.

MCIT’s flagship program TASMU Smart Qatar plays a pivotal role in Qatar’s digital transformation journey, connecting Smart Qatar through data-driven solutions.

How does TASMU drive sustainable economic diversification in Qatar?

Sustainability agenda is at the core of TASMU, and we take inspiration on this from Qatar’s national vision as well as the national development strategy. TASMU drives sustainable economic diversification by leveraging technologies to advance our strategic economic sectors, drive national digital transformation and launch citizen-centric digital services. Data driven solutions are enabling this transformation and in return opening the digital economy avenues in Qatar. This serves Qatar’s overall ambition to become an advanced society. TASMU also promotes efficient resource use, innovation, and environmental sustain-ability, contributing to a resilient and globally competitive economy.

TASMU aims to create a more connected and efficient society. How has the TASMU Platform helped in realizing this vision since its launch?

From the beginning, TASMU has been dedicated to creating connected, human-centric solutions that enhance the quality of life for everyone in Qatar. A key enabler of these efforts is the TASMU Platform, which has been instrumental in facilitating secure data collaboration across public and private sectors and has accelerated the time to market for deploying smart solutions taking full advantage of cloud-based technologies. Some achievements in transport include the Real Time Crowd and Transport Management solution, which improved movement of people across Qatar optimizing traffic flow and enhancing public transport systems. This not only improved the flow of people and traffic congestion during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, but will significantly boost the efficiency of logistics and supply chain operations into the future, contributing to a more robust and dynamic economy. TASMU’s Smart Parking is another example which provides re-al-time information about parking avail-ability, enhance the parking experience for Qatar’s community of drivers, and improves overall efficiency. In healthcare, Enhanced digital connectivity in sectors such as healthcare with virtual consulting. This shift not only increases convenience and access to medical care especially in the time of COVID but also alleviates pressure on healthcare facilities, ensuring more sustainable and responsive health services.

How does TASMU foster collaboration be-tween government agencies, private sectors, and other stakeholders to achieve its goals?

By offering a centralized platform, it offers a way for different entities to collaborate between the public and private sectors in a safe and secure way. Because of the TASMU platform, the State of Qatar has one central engine and tool that drives cross collaboration and allows data to seamlessly work together to solve our everyday challenges through smart-er solutions. TASMU Platform provides a centralized space for data sharing, knowledge exchange, and joint decision-making, breaking down silos and fostering a holistic approach to sustain-able development. By embracing TAS-MU Platform, entities can benefit from shortened time to market, cost savings, and accelerated innovation, creating a ripple effect that extends beyond individual initiatives. TASMU as well has initiatives like the TASMU Digital Valley that have created a well-orchestrated innovation ecosystem, to get public, private, national, and international bodies to join up their efforts and foster collaboration. I am pleased to share that several countries have actively participated in this initiative bringing benefits to our growing startup marketplace.

What long-term impact does TASMU aim to have on Qatar’s society, economy, and global technological standing?

TASMU is creating a lasting impact, en-visioning a future where technology is deeply woven into the fabric of society. It plays a pivotal role in fostering a techno-logically advanced and connected society, driving economic growth and solidifying Qatar’s position as a global leader in innovation. TASMU, with its unique ecosystem designed to pilot, test, and nurture new and innovative ideas and solutions, along with the TASMU Plat-form as its technological backbone, emphasizes the importance of collaborative efforts between public and private sec-tors in advancing toward Qatar National Vision 2030. Our legacy as a flagship pro-gram is to instill an ideology that champions progress through unity and innovation. This approach serves as a model to inspire future generations, and other countries, to appreciate the importance of collective efforts in advancement.

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