The Smart Qatar Program (TASMU), one of the key initiatives led by the Ministry of Transport and Communications, has announced its 2020 achievements that were accomplished in cooperation with partners in the public and private sectors. These achievements will help transform Qatar into a smart country and support key sectors in responding and adapting to economic challenges.

With the people at the heart of its strategy, TASMU identified 12 personas that come from all walks of life, from retired individuals, to new moms and blue-collars workers. Studying and understanding their backgrounds, needs, digital skill levels and pain points, TASMU is developing smart solutions and applications that will benefit and empower the people.

Commenting on the achievements, Assistant Undersecretary of Digital Society Development at MOTC Reem Mohammed Al Mansoori said: "TASMU strives to build a smart Qatar that is sustainable and capable of providing a better quality of life for our society. Investing in human capabilities and advanced technology, we are developing smart solutions and applications that will transform our lives for the better by making services more effective and accessible. Our efforts will help build an economy that supports innovation and drives investment. TASMU smart solutions and applications will provide precise analytics and comprehensive insights that will support the countrys decision makers."

She added: "With strength in mission, unity in purpose and agility in problem solving, the TASMU program successfully delivered upon its mandate in 2020. We are proud of the progress the program has achieved by fostering innovation through collaboration and coordination with all stakeholders that will fuel the countrys digital transformation. We still have a lot of work ahead of us, as we need to intensify and focus our efforts in order to support Qatars economic competitiveness and contribute to digital position and role as an innovation hub in the region."

For his part, Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad bin Nasser Al Thani, Chief Commercial Officer at Ooredoo, the lead partner of the consortium that has been awarded the TASMU Central Platform development contract at QITCOM 2019, said: "We are proud that Ooredoo is supporting this smart city project for the Ministry of Transport and Communications and the State of Qatar, working with esteemed organizations including malomatia, Microsoft, Delta Partners, PWC, Accenture, Atos and other consortium members. These members include the best global corporations and the brightest local talents, offering the ideal combination to launch a platform that can compete internationally".

He added: "The TASMU Central Platform will be a key enabler for the Smart Qatar Program and the State of Qatar in our drive towards achieving the Qatar National Vision 2030, and we are honored to be a pivotal part of this mission. The Platform will also accelerate the growth of the smart city ecosystem and facilitate launch-to-market for use case providers to enhance citizens lives. We are also excited to announce that we are taking part in an Acceleration Program, as part of the Smart Qatar Central Platform initiative, aimed at helping start-ups in Qatar and beyond, enabling them to become part of this smart city program and contribute to the growth of Qatars digital economy and ecosystem".

Commenting on the achievements of TASMU in the healthcare sector, Dr. Juliet Ibrahim, e-Health Director at Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), said: "TASMU is a highly valued program for the health sector in Qatar, as it will provide smart services that aim to improve the timeliness and convenience of healthcare services, as well as support improved health outcomes through innovative digital services and applications."

Director of Strategy and Projects Management Office at Qatar Olympic Committee Eng. Fahad Ebrahim Juma Al Muhana said: "Digital transformation, sustainability and knowledge management are the foundations of the Qatar Olympic Committee's strategy, where digital transformation contributes to enhanced performance and increased organizational effectiveness, as well as the development and progress of human and technological capabilities, to keep up with the pace of evolution and acceleration in the technical world. Working and collaborating with the Smart Qatar (TASMU) Program contributes to these strategic pillars of the Committee."

"It also increases cooperation between the Qatar Olympic Committee and other institutions that support and contribute to the Sports sector and the Olympic movement. The projects and performance indicators that have been worked on within the system of governance and management of integrated projects are a qualitative shift in the framework of institutional work between several entities. They also help meet future challenges, build on achievements, and connect relevant resources with the goals of the Committee," he added.

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