AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoQatar Digital Skills: The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB) with MCIT rolled out government AI and digital readiness workshops, training staff on Microsoft 365 and practical AI use for project management and data-driven decisions. Qatar Cybersecurity Win: Qatar’s National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) won the WSIS 2026 Award again for its National Cybersecurity Training Programme, beating global entries in the ICT security category. Qatar Smart Mosque: Qatar opened its first smart mosque in Muaither, powered by solar energy, adding a new tech layer to local religious infrastructure. Qatar Finance Tech: Deutsche Bank expanded in Qatar with a Research Centre of Excellence, building on its Qatar Financial Centre presence and deepening regional research capabilities. Qatar Aviation/Travel Tech: Hamad International Airport and Qatar Airways pushed biometric “Fast Pass” across hundreds of touchpoints, aiming to speed up passenger processing. Regional Tech & Energy: ADNOC ordered four new LNG carriers in China, while helium export controls from Russia are squeezing China’s semiconductor supply chain—an indirect reminder of how Gulf energy and tech links ripple globally. World Tech Policy: The Quiet Skies Act in the US targets in-flight voice calls, as satellite connectivity makes the old ban harder to enforce. Sports Tech Debate: VAR controversies at the 2026 World Cup keep fueling calls for clearer limits on tech-assisted refereeing.
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