The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the field of communications and information technology with the Republic of Rwanda.
The MoU was signed by the Qatari Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Mr. Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai, and Minister of Information Technology, Communications, and Innovation in Rwanda, Ms. Paula Ingabire.
The agreement was signed during an official visit by an official delegation from the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology in Qatar to the Rwandan capital. This visit is part of the state’s efforts to enhance collaborations in the field of information and communication technology in Africa.
According to the statement, the areas of collaboration include public key infrastructure, formulation of information and communication technology policies and strategies, and support for research and development in artificial intelligence (AI). Further, they intend to collaborate on exchanging of experiences in digital transformation and eCommerce, cooperation in smart cities, and in cross-border data flow.
Qatari Minister of Communications and Information Technology stated that, “This collaboration is a testament to our commitment to promoting innovation and technological advancement on both local and international levels.”
Mr. Al Mannai further added that this partnership aims to strengthen synergy for mutual growth and development, fostering knowledge and resource exchange in various key areas of the information and communication technology sector.
