HE The Minister of Communications and Information Technology Inspects the Readiness of Ooredoo Q.P.S.C. and Vodafone Qatar P.Q.S.C. to Deliver Advanced Communication Services during the World Cup

His Excellency Mr. Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, stressed the readiness of telecom companies in the State of Qatar to provide high-level services in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ and their ability to provide a package of advanced technologies that will contribute to the success of the World Cup.

His Excellency said that the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has been working over the past period with the two telecom companies Ooredoo Q.P.S.C. and Vodafone Qatar P.Q.S.C., in coordination with the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy and the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), to ensure the availability of a group of integrated set of telecommunications, internet, and broadcasting services supported by high-tech communication networks.

In this context, His Excellency the Minister of Communications and Information Technology, yesterday visited the service and operation centers of Ooredoo Q.P.S.C. and Vodafone Qatar P.Q.S.C., in order to follow up on the work of the two centers and to see how services are managed and coordinated in the field.

In a statement following his visit to the centers, His Excellency Mr. Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai expressed his satisfaction with the readiness of Ooredoo Q.P.S.C. and Vodafone Qatar P.Q.S.C. to provide high-quality telecommunication services during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ and their ability to accommodate the increasing demand for telecommunications, internet and broadcasting services during the World Cup.

His Excellency said: "The State of Qatar has strong communication and information technology infrastructure through which we can provide high-quality services, whether to the fans of the tournament or to various local and foreign institutions and entities that will benefit from communications and broadcasting services."

His Excellency added: "The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the Communications Regulatory Authority, and the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy have also worked closely with FIFA, to provide an impressive package of services and modern technologies during the World Cup, which will undoubtedly be one of the best tournaments that use the latest advanced technologies contributing to the success of this global event.”

Source: Government of Qatar