Doha: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has announced applications opening to participate in the World Summit Awards 2024 (WSA 2024) competition. This call invites individuals, companies, and local institutions to submit their best digital projects and applications to represent the State of Qatar globally. Interested participants can submit their applications through the award's website at https://wsa-global.org/contest/submission-guide/ until August 25, 2024. This initiative aims to integrate the efforts of individuals, companies, and all entities in Qatar's digital transformation journey, enhancing Qatar's global standing and aligning with the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030 and Digital Agenda 2030 (DA2030). The World Summit Awards 2024 competition is held annually to honor and encourage innovative digital projects that use modern technology to address social challenges and enhance the daily lives of citizens. The World Summit Awards 2024 include eight categories: Gove rnment and Citizen Engagement; Health and Wellbeing; Learning and Education; Environment and Green Energy; Culture and Heritage; Smart Settlements and Urbanization; Business and Commerce; Inclusion and Empowerment. The assessment of Qatar's projects is overseen by a local jury comprising experts and specialists. The jury will choose one qualified nominee from each award category to represent Qatar globally. Projects must meet stringent evaluation criteria, necessitating full implementation on the ground; prototypes or drafts are not eligible for consideration. In this context, HE Assistant Undersecretary for Digital Industry Affairs at MCIT, Reem Mohammed Al Mansoori, said: "The World Summit Awards 2024 competition is a vital platform for adopting digital transformation and enhancing creativity. Participating in this competition will enhance the overall quality of life and provide a unique opportunity for companies and individuals to showcase their innovations globally. Based on this, we strongly encourage all innovators and entrepreneurs across Qatar to participate in this competition, as it represents an exceptional opportunity to highlight and promote Qatari's innovative projects." The World Summit Awards competition aims to raise awareness of the best digital content, which enhances the ability to positively change communities by promoting the best emerging digital projects and innovative applications that contribute to building a developed digital infrastructure. Source: Qatar News Agency
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