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In a first for the region, ictQATAR partnered with the International Institute of Communications (IIC) on the Digital Literacy Communications Forum, on February 9, 2010, addressing an issue of primary concern for all, with significant implications for everyone.

Being digitally literate means more than just knowing how to use a computer or surf the internet. True digital literacy requires being empowered with information on how to best use digital communications to succeed both economically and socially.

In an engaging forum hosted today by ictQATAR and the IIC , regional and international experts worked to develop a clear definition of digital communications literacy and define its importance in areas such as business, culture, education and creativity.

The Supreme Council of Information and Communication Technology (ictQATAR) partners with Gartner to deliver an executive technology briefing that will detail how businesses can build successful IT strategies. The event will take place on Wednesday, 30 September 2009 at the W Hotel from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

"Gartner, the world's leading information technology research and advisory company, is delighted to partner with ictQATAR on this briefing. IT strategy creation has always been a high priority for CIOs and our keynote speaker, Dave Aron, Vice President of Gartner's CIO research team, is a true thought leader in this space,"" said Myles Bird, Regional Director, Gartner Gulf.

Qatar has advanced three places in the Global Information Technology Report 2008-2009 - to 29th. The annual Report, released by the World Economic Forum and INSEAD on March 26th, is the world's most comprehensive international assessment of the impact of information and communication technology (ICT) on nations' development and international competitiveness.

This year the Report surveys 134 developed and developing economies that account for more than 98% of world GDP. Last year's report included 127 countries.

The Supreme Council for Information and Communication Technology (ictQATAR)held its second Business Connect Seminar, “Realizing the Power of E-Marketing,” today, January 25th, 2009, at the Ritz Carlton Doha. The Seminar was attended by more than 150 people from the local small and medieum sized businesses.
“Businesses in Qatar need to know how to utilize the internet to market themselves if they want to grow and compete on the global stage. No longer is marketing over the internet optional, it is essential to long-term success. At ictQATAR we are committed to helping local businesses enjoy the benefits of ICT,” said Ali Al-Khulaifi, ictQATAR’s e-Enterprise Manager.