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Visit to Qatar

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

after my first visit to the country of Qatar. The government of Qatar hosted the conference, and underwrote travel and accommodation. Mada: Qatar Assistive Technology Center Since the conference didn’t get formally going until noon on Sunday, I had the chance to squeeze in a morning visit to Qatar’s ICT Ministry.

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Qatar 'requires' World Cup visitors to install state-sponsored 'spyware' on their phones

TechSpot

Qatar is a small country located on the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. It serves as the host for this year's FIFA World Cup, scheduled to run from November 20 to December 18. Most notably, it is the first time the World Cup has been hosted by an Arab nation.

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Qatar Interview Series: Learn About Hukoomi - Qatar's e-Government Portal

Forum One

Our second interview focuses on Hukoomi , Qatar's e-government portal. Hukoomi is the official gateway to all the information and services you need to live, work, or stay in Qatar. We interviewed Mohannad Naim, who spoke about Hukoomi and it's future. read more.

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Quick-commerce startup YallaMarket eyes Saudi Arabia and Qatar next year after U.A.E expansion

TechCrunch

YallaMarket, a Dubai-based quick-commerce startup, is planning to expand within the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E), and to enter Saudi Arabia and Qatar next year, to tap the appetite for speedy and convenient grocery shopping. The startup, which was formally launched last month, is expanding in the U.A.E

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Qatar Interview Series: Learn How Mada is Leading the Way in Global Web Accessibility Standards

Forum One

Welcome to the first of our ongoing interview series on organizations in Qatar that are doing great things in the online space. Qatar is deeply invested in the innovation of information technology, and eager to see its citizens adopt new tools and resources as they become available in the global arena. read more.

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Bookshare without Borders: #3/3

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

In 2011, we began collaborating with the Mada Center (Qatar Assistive Technology Center) to create accessible Arabic-language digital books. To increase utilization of our Arabic collection, Mada offers free Bookshare memberships to qualified individuals in Qatar as well as training and advice on the use of assistive technology.

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Abu Dhabi sovereign-wealth fund invests nearly $600M in Reliance Retail at $100B valuation

TechCrunch

The investment follows KKR and Qatar Investment Authority together investing $1.7 Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is investing $597 million in Reliance Retail, valuing the largest Indian retail chain at a whopping $100 billion. billion in the Indian firm, which is part of Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries.

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