QRDI Council & MoL to drive innovation in Qatar’s labor sector

By Shilpa Annie Joseph, Official Reporter
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The Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation (QRDI) Council’s flagship program, Qatar Open Innovation (QOI), has announced the launch of Open Innovation Opportunities in partnership with the Ministry of Labor (MoL) in Qatar.

This collaboration represents a significant milestone to enrich the technology sector and promote innovation. QRDI’s QOI program, known for its dedication to fostering innovation, introduces an Innovation Opportunity geared towards transforming the certification attestation process and document analysis for Qatar’s Ministry of Labor

Ms. Nada Al Olaqi, Director of Research, Development, and Innovation Programs at the QRDI Council stated that, “Our collaboration with the Ministry of Labor in Qatar marks a pivotal moment in innovation and technology. QRDI Council, through the Qatar Open Innovation Program, aims to foster partnerships between government entities and local and international technology-based companies, to achieve more excellence, development, and innovation in the government sector.”

“These partnerships will empower government entities to serve as testbeds for piloting innovative technologies, effectively addressing various critical challenges they face. Involving government entities in our initiatives is crucial for establishing a robust and vibrant national innovation system in Qatar, aligning with the efforts to build a sustainable society and a knowledge-based economy, a pivotal objective outlined in the National Vision 2030,” Ms. Al Olaqi added.

As per the statement, the QOI program has consistently provided a unique opportunity for innovators to collaborate with leading organizations, industry experts, and mentors to develop and scale their ideas.

Dr. Noura Ghanem Al-Hajeri, Director of Planning, Quality, and Innovation, at The Ministry of Labor said that, “Launching these initiatives in partnership with QRDI Council signifies our commitment to modernize Qatar’s labor sector. The opportunities, ‘Certification Attestation Process – Optimization through Blockchain Technology’ and ‘Artificial Intelligence Driven Document Analysis for Qatar’s Ministry of Labor,’ aim to enhance the efficiency of labor policies and regulations. They will streamline processes, reduce manual labor reliance, and ensure compliance with Qatari law and cybersecurity standards, ultimately enhancing efficiency and advancing the levels of excellence and innovative effectiveness in Qatar’s labor sector.”

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