Ministry of Finance Organizes Introductory Session to Establish C4IR in Qatar

Doha: The Ministry of Finance and the World Economic Forum organized an introductory session to establish the Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) in the State of Qatar, with the participation of a number of government entities, the private sector, and academic sector including universities and educational institutions. During the introductory session, the development of a strategy for the center was discussed and its importance and goals were presented to stakeholders. The center aims to harness the potential of Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies to accelerate the realization of sustainable economic growth and the key priorities of Qatar National Vision 2030. In addition to reviewing the center's network around the world, discussion and brainstorming sessions were held with various local stakeholders about potential initiatives in which the center can participate. The primary focus of the center will be on harnessing the full potential of frontier technologies in sustainable de velopment and economic competitiveness, in line with Qatar's national priorities and Vision 2030. The establishment of the center is the result of the agreement signed between the State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Finance, and the World Economic Forum. Source: Qatar News Agency