The General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers has initiated a project to modernize its digital infrastructure with the goals of enhancing system efficiency, advancing digital transformation, and improving technical readiness and operational resilience. The announcement came during a contract-signing ceremony held at the General Secretariat’s headquarters, attended by HE the Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, Ibrahim bin Ali al-Mohannadi.
The contract was signed by Hamad bin Ahmed al-Muhannadi, Secretary-General of the Council of Ministers, and Abdulrahman al-Darwish, CEO of Al Darwish United Group, which owns Qatar Detamination Systems (QDS), the company tasked with implementing the upgrade. Senior officials from the General Secretariat were also present.
The project aims to establish a state-of-the-art integrated technology infrastructure to bolster system security and data protection, focusing on four main priorities: upgrading digital infrastructure, ensuring business continuity, improving the security of applications and online platforms, and strengthening data protection in alignment with international standards and best practices.
Alshayna Ahmed Almaliki, Director of the Information Systems Department at the General Secretariat, emphasized that the initiative goes beyond technical enhancements. She described it as laying the foundation for advanced digital capabilities designed to meet the evolving needs of the institution. Almaliki noted that the new infrastructure would provide greater flexibility in adopting innovative technologies and solutions, thus enhancing the Secretariat’s capacity to respond to rapid changes across government functions.
She further highlighted that investing in digital systems is crucial for long-term institutional development. The project will create a scalable and upgradeable technology ecosystem capable of accommodating future needs and supporting ongoing improvements in work processes. According to Almaliki, the strategic significance of this upgrade lies in converting technology investment into measurable operational efficiencies, enabling departments within the Secretariat to carry out their responsibilities more effectively while aligning technological advancements with institutional objectives.
Overall, the initiative demonstrates the General Secretariat’s commitment to promoting digital transformation through secure and adaptable technology infrastructure, supporting sustainable development. It also represents a key step toward creating an integrated digital workplace that accelerates service delivery and facilitates data-driven decision-making, in line with Qatar’s national vision for a sophisticated and innovative digital government.