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Tribune News Network
Doha
The Qatar e-Government Portal (Hukoomi) has recently signed agreements with a number of ministries on managing the online content and e-services available at the portal and plans to implement more such agreements with all government agencies in Qatar to achieve the best possible functioning and connection with the audience.
The agreements are aimed at coordinating efforts in the management of online content and services a step that helps in providing high-quality and useful information not only for citizens, residents and visitors but also businesses, in line with the strategic goals and objectives of the Qatar e-Government 2020 Strategy.
"We would like to thank all ministries and government agencies for their cooperation with us, which has been making Hukoomi the single access point to all government information and services in Qatar," the Government Portal Department Manager Tareq al Emadi said.
"These agreements are based on government policy to promote the effective use of information and communication technologies as part of the goal of building a knowledge-based society where e-services are available, safe and accessible to everyone," he added.
"For us at Hukoomi," he said,"part of our core mission is reflecting and publishing all the new information and services that ministries and government agencies release across Qatar, aiming at the best user experience and easiest, most efficient access."
Hukoomi, Qatar's e-Government Portal, was first launched in 2008. A new Hukoomi version was launched in 2010 with more improvements, enhancements, services and information. Phase three is currently under development, which, after completion, will be upgraded and enriched with more improvements and features.
Hukoomi now provides nearly 1,300 online services, of which 650 are end-to-end for companies, citizens and residents covering healthcare, education, business and many more.
The portal also features a contact information directory that helps users reach ministries, government agencies and non-government institutions. There are also sections for Qatar news and events that are updated on a daily basis, in addition to laws, legislations and local customs and traditions.
The Hukoomi team can be reached in various languages and through multiple channels by phone on 109, fax at 44069998, SMS and email at [email protected] or instant messaging and WhatsApp on 50078999.
