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Cyber-crime and piracy constitute a significant proportion of crimes that threaten the international peace and security, Qatar has said.
The country has also called for greater efforts to promote policies that ensure all segments of society can enjoy equal access to the opportunities offered by new technologies.
Qatar made the call in a statement delivered by Nayef Majid Al Qahtani, member of the Qatari delegation taking part in the 74th session of the UN General Assembly, before the Second Committee on Information and Communications Technologies for Development.
The statement underlined that Qatar pays particular attention to taking advantage of the tremendous potential offered by and investing in information and communication technology (ICT), and views it as a key enabler for moving towards sustainable development.
In this regard, Qatar’s Ministry of Transport and Communications (MoTC) seeks to build an active, dynamic and secure sector that contributes to the promotion of a diversified national economy that benefits all segments of the society by promoting initiatives of digital government and cyber-security, it said.
In light of the development of cyber-security challenges globally, the ministry has launched several cybersecurity initiatives aimed at protecting Qatar’s ICT systems and infrastructure.
The statement pointed out that the MoTC will organise the fifth edition of Qatar Information Technology and Communication Conference and Exhibition (QITCOM 2019), under the theme ‘Safe Smart Cities’ from October 29 to November 1.
In order to invest ICTs in unlocking the potential of persons with disabilities and helping them to achieve independence and self-reliance, Qatar has launched the Digital Inclusion Strategy and Assistive Technology Centre (Mada) in order to help people with disabilities to achieve their goals and attain equal opportunities in education and employment to enable them live independently, the statement noted.
In light of the threat posed by the high proportion of cyber-crime and piracy crimes on the international peace and security, Qatar has called for concerted efforts to deal with the phenomenon in a manner commensurate with its gravity by punishing those involved in piracy for political or personal gains.
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