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Al Jaber said that although there has been a rise in internet penetration it was still low compared to the rest of the developed world.
She added that online content is a good indicator of progress because the primary catalysts for growth in Arabic content are offered through initiatives such as e-government.
"Our new government portal 'Hukoomi' has been the culmination of a great deal of research into what citizens should have easily available to them," she told OBG.
"The best way for us to measure the success and usage of our content is in the number of transactions recorded over a given timeframe, which we have seen rise greatly as content is added and new services are offered."
In addition to increasing Arabic content, Al Jaber said that ictQATAR has a strategy to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of SMEs.
ictQATAR will create a legal framework to help SMEs invest in information systems, increase software and internet access to make businesses more efficient and conduct a series of seminars to increase SMEs' awareness about best practices on technology adoption.
The Report: Qatar 2008, the latest of OBG's annual business guides to the emirate, is rated as the premier guide for foreign direct investment into Qatar's vibrant economy.
The 270-page publication with an international distribution of 71,000 is published for the fifth consecutive year in partnership with Qatar National Bank for capital markets, Clyde and Co for legal affairs, and Deloitte for accountancy framework.
The Report: Qatar 2008 is published for the fifth consecutive year in partnership with Qatar National Bank for capital markets, Clyde and Co for legal affairs, and Deloitte for accountancy framework.
Available in print form and online, it is part of the range of OBG's publications, which are renowned as leading sources of information on developing and emerging economies around the world.
Posted by Ehab Al-Abbadi
