GCO signs MoU with Amazon Ads to support Qatar’s digital economy

Doha, Qatar: The Government Communications Office (GCO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Amazon Ads to collaborate on projects that...

Doha, Qatar: The Government Communications Office (GCO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Amazon Ads to collaborate on projects that support Qatar’s digital transformation journey.

Under the agreement, Amazon Ads will establish its presence in Qatar by providing educational and training programs for the current and next generation of business leaders.

The first program, the Digital Academy, will cover topics such as digital media, advertising and technology.  Amazon Ads will also offer support and training to Qatari businesses seeking to sell on their online platform, helping them grow and reach a global customer base. 

Additionally, the GCO will collaborate with Amazon Ads to help promote Qatar as a global destination by reaching relevant audiences internationally.

The MoU was signed by GCO Director Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al Thani and International Expansion Managing Director EMEA and Southeast Asia at Amazon, Rayan Karaky, during a ceremony held in Doha yesterday.