Qatar is set to establish a unified digital ID system as part of its National Digital Authentication and Trust Services Strategy for 2024-2026. This initiative aims to enhance trust in electronic transactions, protect personal data, and improve information security .The unified digital ID will grant users access to various digital services without requiring multiple identities. This move is expected to bolster the national economy’s competitiveness.
The strategy has a four-tier approach, focusing on reinforcing the current authentication system, improving data sharing, drafting legislative frameworks, and operationalizing a digital government system. It also targets four key impact areas: enhancing service delivery, boosting cybersecurity, spurring innovation, and promoting digital integration. The initiative is a major component of Qatar’s digital transformation journey. By developing an advanced technical and legislative infrastructure, Qatar aims to achieve its National Vision 2030.
