Despite international efforts, cyber crimes are growing and posing a serious threat to the safety and security of global social, political and economic orders. In this context, Qatar’s efforts in fighting cyber crimes have attained global attention and the nation is leaving no stone unturned in its fight to curb the emerging phenomenon of cyber crimes.
Qatar was also a victim of this heinous crime as immediately before the start of unjust blockade on Qatar, the siege nations went to the extent of using cyber tools to tarnish the image of Qatar. The cyber crime committed against Qatar was not an isolated incident as hundreds of reports on cyber crimes surface from around the world on daily basis.
According to the report of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, around $600bn, nearly one percent of global GDP, is lost to cyber crime each year. This figure alone is enough to understand the gravity of this global threat.
Qatar’s efforts to fight cyber crimes are really the need of the hour and deserve big round of applause. The country always raises voice for enhanced international cooperation to curb the cyber crime and works in close coordination with global agencies to formulate policies and execute measures against this global threat.
Qatar’s commitment and vision to fight cyber crimes are reflected in Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani’s invitation for holding an international conference to discuss ways to tackle it and in His Highness’ assertion that Qatar is ready to host this conference under the auspices of the United Nations and to exert all efforts with international partners to make it a success.
Well cognizant of the consequences of the threat, Qatar also seeks to strengthen its cooperation with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to build national capacities of states to enhance the security of computer networks and support regional and international cooperation to provide a safe and robust cyber environment.
With determination and willpower, Qatar has been making use of all available means to fight cyber threats. The Ministry of Transport and Communications will organise the 5th Qatar IT Conference and Exhibition under the theme “Safe Smart Cities” between October 29 and November 1.
Taking into account the gravity of cyber crimes, Qatar has enhanced its information security within country and is ready to always move an extra mile to extend support to the United Nations efforts to combat cyber crimes by addressing the root causes.
Qatar’s vision to establish and maintain a secure cyberspace to safeguard the national and international interests and preserve the fundamental rights and values of the society has won wide acclaim. Undoubtedly, Qatar’s far-sighted moves will inspire the world to work for a cyber crime free globe.
