Ministry of Health and Prevention bags prestigious ICT Leadership Awards 2023

• The award recognizes those who have excelled in information and communication technology within government institutions and companies.

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has won the prestigious ICT Leadership Awards 2023, recognizing excellence in technological leadership and innovation on a global scale. The accolade was conferred for MoHAP’s outstanding information security project, known as the “Zero Trust project,” which is designed to safeguard data and information security using the latest security methodologies.

The ICT Leadership Awards are particularly focused on recognizing entities and individuals in government institutions and companies who have excelled in driving technological transformation and developing innovative solutions, and improving service delivery. Hamda Al Mazmi, Head of Infrastructure Section at MoHAP, received the award on behalf of the Ministry during a ceremony held in Dubai in the presence of a number of ICT leaders and innovators from the region.

Samir Al Khouri, Director of the Information Technology Department at the Ministry, said: “We are truly proud of receiving the ICT Leadership Awards 2023, which reflect the Ministry’s commitment to embracing innovative solutions in the realm of information technology. It’s a testament to MoHAP’s keenness to utilize latest technologies to advance the healthcare sector in the country.”

“Winning the award also showcases our team’s dedication to innovation and digitization, positioning them at the core of our operations. This approach allows us to adapt to changes effectively and reaffirms the Ministry’s keenness to use technology as a means to provide high-quality, sustainable healthcare services while enhancing the competitiveness of the healthcare sector in the country,” Al Khouri stated.

The CXO Insight Middle East Awards programme recognises entities and companies that have made exceptional business decisions by harnessing emerging technologies. It provides a platform to honour technology leaders from various sectors for their significant contributions and innovative approaches to the growth and development of the ICT sector in the region.