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Qatar Digital ID Card

By Ola Diab The Ministry of Interior has launched a new app, Qatar Digital ID Card, to provide an easy way to access electronic services on their website.

During the 14th Milipol Qatar 2022 in May 2022, the Ministry of Interior (MOI) launched the Qatar Digital ID Card (QDI) application with an aim to reduce identity theft crimes in cyberspace. The new digital application service is available for iOS users, and will include all cards issued by MOI, including your Qatari ID, driving licence, and car licence. In addition, it will provide storage and accessibility services for other official cards, and electronically signed and sealed transactions for individuals at MOI. QDI offers the highest degree of confidence for users to obtain their digital identity securely and easily, and it contributes to reducing identity theft crimes in cyberspace. Face recognition has been introduced and stored in MOI's system as a core factor in creating a digital identity, to document the authenticity and validity of the ID of the person. In addition, it ensures the protection of online transactions and solidifies the concept of secure cyberspace. The identity of the user has also been created, upgraded and linked to a distinctive electronic signature of the person, which includes national digital certificates that can be further utilised by the user via the same application, to approve electronic transactions in compliance with the enforced regulations and legislations in the State of Qatar for the sake of protecting these transactions against fraud. The new service provides a practical and reliable process to promote confidence in online or electronic transactions both locally and globally. In addition, electronic seals have been introduced to primarily enable MOI and other affiliated authorities in Qatar to electronically seal their documents and protect them against forgery and tampering. In addition, it helps find easier ways to access copies of official documents to compare documents that have been authenticated through certification and electronic stamping services from the Ministry of Interior's website. The programme will positively contribute in the integration of various digital systems in a more secure and easy way, in addition to maintaining confidentiality and security in the area of sharing and transmitting electronic information. MOI aspires to protect a user's privacy within its national programme that applies maximum security in electronic transactions and international standards through offering accessibility to the electronic government services in a more secure and efficient way. This step comes in the framework of MOI to offer cutting edge and distinguished services for Qatari and non-Qatar users. In addition, it also offers a significant contribution in the national digital transformation and automation systems among all ministries and authorities in the State of Qatar within the persistent efforts aimed at achieving the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030. Currently on Metrash2, there is a digital wallet feature where you can find a digital copy of your ID card, driving licence, vehicle registration and other necessary documents. New e-services on Metrash2 At Milipol 2022, MOI also launched 17 new e-services on Metrash2. The newly added Metrash2 e-services include six services related to residence permits, which previously required visiting the Expatriate Affairs Department. Now, they can be submitted through Metrash2. The new services are: