Duha Ali Al-Buhendi is a leading voice in digital transformation and inclusion, serving as Director of the Digital Society and Digital Competencies Department at Qatar’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT). With two decades of experience spanning telecommunications, innovation, and entrepreneurship, Duha has been instrumental in shaping Qatar’s digital agenda and empowering its citizens to thrive in the digital economy.

At Capacity Middle East, Duha will spotlight Qatar’s pioneering Digital Inclusion Index (DII), a replicable and state-of-the-art national framework designed to measure, monitor, and advance digital participation across all segments of society. The Index addresses challenges such as equitable access, digital literacy, and adoption of emerging technologies, while ensuring that no community is left behind in Qatar’s rapid digital transformation.