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QIC Recognized at Google Cloud Summit Doha 2025 for Driving Innovation in Insurance

Qatar Insurance Group (QIC), the leading insurer in Qatar and the MENA region, received special recognition at the Google Cloud Summit Doha 2025 for its innovative approach to transforming the financial and insurance sectors. This honor highlights QIC’s strategic commitment to leveraging advanced technologies and fostering global partnerships.

The summit took place at the Qatar National Convention Centre and attracted over 1,500 attendees, including Google Cloud partners, government officials, enterprise customers, and top technology innovators. The event showcased the latest advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, data analytics, and cybersecurity, all critical to the digital future of the insurance industry.

During the event, QIC Group CEO Salem Al Mannai met with senior Google Cloud executives such as Anthony Cirot, Vice President of EMEA South; Ghassan Kosta, Regional General Manager; and Basel Haddadin, Regional Sales Manager. They discussed ongoing digital transformation projects at QIC and explored new collaborative opportunities.

Specifically, the discussions focused on expanding AI-powered customer experiences, enhancing real-time data analytics, automating operations, and strengthening cloud security measures. These initiatives are essential for QIC’s goal to provide secure, efficient, and customer-centric insurance solutions.

Reflecting on the award, Salem Al Mannai said, “At Qatar Insurance Group, we are reimagining insurance for the digital age by integrating advanced cloud infrastructure, AI, and data intelligence across all aspects of our business. Our partnership with Google Cloud is fundamental to this journey.”

He added, “This recognition at the Google Cloud Summit affirms our strategic commitment not only to digital excellence but also to leading the financial sector’s transformation throughout our region.”

QIC’s recognition at this prestigious summit underscores its role as a digital pioneer in insurance, actively shaping the future of finance through innovation and collaboration.

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