Doha, November 18 (QNA) - The Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) announced that it has obtained the National Information Assurance (NIA) certificate, in coordination with the National Cybersecurity Agency, after fulfilling all the requirements and standards of the approved national certificate for the first phase.

In a press release issued Tuesday, Kahramaa said that this achievement comes as a culmination of its continuous efforts to enhance information security governance practices and raise the level of efficiency and reliability in protecting data and technical systems, in line with the leadership's aspirations for safe and sustainable digital transformation.

On this occasion, HE Chairman of Kahramaa Eng. Abdulla bin Ali Al Theyab stated, "Obtaining the National Information Assurance certificate reflects our firm commitment to applying the highest national standards in the field of information security and confirms our keenness to protect our data and systems in support of the safe digital transformation journey in the country. This achievement is the result of the efforts and continuous cooperation of the working teams to achieve our strategic goals."

Kahramaa's acquisition of this certificate aligns with Qatar's national vision for digital transformation, which aims to build a secure and sustainable technological infrastructure that supports innovation and smart services. This achievement enhances the corporation's ability to provide reliable digital solutions and confirms its leading role in achieving the country's goals toward a knowledge-based economy and comprehensive cybersecurity.

It also affirms Kahramaa's ongoing commitment to developing the cybersecurity system and raising its readiness to face future digital challenges, ensuring business continuity and protecting the interests of all partners and customers. (QNA)