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Naufar advances digital transformation through strategic partnership with MEEZA

November 21, 2023

Naufar, a leading healthcare institution in Qatar, is set to revolutionize its digital capabilities through a strategic collaboration with MEEZA, a prominent Managed IT Service and Solutions provider in the state of Qatar, recently listed publicly, signifies a pivotal. In a landmark move toward comprehensive IT infrastructure revitalization, Naufar will leverage MEEZA’s expertise to migrate to the secure, compliant, and innovative framework offered by the Azure cloud platform, hosted within Microsoft’s datacenter region in Qatar.

Recognizing the global emphasis on digital integration and advancement across industries, the collaborative initiative between Naufar and MEEZA along with the strong partnership with Microsoft underscores a joint dedication to excellence and innovation within the healthcare sector. This partnership signifies a pivotal step towards enhancing Naufar’s operational efficiency, fortifying data security, and enriching patient care services through the utilization of state-of-the-art Microsoft Azure capabilities.

Mr. Saleh Al Muhanadi, Chief Operation Officer of Naufar, remarked on the partnership with MEEZA:” This collaboration marks a journey of growth, innovation, and unwavering commitment. As we embark on this new phase with Meeza, we eagerly anticipate the comprehensive digital transformation it will bring. This advancement is not just a reflection of our dedication to continual service improvement, but it also aligns with our commitment to employ the latest technological solutions that would help individuals and families to overcome substance use disorders, offering evidence-based, personalized treatments and recovery plans, complemented by our innovative approach to precision medicine”.

MEEZA’s renowned expertise in delivering state-of-the-art IT solutions in Qatar, combined with the robust security and leading AI capabilities of Microsoft’s hyperscale Azure cloud platform in Qatar, lays the foundation for a future-ready platform at Naufar. This collaboration is set to streamline operations, prioritize data security, enhance the overall patient experience, and pave the way for advanced analytics in mental health and healthcare research. Notably, this partnership builds upon a successful seven-year alliance between Naufar and MEEZA, dedicated to providing end-to-end IT services in Qatar.

Mr. Mohsin Nasser Al-Ghaithani, Acting Chief Executive Officer, stated: “MEEZA’s partnership with Naufar emphasizes our dedication to spearheading digital transformation in Qatar. By leveraging the capabilities of the Microsoft Azure cloud platform, Naufar is fully equipped to address the ever-evolving demands of the healthcare sector.”

“We at MEEZA are committed to providing excellence, and I am confident that cooperation between all teams will achieve amazing results, which will push us towards a bright and prosperous future together, as we benefit from the latest technological capabilities to overcome challenges, open new opportunities, and achieve unprecedented successes in various fields”.

For her part, Lana Khalaf, General Manager, Microsoft Qatar said, “The migration to Azure cloud platform hosted in our Qatar’s datacenter region will provide Naufar with the agility, security, and scalability it needs to deliver exceptional patient care in the digital age. Together with our partner MEEZA, we are committed to supporting Naufar on its journey to digital transformation and look forward to seeing the positive impact this partnership will have on the lives of patients across Qatar.”

This partnership stands as a pivotal benchmark in the industry’s shift towards digital transformation. It is anticipated that other institutions will follow suit in embracing cloud solutions to elevate their service delivery standards.

 

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About MEEZA

MEEZA QSTP-LLC (Public) is an established end-to-end managed IT services and solutions provider founded in Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), that aims to accelerate the growth of the country and the region through the provision of world-class services and solutions, while providing the Qatari people and others throughout the region with opportunities to undertake fulfilling careers in the IT industry.

MEEZA is a publicly quoted company on the Main Market of Qatar Stock Exchange, open to customers and investors with share capital of 648,980,000 QAR.

The company has five Tier III certified data centers, known as M-VAULTs, offering a guaranteed uptime of 99.98% built to comply with the most exacting international standards enabling businesses to benefit from greater efficiencies and reduce risks.

MEEZA’s offerings include Managed IT Services, Data Centre Services, Cloud Services, and IT Security Services, in addition to expertise in Smart Cities Solutions and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

 

About Naufar

Naufar established based on Emiri Decree (17) for the year of 2015, operates under the umbrella of the Ministry of Public Health. Accredited by a range of distinguished accreditation organizations and is recognized as a leading provider of substance use disorder treatment in Qatar and the region.

Naufar offers a comprehensive suite of medically driven, evidence-based treatments for substance use disorders, adhering to the latest international guidelines, to the state of Qatar and the region.

This includes both outpatient and inpatient residential treatments, ensuring a holistic approach to recovery. As a voluntary, self-admission facility, Naufar upholds the highest standards of confidentiality.  As a voluntary, self-admission facility guarantees anonymity and ultimately helps individuals and families overcome substance use disorders by providing evidence-based, personalised treatment and recovery and an innovative precision-medicine approach.

 

About Microsoft

Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT” @microsoft) enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.