Doha: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change's (MECC) Radiation Control Department has introduced an advanced electronic platform aimed at streamlining the process for companies and institutions in the radiation sector to apply for licenses. This initiative is part of the Ministry's broader strategy to embrace digital transformation and enhance government service delivery.
According to Qatar News Agency, the new platform is designed to simplify administrative procedures and improve service efficiency, aligning with Qatar's objectives to enhance governmental performance and service accessibility. Eng. Abdul Rahman Al Abdul Jabbar, director of the Radiation Control Department, emphasized that the platform's launch followed rigorous evaluations and testing to ensure its readiness, and it is continually refined based on feedback from verification, licensing, inspection teams, and the Central Radiation Laboratory.
Eng. Al Abdul Jabbar mentioned future plans to expand e-services and integrate the system with other national institutions to achieve cohesive government operations, particularly in handling imports of radiation materials and devices, which have seen around 70,000 customs shipments in the past two years.
Expert physicist Najla Al Muhannadi highlighted that the platform offers over 60 services, encompassing all stages of the licensing process, from application submission to license issuance and printing. She noted the system's user-friendly design and fast processing capabilities, enabling real-time application tracking. Al Muhannadi also pointed out that comprehensive training provided by the MECC has enhanced user readiness and satisfaction among initial users.
Abdul Latif Al Sada, head of the licensing section at the Radiation Control Department, stated that the department employs a meticulous methodology to evaluate applications and ensure compliance with approved standards. Over the past two years, approximately 3,300 radiation licenses have been issued, underscoring the growing workload and the necessity of developing the electronic system to support it. The department has also organized workshops, training courses, and provided introductory materials on its website to aid in the transition to the new system.
Through this initiative, the MECC seeks to advance digital transformation, improve service delivery, and contribute to national efforts in environmental protection and the safe use of radiation technologies across various fields, including medicine, industry, agriculture, and scientific research.