RAMALLAH, September 7, 2026 (WAFA) – Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa today launched the National Council for Digital Transformation and Future Technology (NDTFT), a national platform bringing together the government, private sector, academics, innovators, and Palestinians around the world under a unified digital vision, as part of the Palestinian Digital Renaissance 2026–2029.
Speaking at an event held following the council’s first meeting, attended by several ministers and officials, as well as representatives of the private and banking sectors, Mustafa said that he views digital transformation not as a technical project, nor simply as the conversion of paper-based transactions into electronic services, but as an economic, developmental, and national project that brings together capabilities and resources and directs them toward shared priorities, creates investment opportunities, enhances the efficiency of national institutions, supports Palestinian companies, and opens new horizons for Palestinian youth and the economy in terms of employment and development.
He emphasized that one of the council’s initial priorities was the adoption of the Digital Prosperity Plan for Palestine, along with its implementation framework and portfolio of projects.
He noted that, going forward, the council’s strategy would shift away from isolated institutional initiatives toward a single, unified national portfolio for digital transformation, guided by clear priorities, defined responsibilities, and measurable performance indicators.
The Prime Minister pointed out that Palestine has taken an important step toward expanding its presence in the regional and international digital economy by signing the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) Charter as part of its process of joining the organization, and launching the Digital Prosperity Plan for Palestine.
Mustafa emphasized that, given the current hardships facing the Palestinian people, there is an unprecedented need for an economy capable of exporting services globally, streamlined government operations, and domestic opportunities that youth can access from within Palestine.
The Prime Minister stated that the government aims to build a digital Palestine driven by Palestinian minds and hands, transforming technology into a new frontier for hope, employment, growth, and sovereignty.
The Prime Minister stated that the government aims to build a digital Palestine driven by Palestinian minds and hands, transforming technology into a new frontier for hope, employment, growth, and sovereignty.
He emphasized that the underlying message is clear: the era of managing digital transformation through isolated, fragmented projects has ended, making way for a unified national program.
He further noted that this initiative is being implemented alongside several international partners—most notably the Digital Cooperation Organization, partners in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and private sector enterprises. He concluded by saying that the government would bridge their national ambitions with global expertise, strategic investments, and both regional and international markets.
It is noteworthy that the formation of the National Council for Digital Transformation and Future Technology is the outcome of more than two years of work under the government’s Digital Transformation Initiative, one of the core initiatives of the National Development and Advancement Program.
In addition to the government, the council’s membership includes the Palestine Monetary Authority, representatives of the private sector, universities and research centers, Palestinian experts abroad, and international partners.
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