The pavilion of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) TASMU (SMART Qatar) entered the Guinness World Records Book, by recording the longest independent concrete structure built using 3D printing technology.

On this occasion, H.E. Minister of Communications and Information Technology Mohammed bin Ali bin Mohammed Al Mannai stated that the Guinness World Record is not only a symbol of innovation and achievement, but also a testimony to the State of Qatar's commitment to transcending all boundaries in the field of technology, promoting fruitful cooperation, and providing innovations that improve peoples lives, as MCIT pavilion is tangible evidence of the technological progress witnessed by the State of Qatar, where traditional values are in harmony with advanced technology to meet global challenges, noting that this serves as an of inspiration for all humanity.

The Ministry's pavilion was built on an area of 170 square meters with a height of 12.4 meters, and was designed in the form of a tower consisting of ten levels with seven bricks in each row. It was built from 75 individual pieces printed with 3D technology, to be an ideal example of fruitful cooperation between different talents and experiences, and a living example of transforming ambitious visions into tangible reality.

MCIT is actively contributing to Expo 2023 Doha as an event that is in line with Qatar National Vision 2030 and focuses on sustainability and innovation. The Ministry's pavilion represents its commitment to providing technology-based solutions and enhancing efforts made in support of sustainability endeavors that are in the interest of residents, citizens, companies and visitors in the State of Qatar.

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