Ramallah: 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.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, Mustafa emphasized that digital transformation is not merely a technical project or the conversion of paper-based transactions into electronic services, but an economic, developmental, and national project. This initiative aims to consolidate capabilities and resources towards shared priorities, create investment opportunities, enhance the efficiency of national institutions, support Palestinian companies, and open new horizons for Palestinian youth and the economy in terms of employment and development.
He highlighted that one of the council's primary goals is the adoption of the Digital Prosperity Plan for Palestine, alongside its implementation framework and project portfolio. Moving forward, the council's strategy will transition from isolated institutional initiatives to a cohesive national digital transformation portfolio, guided by clear priorities, defined responsibilities, and measurable performance indicators.
Mustafa noted that Palestine has made significant strides in expanding its regional and international digital economy presence by signing the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) Charter, marking its process of joining the organization and launching the Digital Prosperity Plan for Palestine.
Given the current hardships facing the Palestinian people, the Prime Minister stressed the unprecedented need for an economy capable of exporting services globally, streamlining government operations, and creating domestic opportunities that youth can access from within Palestine. 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.
Mustafa stated that the era of managing digital transformation through isolated, fragmented projects has ended, making way for a unified national program. He 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. The government intends to bridge national ambitions with global expertise, strategic investments, and both regional and international markets.
The formation of the National Council for Digital Transformation and Future Technology is the result of over two years of work under the government's Digital Transformation Initiative, a core initiative of the National Development and Advancement Program. Besides the government, the council's membership includes the Palestine Monetary Authority, representatives from the private sector, universities and research centers, Palestinian experts abroad, and international partners.