Qatar Tourism has announced that the Hayya platform has been awarded the Silver Stevie Award in the Innovation in Public Administration category at the 2026 Middle East & North Africa Stevie® Award, recognising its role in transforming travel, tourism and event management through advanced digital solutions.
Hayya was selected for its continued evolution into a comprehensive digital platform for e-visa processing, event access and accreditation, supported by seamless integration with government systems. This ecosystem is further strengthened by a portfolio of complementary solutions, including the Hayya Mobile App, Hayya Portal (HMP), the Hayya Accreditation and Credentialing System (HACS), Hayya Move, the Hayya Reporting System (HRS), and the Group Visas and Accreditations Service (GVA), collectively enhancing operational efficiency and the overall user experience.
The platform’s innovation is reflected in its adoption of advanced technologies, including optical character recognition to minimise manual input, artificial intelligence for photo compliance verification, and NFC-enabled passport scanning to simplify data entry.
Mr
Saeed Al Kuwari, Director of Hayya, said: ‘This recognition reflects Hayya’s continued development as a national platform supporting digital transformation across the tourism ecosystem. We remain focused on advancing solutions that enhance operational efficiency and deliver a seamless experience for visitors and partners, while contributing to the long-term development of Qatar’s tourism sector.’
Commenting on the awards, Ms. Maggie Miller, President of the Stevie® Awards, said: ‘We are delighted to recognise the achievements of such a diverse group of organisations across the MENA region in the 2026 edition of the Middle East and North Africa Stevie® Awards. We look forward to celebrating Stevie winners during our gala event on September 11 at the InterContinental Hotel, Istanbul, Trkiye. The quality of nominations received this year was exceptional, and the programme continues to grow, reflecting the strong pace of innovation across the region.’
Operated by Qatar Tourism, Hayya serves as the State of Qatar’s official e-visa platform and central digital gateway, streamlining access to the country through integrated visa processing and event services within a single, user-friendly interface.