Mazad Al Jomrok: Digitizing Customs Auctions for a Smart Qatar

Mazad Al Jomrok: Digitizing Customs Auctions for a Smart Qatar

Mazad Al Jomrok: Digitizing Customs Auctions for a Smart Qatar

Mazad Al Jomrok: Digitizing Customs Auctions for a Smart Qatar

Mazad Al Jomrok: Digitizing Customs Auctions for a Smart Qatar

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Mazad al jomrok cover
Mazad al jomrok cover

Overview

Overview

The platform aims to enhance transparency and public access to customs auctions. Users need to create an account and register to participate in the bidding process, with eligibility criteria including being at least 18 years old and having a valid driver's license. The app is officially regulated by Qatar Customs and provides a secure way to purchase high-value goods through bidding

Market
Title

Government services, e-auction, customs, public sector

Government services, e-auction, customs, public sector

Platform
Title

Mobile application (iOS and Android), web-based platform

Services

Services

Services Provided

Services Provided

Digital Transformation of Customs Auction Process:

In close collaboration with the TASMU Smart Qatar program and Qatars Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Astrolab led the transformation of traditional, manual customs auction workflows into an efficient, fully digitized process, automating everything from product evaluation and auction listing creation to bidding, payment processing, and refunds.

In close collaboration with the TASMU Smart Qatar program and Qatars Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Astrolab led the transformation of traditional, manual customs auction workflows into an efficient, fully digitized process, automating everything from product evaluation and auction listing creation to bidding, payment processing, and refunds.

Integration with National Systems:

Astrolab implemented secure integrations with critical national infrastructure, including Qatar Customs warehouse management systems, the Al Nadeeb Clearance System for customs clearance, and Qatars National Authentication System (NAS) for identity verification, as well as national payment gateways, to deliver a connected and streamlined auction ecosystem.

Astrolab implemented secure integrations with critical national infrastructure, including Qatar Customs warehouse management systems, the Al Nadeeb Clearance System for customs clearance, and Qatars National Authentication System (NAS) for identity verification, as well as national payment gateways, to deliver a connected and streamlined auction ecosystem.

Full-stack Mobile and Web Application Development:

Astrolab designed, developed, and deployed the Mazad Al Jomrok mobile applications for both iOS and Android platforms, as well as the responsive web portal, ensuring a seamless and user-friendly digital auction experience accessible to all users.

Astrolab designed, developed, and deployed the Mazad Al Jomrok mobile applications for both iOS and Android platforms, as well as the responsive web portal, ensuring a seamless and user-friendly digital auction experience accessible to all users.

Ongoing Support and Enhancement:

Astrolab continues to provide maintenance, feature enhancements, and technical support to ensure the platform evolves with user needs and adheres to Qatars Digital Agenda 2030 standards and TASMUs smart government objectives.

Astrolab continues to provide maintenance, feature enhancements, and technical support to ensure the platform evolves with user needs and adheres to Qatars Digital Agenda 2030 standards and TASMUs smart government objectives.

Challanges

Challanges

Challenges: Digitizing Customs Auctions in a National Smart City Context

Breaking Through Loyalty Barriers

challenge of modernizing its customs auction process, traditionally constrained by manual procedures that limited public access and transparency. Prior to Mazad Al Jomrok, citizens and businesses had no easy way to participate in auctions for unclaimed goods, inhibiting marketplace efficiency and economic opportunity.

  • Manual auction processes limiting accessibility and transparency

  • Disconnected customs warehouse, clearance, and payment systems causing operational inefficiencies

  • Need for a secure, unified platform supporting real-time bidding and integrated national identity verification

  • Requirement to align with Qatars Smart Nation vision and TASMUs digital transformation goals

Solutions

Solutions

The Solution: The Mazad Al Jomrok Solution: A Connected Digital Auction Ecosystem

The Solution: The Mazad Al Jomrok Solution: A Connected Digital Auction Ecosystem

National ecosystem for bidders

National ecosystem for bidders

Mazad Al Jomrok is a digital auction platform developed jointly by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and the General Authority of Customs, as part of the TASMU Smart Qatar program. The platform provides exclusive access for users to participate in online auctions of unclaimed customs goods.

Mazad Al Jomrok is a digital auction platform developed jointly by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and the General Authority of Customs, as part of the TASMU Smart Qatar program. The platform provides exclusive access for users to participate in online auctions of unclaimed customs goods.

This initiative leverages TASMUs digital infrastructure to modernize and streamline the auction of these goods, enhancing transparency and accessibility for both individuals and businesses. The app supports Qatars broader vision for smart government services and efficient management of national assets, ensuring secure, user-friendly participation in the process while driving innovation in public sector operations.

This initiative leverages TASMUs digital infrastructure to modernize and streamline the auction of these goods, enhancing transparency and accessibility for both individuals and businesses. The app supports Qatars broader vision for smart government services and efficient management of national assets, ensuring secure, user-friendly participation in the process while driving innovation in public sector operations.

Mazad Al Jomrok is a national initiative under the TASMU Smart Qatar program that aims to create a fully connected digital ecosystem for customs auctions. This platform integrates key national systems including:

Mazad Al Jomrok is a national initiative under the TASMU Smart Qatar program that aims to create a fully connected digital ecosystem for customs auctions. This platform integrates key national systems including:

  1. Qatar Customs warehouse management systems

  1. Qatar Customs warehouse management systems

  1. Al Nadeeb Clearance System for customs clearance

  1. Al Nadeeb Clearance System for customs clearance

  1. National digital identity and payment systems

  1. National digital identity and payment systems

By connecting these critical systems, Mazad Al Jomrok provides a unified and seamless ecosystem for bidders, enhancing efficiency, transparency, and user experience. This integration nsures smooth data flow, secure identity verification, and convenient payment processing within a single platform, exemplifying Qatars commitment to digital transformation and smart government service delivery through TASMUs cutting-edge infrastructure.

By connecting these critical systems, Mazad Al Jomrok provides a unified and seamless ecosystem for bidders, enhancing efficiency, transparency, and user experience. This integration nsures smooth data flow, secure identity verification, and convenient payment processing within a single platform, exemplifying Qatars commitment to digital transformation and smart government service delivery through TASMUs cutting-edge infrastructure.

User-Friendly Interface:

The platform is accessible both through a responsive web portal and dedicated mobile applications available on Google Play and the Apple App Store. It provides a bilingual interface (Arabic and English) designed for easy navigation, enabling individuals and businesses to browse auction listings, explore item details with images and descriptions, and manage bids through an intuitive and seamless user experience.

The platform is accessible both through a responsive web portal and dedicated mobile applications available on Google Play and the Apple App Store. It provides a bilingual interface (Arabic and English) designed for easy navigation, enabling individuals and businesses to browse auction listings, explore item details with images and descriptions, and manage bids through an intuitive and seamless user experience.

Real-Time Bidding:

Users are empowered to view past, live, and upcoming auctions with comprehensive information. After placing a required participation deposit, bidders can join live auctions and place bids instantly in real time, fostering a competitive and transparent auction environment. The platform supports instant updates on bid status to keep users informed and engaged.

Mazad al jomrok real time
Mazad al jomrok real time
Mazad al jomrok real time

Secure Transactions:

The auction system ensures secure and convenient payment processing, integrating with national payment systems. Users can confidently make deposits and payments with automatic refunds for non-winning bids, ensuring transparency and protection of funds throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Notifications:

Participants receive real-time alerts on their auction activities via email and SMS. This includes notifications about auction start times, new bids, winning bids, refunds, and other status updates. These prompt communications ensure users remain informed and can act quickly during time-sensitive auctions.

Results

Results

Results and Impact: Empowering a Smart Nation through Digital Government Innovation

Results and Impact: Empowering a Smart Nation through Digital Government Innovation

  • Successfully auctioned over 100 lots across multiple categories including vehicles, electronics, and jewelry in digital formats.

  • Successfully auctioned over 100 lots across multiple categories including vehicles, electronics, and jewelry in digital formats.

  • Broadened public participation and empowered diverse segments of society to access government auctions.

  • Broadened public participation and empowered diverse segments of society to access government auctions.

  • Positioned Qatar Customs as a pioneer in smart government auctions in the GCC region.

  • Positioned Qatar Customs as a pioneer in smart government auctions in the GCC region.

  • Improved trust and engagement with digital government services.

  • Improved trust and engagement with digital government services.

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Building 198, Street 340, Zone 55, Salwa Road, Azizia Area

P. O. Box : 17222, Doha – Qatar

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