Dubai – HE Mohammed bin Ali bin Mohammed Al Mannai, Qatar’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, was honored with the 2025 Arab Digital Economy Award in the “National Digital Policies” category. The award was presented during the Seamless Middle East 2025 Digital Economy Conference and Exhibition.
This accolade recognizes the Ministry’s critical role in advancing Qatar’s digital economy through national policies and strategic initiatives that promote diversification, resilience, and foster growth opportunities for SMEs and entrepreneurs leveraging modern technologies.
Minister Al Mannai expressed gratitude for the recognition, crediting the wise leadership of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and the strong cooperation between government and private sectors. He emphasized that the award underscores Qatar’s dedication to positioning the digital economy as a foundation for sustainable development and enhanced regional and global competitiveness.
The event also featured the launch of the Arab Federation for Digital Economy’s Strategic Plan 2025-2030, designed to boost Arab digital integration, infrastructure development, and investment in smart digital solutions. Additionally, new international partnerships were announced, including collaboration with China in the digital economy sector.