Doha: Qatar has continued to accelerate its digital transformation journey in 2025, strengthening national readiness and reinforcing its regional and global standing in advanced technologies and artificial intelligence, according to the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT).
Over the past decade, Qatar has invested heavily in digital infrastructure and policy frameworks to modernise services and diversify its economy. In 2025, several key milestones further advanced this agenda, including Qatar hosting MWC25 Doha for the first time in the MENA region, the second edition of World Summit AI Qatar, and the launch of the country’s first international Quantum Computing Hackathon.
MCIT highlighted the rollout of major national initiatives during the year, including the Digital Inclusion Index Report 2024, the National Digital Authentication and Trust Services Strategy, and the GovAI Program. These were supported by new global and local partnerships aimed at accelerating the adoption of AI use cases across government entities.
The ministry said Qatar’s strong digital infrastructure, mature policy environment, and skilled national workforce provide a solid foundation for delivering a new generation of AI-powered public services. These services are expected to improve quality of life and enhance Qatar’s competitiveness regionally and globally.
The GovAI Program is closely aligned with Qatar’s National Digital Agenda 2030, placing artificial intelligence at the core of the country’s economic and social development strategy. The Digital Agenda 2030 itself has been recognised by the United Nations as a global best practice in digital transformation and published as a reference model for other countries.
MCIT reaffirmed its commitment to building an advanced digital ecosystem through integrated policies and effective partnerships, supporting a knowledge-based economy in line with Qatar National Vision 2030. Strategic priorities include strengthening Qatar’s role as a hub for digital innovation, advancing secure and sustainable digital government, investing in digital human capital, and leveraging AI to enhance public-sector efficiency.
Progress was also reported in the adoption of generative AI tools. MCIT announced the graduation of the first cohort of government entities participating in the Microsoft Copilot Adoption Program, with phase two expanded to include 17 additional government and semi-government organisations. Phase one achieved a 62 percent adoption rate, with more than 9,000 active users completing 1.7 million tasks and saving over 240,000 working hours through automation.
In recognition of its efforts, Qatar received multiple regional awards in 2025, including three GCC Digital Government awards in Kuwait, the Arab Digital Economy Award in Dubai, and recognition of 15 technology leaders at the ninth Qatar Digital Business Awards.
