Qatar is focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and energy sectors, aiming for greater collaboration with the United States. Sheikha Mayes Al-Thani, from the US-Qatar Business Council, emphasized the importance of talent development alongside capital investment to drive growth and innovation in these strategic areas for sustainable economic development.
Qatar’s metaverse campaign, developed by Q Life, attracted over 15.9 million visitors in eight weeks, showcasing the country’s landmarks and culture through immersive experiences. The campaign, including virtual visits to Lusail Stadium and Souq Waqif, significantly boosted interest in Qatar, with 92.7% of participants considering visiting in the next year.
Qatar is hosting the 2nd edition of the e-government workshop for the MENA region, focusing on digital transformation. The workshop aims to develop a regional methodology for evaluating the EGDI and enhance collaboration among countries to share best practices in digital governance, supporting Qatar’s Digital Agenda 2030.
Qatar’s Ministry of Municipality has launched 17 new agricultural services on the ‘Oun’ app as part of its digital transformation initiative. These services include permits for importing agricultural products, productivity certificates, and approvals for agricultural worker recruitment. The project aims to enhance efficiency, simplify procedures, and support smart city development.
Cyber First Qatar 2025 brought together over 300 cybersecurity leaders to discuss enhancing the country’s digital security, in alignment with Qatar’s National Cybersecurity Strategy 2024–2030. The event highlighted AI’s role in cybersecurity, efforts to protect critical infrastructure, and initiatives to foster innovation and resilience in Qatar’s digital transformation.
Media City Qatar has partnered with the German Press Agency (dpa) to establish a regional editorial hub in Doha, set to launch in June 2025. This collaboration aims to enhance news coverage across the GCC, support Arabic content, and foster Qatari talent through training and development.
The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has issued the Consumer Protection Policy for the Postal Sector and the Regulation for Postal…
Qatar’s Digital Agenda 2030 aims to make the country a global tech hub, with AI, blockchain, and fintech driving innovation in key sectors. Builder.ai’s Vahe Torossian highlights Qatar’s $2.5bn investment in AI and its potential to create 26,000 jobs, making Qatar a leader in the region’s digital transformation.
Apple Pay is expanding in the UAE and Qatar by adding support for new card networks, including UAE’s Jaywan and Qatar’s Himyan. This will allow more customers in both countries to use Apple Pay for secure mobile transactions, enhancing the service’s reach and accessibility in the region.
Qatar’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has partnered with Microsoft to support startups and foster digital innovation. The initiative aims to provide mentorship, access to technologies like AI and cloud computing, and training programs to enhance competitiveness, aligning with Qatar’s Digital Agenda 2030 and strengthening its tech ecosystem.
