MCIT strengthens international partnership, supports digital transformation at Web Summit

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The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) participated in Web Summit Qatar 2025, during which it reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening international partnerships and supporting digital transformation in the region by signing a series of strategic agreements aimed at enhancing digital co-operation.

MCIT, according to an official statement, also highlighted its efforts to empower startups giving them the opportunities to engage with global experiences, connect with international investors, and contribute to economic growth and innovation.

These initiatives align with the objectives of the Digital Agenda and Qatar National Vision 2030, which aim to drive digital transformation and position Qatar as a key player in global innovation and technological advancement.

The summit witnessed signing of several strategic agreements, including a partnership initiative with Microsoft to launch the Azure OpenAI service in Qatar allowing organisations in the country to enhance their operational efficiency.

A partnership initiative with Huawei was established to support the skills of national talent in technology and digital skills. Furthermore, a long-term partnership with Scale AI was signed to develop innovative AI solutions aimed at improving government services and enhancing the capabilities of national talent and the AI workforce.

The ministry also signed another co-operation initiative with Microsoft to support digital innovation, startups, and entrepreneurs in the ICT sector.

MCIT also organised Masterclasses covering various topics related to AI, smart cities, and digital entrepreneurship. These masterclasses addressed key themes such as standardising digital skills frameworks in Qatar, the impact of AI and IoT on smart city development and healthcare, balancing AI opportunities with associated risks, and global best practices in startup financing and scaling businesses locally and internationally.

Assistant Undersecretary for Digital Industry Affairs at MCIT Reem al-Mansoori said “the participation in Web Summit Qatar 2025 underscores our ongoing commitment to supporting the startup ecosystem and fostering digital innovation in the country.

“The summit witnessed the signing of strategic partnerships with global companies, including Microsoft, Huawei, and Scale AI, which will empower digital entrepreneurs by granting them access to cutting-edge technologies and global expertise,” al-Mansoori added.

MCIT announced the launch of two experimental AI and extended reality initiatives, “AI Sandbox” and “XR Sandbox,” within the TASMU Innovation Lab. These initiatives aim to drive technological progress and innovation in Qatar’s digital entrepreneurship landscape by enabling startups, researchers, and developers to explore experimental solutions in AI and extended reality, expanding their applications to advance economic growth.