Doha: Vodafone Qatar has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with SAWAA Technology for Mobility Services, a digital transformation company specialising in IT and mobile application development, at the Web Summit 2025.

The MoU was formally signed by Mohamed Mohsin Alyafei, Acting Enterprise Business Unit Director at Vodafone Qatar, and Ahmed Shariefi, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SAWAA Technology, in the presence of Baran Yurdagul, Chief Operating Officer at Vodafone Qatar.

With the companies’ combined expertise, the partnership aims to create a platform for growth, presenting new opportunities for startups through various initiatives, including training sessions, consultations, joint product offerings, as well as access to Vodafone Qatar’s cutting-edge digital solutions.

Baran Yurdagul, Chief Operating Officer at Vodafone Qatar commented, “We are honored to partner with SAWAA Technology to leverage our expertise and resources to create impactful solutions that will benefit the local business community. We are aware that SMEs and entrepreneurs are key pillars of Qatar’s economy and are dedicated to contributing to the country’s digital transformation by equipping businesses with the necessary tools to enhance their operations through digital innovation.” 

Ahmed Shariefi, CEO at SAWAA Technology commented, “At SAWAA Technology, we’re driven by innovation, speed and collaboration. We view the partnership with Vodafone Qatar is a pivotal step toward creating impactful solutions that drive growth and real change in the region’s startup ecosystem.” A key player in Qatar’s telecom sector, Vodafone Qatar provides comprehensive digital solutions, catering to consumer and business needs, including various connectivity and Internet of Things (IoT) products that can be applied across industries, in varying contexts, to improve business operations, internal frameworks, employee, and customer experience.