Doha: The MWC25 Doha Conference, scheduled to be held in the State of Qatar on November 25 and 26, will host more than 200 speakers and around 150 entities participating in the exhibition accompanying the conference, which is held under the patronage of HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani. The conference, which focuses on the mobile network ecosystem, will feature representatives from 60 countries, more than 40% of whom hold leadership positions.
According to Qatar News Agency, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and the GSMA Association held a press conference Tuesday, during which Assistant Undersecretary for Digital Industry Affairs at the Ministry of Communications Reem Mohammed Al Mansoori, CEO of GSMA John Hoffman, Director of Public Relations and Communication at the Ministry Khalid Tais Al Jumaili, and Chief Marketing Officer at GSMA Lara Dewar discussed the latest updates and details regarding the inaugural edition of MWC25 Doha, and the importance of this event in enhancing the mobile network ecosystem and operations.
HE Minister of Communications and Information Technology Mohammed bin Ali bin Mohammed Al Mannai stated that hosting the inaugural MWC25 Doha is a significant milestone for Qatar and the region. It reflects Qatar's commitment to advancing digital transformation under the Digital Agenda 2030 and Qatar National Vision 2030, as well as positioning Doha as a global meeting point for technology, policy, and innovation.
The press briefing was followed by the signing of five Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) agreements with Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), Qatar University, Media City Qatar, Ooredoo, and Vodafone in support of the inaugural MWC Doha.
Al Mansoori emphasized that hosting the MWC25 Doha Conference in collaboration with the GSMA Association affirms international confidence in Qatar's position as a pivotal hub in the information and communications technology sector. She explained that the conference serves as a strategic platform aimed at bringing together top leaders, innovators, and investors from around the world to shape shared visions and pioneering solutions that drive the global digital economy forward.
John Hoffman noted that Qatar's hosting of this global event is clear evidence of its expanding role in supporting digital innovation both regionally and internationally and reflects its ambitious vision to build a sophisticated knowledge-based economy.
MWC Doha will take place at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, in partnership with MCIT. The event covers three halls and brings tech pioneers, leading industry voices, and iconic brands to explore how AI, intelligent infrastructure, fintech, mobility, and frontier technologies are transforming economies and societies. The agenda focuses on themes shaping tech and business, including AI Nexus, Intelligent Economies, and Connected Industries.
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