The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, has announced its hosting of the World Mobile Phones Conference (MWC DOHA) for a period of five consecutive years, for the first time in the Middle East and North Africa region.
His Excellency Mr. Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, and Mr. John Hoffman, CEO of the International Mobile Network Network (GSMA), signed today the official agreement to host at a ceremony on the sidelines of the Barcelona exhibition and conference of mobile devices (MWC) 2025, attended by senior figures from the association.
His Excellency Mr. Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, stressed that the conference represents a global platform for enhancing cooperation and exchanging knowledge between companies and experts, which contributes to accelerating digital transformation and consolidating the state’s position as a global center for digital innovation in line with Qatar National Vision 2030, pointing to Qatar’s readiness to host the global conference for mobile phones for the first time in the Middle East and North Africa region in a step that reflects its commitment to accelerate the adoption of solutions Digital and enhance its leadership in the telecommunications and information technology sector.
And that this hosting represents a strategic opportunity to attract investments and support the implementation of the digital agenda 2030, noting that this event will contribute to enhancing cooperation between the leading companies in the sector, which opens new horizons for growth and digital innovation in the Middle East and North Africa.
He highlighted that it is expected that the first edition of the conference to be held in Doha on November 25 and 26 next developments in mobile technology, artificial intelligence, financial technology and smart communication will be presented, and will discuss topics related to digital inclusion, sustainability and future technologies, which provides unparalleled opportunities for cooperation and exchange of knowledge.
For his part, Mr. John Hoffman, CEO of the International Mobile Networks Association, said, “We are pleased to announce the launch of the MWC25 mobile phones in Doha as part of the series of the World Conference on mobile phones,” considering the conference a major station that highlights the growing role of the State of Qatar as a global center for digital innovation, as it embodies digital transformation in the Middle East through the areas of artificial intelligence, And advanced fifth generation techniques, smart mobility.
He expected that the State of Qatar hosts the World Conference on mobile phones will contribute to its significant enhancement of its economy, as the event will attract thousands of visitors and participants from around the world, including senior executives, experts and investors in the telecommunications and information technology sector, indicating that the global flow constitutes a strong catalyst for economic growth and a bridge of international cooperation, a platform to highlight the technological capabilities of the Qatari and regional companies, which is, which is It enhances the state’s position as a leading destination for digital innovation and investment in the region and the world.
He added, “This hosting will contribute to attracting foreign direct investments to the State of Qatar, as it will provide an opportunity for international investors to see the attractive investment environment provided by the state, in addition to the advanced infrastructure and the legislative climate in support of entrepreneurship and digital projects,” noting that this hosting is expected to open new horizons for strategic partnerships between Qatari and global companies, which It enhances Qatar’s position as a regional and global center for technology and digital innovation.
On the other hand, the conference will provide the opportunity for government agencies and local companies to interact with the most prominent international experts, exchange knowledge, and see the latest technological trends that can be applied locally to support digital transformation and build a knowledge -based economy.
This hosting will also be an important opportunity for local and regional companies to display their solutions and products on the global scene, and interact with industry leaders and innovators from around the world, and this interaction will contribute to enhancing the competitiveness of these companies and opening new markets for their products and services, which enhances their growth and enabling them to compete at the international level.
It is noteworthy that the International Mobile Networks Association launched regional copies to enhance global innovation, including the World Conference on mobile phones in Shanghai, and the World Conference of mobile phones, Las Vegas, in addition to the World Mobile Conference in Keghali.
The World Conference on mobile phones, which is organized annually in Barcelona, Spain, holds the most important and largest event in the telecommunications and technology sector, and its version for this year addresses a set of various topics that reflect the latest trends and technologies in the mobile phone industry.
It is worth noting that the 2024 edition of the conference witnessed the presence of more than 101 thousand participants from 205 countries and regions, in addition to more than 2700 exhibitors, which highlights the great economic and technological impact of this event.