Sheikh Hamad bin Faisal: Digital innovation is one of the basic pillars of building a sustainable and varied economy
Salem Al -Manna
Qatar Insurance Group, the leading company in the insurance sector in the Middle East and North Africa region, announced the organization of the fourth edition of the Middle East and North Africa Forum for Insurance Technology, and the launch of the opening version of the Middle East and North Africa Financial Technology Forum, as part of a unified event held at the Qatar National Convention Center on May 11 and 12.
This joint event is a strategic step to consolidate Qatar’s position as a regional axis for digital transformation, by enabling financial and insurance technology systems, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030, and the Qatar Central Bank of Technology Bank strategy.
The event will witness the participation of more than 1500 decision makers and innovators, including international speakers, founders of startups, organizational bodies, investors, and directors of insurance and technology companies.
The Insurance Technology Forum will address the topic of “the impact of artificial intelligence on the value chain in the insurance sector”, while the Financial Technology Forum focuses on the future of digital services and smart banking innovations, while highlighting the integration of digital solutions.
The two actors are held in partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology as a major strategic partner, along with both the Commercial Bank and I want Finnette as two strategic partners for the Financial Technology Forum, which reflects the commitment of national institutions to advance the technology -based economic transformation.
Enabling digital systems
In this context, His Excellency Sheikh Hamad bin Faisal Al Thani, Chairman of the Qatar Insurance Group, said, “In the Qatar Insurance Group, we believe that digital innovation is one of the basic pillars of building a sustainable and varied economy. The launch of these two forums under one umbrella embodies our commitment to contributing to the achievement of Qatar National Vision 2030, by enabling digital systems, stimulating investments, and enhancing Qatar’s position as a regional center for innovation in the insurance and financial services sectors ».
The future of financial services
For his part, Mr. Salem Al Mannai, CEO of Qatar Insurance Group, said: “By uniting the Insurance and Financial Technology Forum under one roof, we translate our commitment to support the digital economy in Qatar and stimulate innovation systems. These forums are not just annual events, but rather strategic platforms that bring together companies, investors, and innovators to develop a new future for financial services. We aspire to be a regional center for ideas that have a real influence, and contribute to diversifying the economy and strengthening Qatar’s position on the map of global innovation. ”
Dialogue sessions and interactive workshops
The activities are scheduled to include major words, discussion rings, and applied workshops on the most prominent innovation trends, including: artificial intelligence in insurance and financing, integrated insurance (Embedded Insurance), open banks and organizational frameworks, data and cybersecurity, adventurous capital investments and innovation financing.
The Day of presentations also offers an opportunity for emerging technology companies to display their innovations within the 2025 insurance acceleration program to an audience of investors and strategic partners. The “innovation areas” highlights leading technologies from emerging local and international companies.
Building a joint digital future
By organizing these two forums, Qatar Insurance Group confirms its role as a national engine for digital transformation, a strategic bridge linking the financial and insurance technology sectors, and as an effective contribution to formulating the next generation of financial services in the region.
It is worth noting that registration is now open through official platforms:
Insurance Technology Forum 2025 Mena Insurtech -Summit 2025
Financial Technology Forum 2025 MENA Insurtech -MENA FINTIC SUMMIT
The Qatar Insurance Group is one of the largest insurance companies in the Middle East and North Africa region in terms of the completed premiums and assets, and its market value is more than 7 billion Qatari riyals. With more than 60 years of experience, the group continues its leadership in innovation and digital transformation in the insurance sector.