MWC Doha 2025 Unveils Qatar as Emerging Global Tech Powerhouse

Editorial Team

Last updated 10-11-2025

3 min

Qatar will host the inaugural MWC Doha 2025 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre.

Over 200 speakers and exhibitors, including tech giants like Microsoft and Huawei, are anticipated.

The event will cover three main themes: AI Nexus, Intelligent Economies, and Industries Connected.

Regional debuts include Smart City Expo Doha and the 4YFN startup platform.

Five memorandums with local entities will foster real partnerships beyond traditional speeches.

Qatar is gearing up for something rather big later this year – the first-ever MWC Doha 2025, set to take place on the 25th and 26th of November at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre. The event is backed by the GSMA, in partnership with Qatar’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT).

Now, I’ve been to a fair share of tech events across the region, but this one feels like it’s in a different league. More than 200 speakers and an equal number of exhibitors from over 60 countries are expected. Think major names like Microsoft, Huawei, Google Cloud, Vodafone, Ooredoo, Nokia, Cisco, Dell and ZTE — all under one roof. Not to mention, local heavyweights such as Meeza stepping into the spotlight too.

The conference agenda sounds neatly packed. It’ll circle around three main themes: *AI Nexus*, *Intelligent Economies*, and *Industries Connected.* On top of that, the event will also host the regional debut of two major platforms — *Smart City Expo Doha* and *4YFN*, which focuses on startups and innovation. I reckon that mix will make for some lively sessions and plenty of fresh perspectives.

During the press briefing, top representatives from both GSMA and the Qatari government turned up. Among them were Reem Mohammed Al Mansoori, the Assistant Undersecretary for Digital Industry Affairs at MCIT Qatar, and GSMA’s marketing chief Lara Dewar alongside CEO John Hoffman. Their presence set the tone — Qatar’s aiming to position Doha as a genuine global hub for digital transformation and tech dialogue.

As Minister of Communications and Information Technology Mohammed bin Ali Al-Mannai put it, hosting MWC Doha 2025 marks a significant milestone for both Qatar and the wider region, showing the country’s commitment to driving technological collaboration on a global scale. Spot on, if you ask me.

Interestingly, the event won’t just be about speeches and show floors. Five memorandums of understanding are already lined up to be signed between GSMA and a range of local and international bodies — including Qatar’s Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), Qatar University, the Qatar Media City project, and both Ooredoo and Vodafone. That’s where real partnerships get forged, not just words in air-conditioned halls.

And here’s a nice little perk (and something I’m personally quite chuffed about): readers of Arageek can grab an exclusive 50% discount on official registration through GSMA’s site. It’s a decent saving, especially if you’ve been eyeing a trip to see what the future of smart economies and AI might actually look like from a regional perspective.

At Arageek, we’ve always had a soft spot for stories that empower startups and innovators across MENA. I still remember my first regional conference years ago — a bit of a faff at the time, running between booths and coffee stands, but it’s precisely where one sees the spark of ideas catching fire. Well… MWC Doha 2025 feels like the next big ignition point for that spark.

So, if you’re anywhere near Qatar come November, it might be worth jotting those dates down. The future of connected industries and AI-led economies might just be unfolding right there — and believe it or not, the region seems more than ready for it.

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