Qatar readies for MWC25 Doha under the Prime Minister's supervision
MWC Doha 2025, scheduled to take place on November 25-26, 2025, at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre, is set to be a landmark event in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the State of Qatar will host this first-of-its-kind gathering, reinforcing Qatar's role as a global convener of technology leaders and a regional hub for advanced connectivity, AI integration, and smart infrastructure.
Vivek Badrinath, the director general at GSMA, expressed excitement about bringing MWC to Qatar for the first time. The event, organised by the GSMA in partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) of Qatar, will attract participants from around 60 countries, with 40% being Director level and senior executives.
MWC Doha 2025 focuses on exploring how emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, and digital innovation are shaping the future of economies and societies globally. The event's agenda centers around three main themes: AI Nexus (the transformative power of AI in business, governance, and daily life), Intelligent Economies (the evolution of digital infrastructure, data sovereignty, and smart network deployment), and Connected Industries (integration of technologies in mobility, finance, energy, logistics, etc.). These themes aim to highlight cutting-edge innovations, real-world applications, and policies that will drive the future connected economy.
Key partners and confirmed exhibitors include:
- Strategic Partner: Ooredoo
- Educational Partner: Qatar University (a first for any MWC event)
- Confirmed major exhibitors: Mannai, Cisco, Nokia
- Country pavilions featuring companies from South Korea and Turkey
The event will feature hundreds of global speakers, dynamic networking spaces, and high-level panels. The GSMA Ministerial Programme will bring together regional and international policymakers to discuss the future of the digital ecosystem in the MENA region. This programme will serve as a regional platform for continued collaboration on policies that accelerate innovation, investment, and inclusive digital growth in the MENA region.
MWC Doha 2025 reflects Qatar's commitment to shaping a sustainable, innovation-driven digital economy in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030. Hosting MWC further strengthens Qatar's leadership in advanced connectivity, AI integration, and smart infrastructure, promoting accelerated digital transformation across critical sectors, including government services, education, mobility, commerce, and energy.
In summary, MWC Doha 2025 is a major technology industry event emphasizing AI, 5G, and digital ecosystem development, with prominent global participants and strong local institutional support demonstrating Qatar’s growing status in the digital innovation landscape.
- The GSMA Ministerial Programme during MWC Doha 2025 will gather regional and international policymakers to discuss the future of the digital economy, especially focusing on business, finance, and the role of technology in shaping this dynamic landscape.
- The event, MWC Doha 2025, will showcase exhibitions from key players like Cisco, Nokia, and Mannai, cast light on AI's impact on various industries, such as finance, and exhibit country pavilions representing progress in digital innovation from countries like South Korea and Turkey.
