Global telecom and tech leaders converge on Qatar as MWC25 Doha nears
The inaugural edition of MWC25 Doha is approaching, and with it, a transformative moment for the Middle East’s digital landscape. Organized by the GSMA in partnership with Qatar’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT Qatar), the event will take place on 25–26 November 2025, at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC).
MENA TECH will serve as a media partner for MWC25 Doha, supporting its position at the intersection of global connectivity, policy, and frontier technologies. The event aims to highlight Qatar’s expanding role in shaping the next generation of digital societies.
MWC25 Doha will bring together a diverse global ecosystem that includes senior executives, technology leaders, policymakers, investors, innovators, and startups from more than 60 countries. Over 200 keynote speakers and experts from organizations such as the Digital Cooperation Organization, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Khalifa University, ITU, STC Group, Beyon, Telefonica, Cohere, and Dell Technologies will convene to explore emerging trends across AI nexus, intelligent economies, and connected industries.
The exhibition floor will host more than 230 exhibitors and sponsors representing global and regional industry leaders, including Cisco, Google, Huawei, Microsoft, Dell, Mannai, Ericsson, Mastercard, Istanbul Chamber of Commerce, Ooredoo Group, Vodafone Qatar, ZTE, NCSA, Qatar University, Strategy&, and PwC Middle East.
The GSMA Pavilion will offer advanced technology showcases, including XR and VR experiences in collaboration with Khalifa University, while GSMA Open Gateway will enable live demonstrations of network APIs powering real-time remote vehicle control.
MWC25 Doha will also feature the regional debut of 4YFN, showcasing over 100 startups from Qatar and around the world, with 40 Qatari startups leading the national delegation. The startup platform will host investors, venture studios, innovation hubs, and global accelerators. Highlights include participation from UTOPIA Capital Management, Barca Innovation Hub, Media City Qatar, Qatar Development Bank, QSTP, QRDI, and the GSMA Mobile for Development (M4D) initiative.
A major highlight of this edition is the GSMA Ministerial Programme, the world’s leading forum for ministers, regulators, and policymakers shaping global digital policy. Alongside it, the GSMA Digital Leaders Programme will convene top C-suite executives to discuss responsible AI, intelligent infrastructure, and accelerating innovation across key sectors, including finance, mobility, and energy.
Smart City Expo Doha, held in parallel, will bring global thought leaders from MIT Media Lab, Microsoft, and top urban innovation institutions to discuss connected infrastructure, smart services, disruptive technologies, and digital economies shaping the cities of the future.
As Qatar continues to expand its digital infrastructure and diversify its economy, MWC25 Doha stands as a catalyst for partnerships and investment. This event represents a significant step forward for Qatar’s Digital Agenda 2030 and reinforces Doha’s status as a global meeting point for technology and innovation. With its influential roster of participants and agenda-setting discussions, the event is expected to unlock new opportunities for collaboration and set the direction for the region’s next chapter in digital transformation.
