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GSMA MWC25 Doha To Accelerate Middle East’s Digital Future

Qatar is gearing up to host a gathering of global tech leaders focused on driving digital transformation, innovation, and collaboration across the Middle East.

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1 year ago

June 9, 2025

Nour Nasir

gsma mwc25 doha to accelerate middle east's digital future

Preparations are well underway for MWC25 Doha, the highly anticipated premiere edition of the GSMA’s prestigious Mobile World Congress (MWC) series in Qatar. Scheduled for 25-26 November 2025 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), the event promises to be a pivotal gathering for industry leaders, innovators, startups, and policymakers aiming to shape the future of digital societies in the Middle East and globally.

Announced as Qatar accelerates its transformation into a leading global digital hub, MWC25 Doha will spotlight emerging technologies, foster international collaboration, and showcase groundbreaking technical solutions. Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, emphasized the strategic importance of hosting MWC, highlighting its role in strengthening Qatar’s digital influence and facilitating meaningful global partnerships.

MWC25 Doha’s rich conference program will address key topics crucial for the region’s digital advancement, including AI, intelligent economies, connected industries, 5G infrastructure, fintech, cybersecurity, smart mobility, data infrastructure, and IoT solutions. Attendees can expect thought-provoking keynotes, high-level summits, and focused discussions guided by global tech experts and visionaries.

“MWC25 Doha marks a significant milestone in fulfilling Qatar’s Digital Agenda 2030 and the broader goals of Qatar National Vision 2030,” said H.E. Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai, Minister of Communications and Information Technology of Qatar. “This event demonstrates Qatar’s unwavering commitment to establishing itself as a regional hub for digital innovation and building a future-ready, knowledge-based economy”.

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GSMA’s Director General, Vivek Badrinath, underscored Qatar’s strategic importance as the MWC’s regional host city: “Doha exemplifies the Middle East’s leadership in creating advanced digital societies. Qatar’s dynamic initiatives in 5G, AI-driven infrastructure, smart cities, and sustainability investments make MWC25 Doha an essential experience for technology stakeholders globally”.

As the Middle East continues its rapid journey of digital transformation, MWC25 Doha provides a unique platform to accelerate collaboration and drive technological innovation to shape the region’s future.

For more information and updates, visit the official MWC25 Doha website.

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For etisalat, More Bandwidth Is A Matter Of Digital Sovereignty

The etisalat group plans to expand its international capacity from 20 Tbps to more than 500 Tbps by 2030, with new routes designed for speed and resilience.

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2 days ago

October 6, 2026

Nour Nasir

for etisalat, more bandwidth is a matter of digital sovereignty

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By 2030, etisalat group plans to lift its international connectivity capacity to more than 500 terabits per second (Tbps), more than 25 times the 20 Tbps it has today. The group presented the expansion as preparation for rising AI demand and an important move for the UAE’s digital sovereignty.

His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, witnessed the launch of the project, which covers the UAE and international markets. Sheikh Mansour is also Chairman of the Emirates Investment Authority, etisalat group’s main shareholder.

He emphasized the role of coordinated national efforts in advancing the UAE’s AI and digital economy ambitions. “AI is a central pillar in our development journey moving forward,” he said, adding that developing the country’s digital capabilities would empower every institution, public and private, to build and innovate with AI “at the scale the coming decade will demand”.

“This project reflects our conviction that the UAE should not simply adopt AI, but govern it and build with it,” said H.E Jassem Mohamed Bu Ataba Alzaabi, Chairman of etisalat group. “That requires digital infrastructure at a scale that would prepare us for the future”. He cast greater international connectivity as a strategic answer to the challenges of processing and moving data globally.

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Beyond raw bandwidth, the expansion will introduce new connectivity routes intended to improve reliability and efficiency, and Alzaabi tied them directly to the sovereignty goal. “Delivered through diversified routes and low-latency design, the project is set to keep the country’s connection to the global digital economy fast, direct and resilient, while ensuring the UAE’s digital sovereignty,” he said.

He also linked the plan to the group’s 50-year commitment to building infrastructure for the nation. The announcement didn’t mention what the expansion will cost. Nor did it name the new routes or say who will build them, the details that would show what digital sovereignty means in practice.