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Media City Qatar attends Web Summit in Lisbon

Published: 13 Nov 2024 - 09:22 am | Last Updated: 13 Nov 2024 - 09:22 am
(From Left to Right) Chief Executive Officer of Visit Qatar Eng. Abdulaziz Ali Al Mawlawi, Chairman of Qatar Tourism H E Saad bin Ali Al Kharji, CEO of Media City Qatar Eng. Jassim Mohamed Al Khori and CEO of Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (Invest Qatar) Sheikh Ali Alwaleed Al Thani at the event.

(From Left to Right) Chief Executive Officer of Visit Qatar Eng. Abdulaziz Ali Al Mawlawi, Chairman of Qatar Tourism H E Saad bin Ali Al Kharji, CEO of Media City Qatar Eng. Jassim Mohamed Al Khori and CEO of Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (Invest Qatar) Sheikh Ali Alwaleed Al Thani at the event.

The Peninsula

DOHA: Media City Qatar participates at Web Summit 2024, as part of Qatar’s delegation, held in Lisbon, Portugal, from November 11-14, 2024. This strategic presence underscores Qatar’s ambitions to attract global tech leaders and foster a business-friendly environment in Doha, supporting the city’s emergence as a leading destination for digital media and technology innovation companies, in alignment with Qatar National Vision 2030.

During the event, Media City Qatar joins other participating organizations from Qatar at the summit to highlight the country’s growing digital ecosystem and state-of-the-art facilities, actively engaging in networking opportunities with industry professionals, investors, and innovators.

With a focus on AI, digital media, and cutting-edge technologies, Media City Qatar aims to attract global talent and foster strategic partnerships.

In recent times, Qatar is expanding its appeal as a prime destination for businesses seeking to establish or extend their presence in the Middle East. As a global hub, Qatar now ranks 3rd in MENA and 5th globally in the National Entrepreneurship Context Index (2024 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor), with $1bn invested in its first venture capital fund for SMEs and startups. Consistently ranked highly across various global indices, Qatar is celebrated for its cultural vibrancy, world-class safety, and high quality of life, offering a unique blend of tradition and modernity.

Reflecting on these developments, CEO of Media City Qatar Eng. Jassim Mohamed Al Khori said, “By participating in Web Summit 2024 in Lisbon