On November 8, the MWC Doha conference began, organized by the GSMA in Doha at the invitation of Qatar's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.

The goal of MWC Doha is to accelerate digital transformation in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and to contribute to the implementation of Qatar National Vision 2030.

MWC Doha 2026 focuses on three key themes:

•  Artificial intelligence in action

•  Interconnected infrastructure

•  Smart economy

The conference brings together leaders in telecommunications policy, 5G, artificial intelligence, smart cities, and advanced technologies, while its exhibition serves as the largest demonstration venue for technology leaders in the MENA region.

This year, MWC Doha and the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference are being held jointly.

The Conference opened with a welcoming address by Mr. Mohammed bin Ali bin Mohammed Al Mannai, Minister of Communications and Information Technology of Qatar.

The opening of MWC Doha was also attended by:

•  Ms. Doreen Bogdan-Martin, ITU Secretary-General

•  Mr. Vivek Badrinath, GSMA Director General

In an exchange of views, they discussed the value of holding PP‑26 and MWC Doha jointly, agreeing that the potential of digital technologies to improve quality of life can only be realized by combining the efforts of industry and government.

MWC Doha events will take place from November 8 to 10. Access to the conference venue is available to all those registered for PP‑26 without additional registration.

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