Doha: Qatari newspapers highlighted in their editorials Monday the launch of the third edition of Web Summit Qatar 2026, as well as HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani's visit to the Summit. The newspapers said that digital transformation and the knowledge-based economy constitute a national priority, noting that the presence of HH the Amir underscored the summit's significance, reinforcing the State of Qatar's message to the world that Doha is firmly positioned at the heart of investment in innovation and human capital, the most sustainable form of investment.
According to Qatar News Agency, Al-Raya newspaper emphasized that Qatar continues to strengthen its active and influential international presence in the technology and innovation landscape, guided by a clear national vision that positions knowledge as a cornerstone of sustainable development and places human capital at the center of the development process. With each new edition, Web Summit Qatar transcends being a mere technical event to become a strategic platform, reflecting the country's ambition to build a diversified economy and enhance its position as a regional and international hub for the digital economy.
The editorial underlined that HH the Amir's visit to the summit reaffirmed that digital transformation and the knowledge economy are national priorities. His Highness's presence transforms the summit from a global technology forum into a Qatari message to the world that Doha is firmly positioned at the heart of investment in innovation and talent. The newspaper noted that Web Summit Qatar 2026 is witnessing unprecedented expansion in terms of participation and international attendance, making its third edition one of the largest technology and innovation platforms in the region and a testament to Qatar's ability to attract major global events and organize them to the highest standards.
Al-Raya concluded by highlighting that Web Summit Qatar 2026 successfully brought together more than 30,000 participants from around the world, with over 1,600 startups taking part, and a dynamic agenda featuring more than 400 speakers from national and international leadership. This momentum underscores Doha's advanced position as a global platform for idea generation, partnership building, and shaping the future of the digital landscape in the region and worldwide.
Meanwhile, Al-Sharq newspaper remarked that the launch of the third edition of Web Summit Qatar 2026, with wide participation from decision-makers, investors, and technology leaders from across the globe, along with major international companies such as Meta and Google, and the presence of 1,600 startups, reflects the status Qatar has attained as a key hub and strategic platform for innovation leaders regionally and globally.
The newspaper characterized HH the Amir's visit to Web Summit Qatar 2026 as a confirmation of the high-level attention and importance accorded by His Highness and the State to this global event. The attraction of more than 30,000 participants from around the world, with representatives from over 120 countries, along with the widespread positive impact achieved by the summit, reflects its growing global standing and expanding international presence.
Concluding its editorial, Al-Sharq affirmed that the importance of the summit lies in its role as a global platform that contributes to stimulating the exchange of expertise, supporting the knowledge-based economy in the region, and opening new pathways for innovation, partnerships, and digital entrepreneurship.