MWC26 الدوحة في نسخته الثانية تحت شعار «عصر الذكاء»

Doha will host the second edition of MWC26 Doha from 8 to 10 November 2026 under the theme “The Age of Intelligence” (Arabic: «عصر الذكاء»), according to a post by Qatar’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) on its official LinkedIn account. The promotional card attached to the post shows the conference is organised by the GSMA in partnership with the Ministry.

The Ministry said the conference will spotlight the most important developments shaping the future of technology and the digital economy, with themes ranging from practical applications of artificial intelligence to smart economies and connected infrastructure.

According to the post, the event brings together technology leaders, policymakers and experts to explore innovative solutions and to discuss how modern technologies can be used to develop services, strengthen competitiveness and open new horizons for growth and investment. The Ministry described the conference as a “global dialogue” hosted by Doha and invited readers to discover its main themes and take part.

Why it matters for founders This edition’s themes overlap with the work of many startups in Qatar, particularly those building applied AI, digital services and connected infrastructure. The conference puts policymakers, industry leaders and experts — the audiences the Ministry names as the core of the dialogue — in one place over three days.

When and where The conference opens on Sunday 8 November and closes on Tuesday 10 November 2026 in Doha. The Ministry’s post does not name the venue within the city, nor does it give registration or ticketing details, so anyone planning to attend should check the conference’s and the Ministry’s official channels before going.

How to follow A link to the Ministry’s official announcement is available at startupnews.qa. Startup News will cover what matters for Qatar’s startup ecosystem throughout the three days of the conference.