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Over 70 global partners to join Web Summit Qatar 2027

The Permanent Web Summit Organising Committee reviewed the latest preparations for the fourth edition of Web Summit Qatar, taking place in Doha Exhibition and Convention Center from Jan. 31 to Feb. 3,...

Over 70 global partners to join Web Summit Qatar 2027

The Permanent Web Summit Organising Committee met in Doha to discuss preparations for the fourth edition of Web Summit Qatar, set to take place from January 31st to February 3rd, 2027. During the meeting chaired by Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al-Thani, members from government entities and strategic partners were in attendance.

Over 70 global partners have been confirmed to join the summit, highlighting its growing international profile and role in promoting innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic diversification in Qatar. The meeting also focused on the Runway to Web Summit Qatar Embassy Series, which aims to build partnerships and deepen international engagement by connecting startups with investors and global markets.

Additionally, the Road to Web Summit Qatar bootcamp was discussed, a program designed to prepare Qatari startups for investor meetings and the PITCH stage competition at the event. Web Summit Qatar is known as the fastest-growing technology event in the Middle East and North Africa, attracting global technology leaders, investors, and decision-makers to contribute to Qatar's economic diversification and digital transformation efforts.

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