{
  "id": 19138029,
  "title": "Qatar hosts Ministerial Roundtable to discuss ICT sector priorities",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/qatar-hosts-ministerial-roundtable-to-discuss-ict-sector-priorities",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T10:02:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/09/11/2026/qatar-hosts-ministerial-roundtable-to-discuss-ict-sector-priorities"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar witnessed a ministerial roundtable focused on the future of the information and communications technology (ICT) sector on Sunday. The event, chaired by HE Minister of Communications and Information Technology Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai, aimed to explore key priorities shaping the ICT landscape as the world prepares for the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference 2026.\n\nThe roundtable, titled \"The Doha Declaration: Leading Digital Transformation Towards a More Inclusive and Sustainable Future,\" gathered ministers and senior officials from ITU Member States. It served as a platform for dialogue, exchange of views, and identification of areas requiring enhanced coordination and international cooperation in the ICT sector's evolution.\n\nHE Minister of Communications and Information Technology Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai highlighted the rapid pace of change in the communications and information technology sector, emphasizing the necessity for collective efforts to keep up with emerging opportunities and challenges. He expressed optimism that the discussions in Doha would contribute to building consensus on shared priorities and facilitating international cooperation toward tangible outcomes.\n\nDuring the roundtable, participants discussed crucial topics such as meaningful and universal connectivity, network and service development, and the resilience and continuity of digital infrastructure. They also examined the opportunities and challenges posed by emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence and satellite communications.\n\nThe discussions centered on the Doha Declaration, aiming to derive shared messages that could guide international cooperation and bolster countries' capacity to leverage the benefits of technological progress.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, hosted a ministerial roundtable in Doha on Sunday to discuss key priorities shaping the future of the information and communications technology (ICT) sector, ahead of the opening of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 (PP-26).</p> <p>The…",
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}