Qatar’s Journey Towards Digital Innovation

Qatar has made significant investments in digital infrastructure to bolster its technology sector, creating new opportunities and fostering innovation. The country is emerging as a leader in digital transformation with ICT spending in Qatar projected to reach US$6.2 billion by 2026, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 9.2%.

The country’s digital economy is rapidly expanding across diverse sectors, including cloud technologies as well as Industry 4.0 innovations such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, blockchain, big data and analytics.

Recently, Qatar launched its Digital Agenda 2030, a comprehensive roadmap aimed at enhancing digital infrastructure, accelerating economic growth and building a future-ready society. It is designed to contribute 26,000 jobs and add 40bn QR to the economy.