Media City Qatar has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, to drive digital transformation in Qatar’s media sector.
The partnership, revealed during Web Summit Qatar 2025, aims to enhance technological capabilities across the media industry and reinforce Qatar’s position as an emerging global media hub.
The collaboration will create a state-of-the-art smart media campus powered by Huawei. The comprehensive technology infrastructure will integrate AI-powered access control, intelligent shared space asset management, an integrated multi-cloud media platform and next-generation storage architecture for media content. The initiative aims to elevate customer experiences for Qatar’s media and entertainment sector.
Media City Qatar will offer the essential infrastructure and industry support to help media organizations, startups, studios, and content creators adopt these cutting-edge technologies. The initiative falls in line with Qatar National Vision 2030 goals, to enhance the local creative industry and attract global media enterprises.
Eng. Jassim Mohamed Al Khori CEO – Media City Qatar
“Through this collaboration with Huawei Technologies LLC, we are driving a significant shift in the media landscape. This advanced technology will not only boost operational efficiency but also unlock new avenues for creative growth, empowering media organizations to engage on an international scale. Our partnership redefines digital transformation in the region and positions Qatar as a trailblazer in media innovation, setting a new benchmark for the future of content creation and distribution.”
Rico Lin, President of Huawei Gulf North Region, stated that, “This partnership with Media City Qatar marks a pivotal step in advancing the technological infrastructure that powers the media sector. By integrating AI, cloud technologies, and intelligent systems, we are not just evolving the technology landscape but fundamentally transforming how media is created, delivered, and experienced. Together, we are unlocking unprecedented levels of innovation, efficiency, and global collaboration, paving the way for the next generation of media technology.”
Media City Qatar is the Media Village Partner at Web Summit Qatar 2025 for the second consecutive year. The event provides a vibrant space for over 600 international journalists, media professionals, and industry leaders to engage in exclusive interviews, content creation, and networking opportunities.
Additionally, within the Startup Qatar Pavilion, an initiative by Invest Qatar, Media City Qatar spotlighted the country’s thriving media ecosystem, highlighting investment opportunities and business incentives for global media companies.
With over 20,000 attendees, including investors and industry decision-makers, Web Summit Qatar 2025 highlights the nation’s commitment to promoting innovation and attracting top-tier enterprises.
