The opening of Web Summit Qatar 2026 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre marks a fundamental shift in how the Middle East engages with the global technology sector.
For years, the region was viewed primarily as a source of liquidity, a passive limited partner funding innovation in distant hubs. However, standing on the ground in Doha, it is clear we are witnessing a reversal of that flow. Through a synchronized deployment of sovereign capital, regulatory reform, and industrial localization, the State of Qatar is positioning itself…
