The second day of Web Summit Qatar 2026 signaled a decisive shift in the Middle East’s technological trajectory, moving from the projection of ambitious visions to the tactical operationalization of a sovereign digital economy.
At the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, the narrative focused on the localization of critical assets, the institutionalisation of fintech, and the transition from smart to cognitive urban environments.
A central pillar of the day’s proceedings was the drive for digital sovereignty. Iman Al Kuwari, director…
