HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani highlighted the significance of the event as a milestone in the journey of technological evolution.

Web Summit Qatar 2024 opened its doors Monday at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC), bringing together thousands of entrepreneurs, investors, and global leaders from across the globe.
The historic four-day event, being held for the first time in the Middle East, sets the stage for a convergence of creativity, innovation, and technological advancement, according to the organisers.

Speaking at the opening session, HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani highlighted the significance of the event as a milestone in the journey of technological evolution.
“Web Summit Qatar 2024 serves as a milestone on this incredible journey of technology evolution, a moment to reflect on our progress and envision the steps that we must take to chart the course ahead, he said. “It’s more than just a gathering, it is a melting pot of the brightest minds in our world today. Coming together to form the future in a region with unlocked potential”.

HE Sheikh Mohammed underlined Qatar’s efforts and resources to establish a unique platform for fostering innovation, creativity, and human potential. In the last 20 years, he noted that the country witnessed remarkable advancements across various sectors.
He announced that Invest Qatar recently launched ‘Startup Qatar’, an online platform for information, support and opportunities offered to startups. This programme, he noted, provides startups a single portal to access funding, support services and incubation programmes, government grants and networking events.

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