MCIT Participates in the WSIS+20 Forum 2025

Reaffirming Qatar’s steadfast commitment to global digital cooperation and its active contribution to shaping the digital future, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) participated in the High-Level Events of the World Summit on the Information Society +20 (WSIS+20) Forum 2025, held from 7 to 12 July. The sessions addressed key themes including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and the advancement of digital government services.

The participation included the attendance of Mr. Hassan Jassim Al Sayed, Minister’s advisor, and Artificial Intelligence Committee Chairman, at the official opening of the WSIS+20 Forum. He also took part in the AI for Good Summit 2025, which featured in-depth discussions on the latest trends in AI, with the presence of leading experts and global decision-makers.

Mr. Al Sayed delivered an intervention during the Ministerial Roundtable, in which he presented Qatar’s national vision for advancing its digital priorities. He highlighted the Qatar’s ongoing efforts to strengthen digital infrastructure, design inclusive and accessible government services, and advance key national AI initiatives, such as the development of the Arabic AI project Fanar, the issuance of Principles and Guidelines for Ethical Use and Development of Artificial Intelligence, and the integration of generative AI technologies in government operations in partnership with leading global tech firms.

MCIT concluded its participation with the session titled “Leaders TalkX: Building inclusive and knowledge-driven digital societies,” which explored ways to promote digital inclusion and expand equitable access to information and knowledge in the digital age. The session also emphasized the importance of developing robust digital infrastructure and forward-looking policies that foster knowledge production and contribute to building more inclusive and sustainable digital societies.

Through this participation, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Qatar’s position on the global digital stage, fostering knowledge exchange, and building strategic partnerships that support digital innovation, sustainable technology solutions, and the country’s leadership in the ICT sector at the international level.