Qatar Celebrates Digital Leaders at 2025 Business Awards
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– The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology announced the winners of the 9th Qatar Digital Business Award 2025, celebrating digital transformation excellence under HE Minister Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai’s patronage.
– HE Al Mannai emphasized that the awards symbolize technological creativity and highlighted how AI, cloud computing, and data analytics are improving efficiency in national industries.
– He credited startups and SMEs as vital to Qatar’s digital leadership, shaping the economy and regional innovation through long-term strategic vision.
– The 2025 edition received 341 submissions, with 40 projects advancing after a rigorous four-stage evaluation by 35 experts, leading to winners across 13 categories.
– Assistant Undersecretary HE Reem Al Mansoori stated the awards reflect Qatar’s commitment to nurturing its digital ecosystem, with digital investment now a core pillar of sustainable economic growth.
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has officially revealed the recipients of the Qatar Digital Business Award 2025, marking the ninth edition of this prestigious event. Held in Doha, the ceremony celebrated outstanding achievements in digital innovation and transformation throughout the nation. Under the distinguished patronage of His Excellency Minister Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai, the event brought together leading figures from Qatar’s technology and business sectors to honor those driving the country’s digital evolution.
This national platform continues to acknowledge organizations and individuals who are actively contributing to Qatar’s digital transformation. It plays a crucial role in strengthening collaboration between the public and private sectors while advancing the country’s strategic goal of building a knowledge-based economy.
During his address, HE Al Mannai described the awards as a hallmark of technological creativity and a powerful catalyst for innovation. He pointed out that emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and data analytics are revolutionizing local industries by boosting operational efficiency and enhancing the quality of services delivered to the public.
“Our leadership in digital transformation stems from a clear, long-term strategic vision and persistent dedication,” His Excellency stated. “Small and medium-sized enterprises, along with dynamic startups, are central to this achievement. They are instrumental in molding the digital economy and reinforcing Qatar’s status as a regional hub for innovation and competitiveness.”
This year’s competition drew an impressive 341 entries from businesses operating in various key sectors. A thorough, four-stage evaluation process was carried out by an independent committee of 35 specialists. From this rigorous assessment, 40 projects progressed to the final round, with winners ultimately chosen across 13 distinct award categories.
2025 Award Recipients
Best Digital Transformation: Ooredoo, Monaqasat
HE Reem Al Mansoori, Assistant Undersecretary of Digital Industry Affairs at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), highlighted the growing importance of the awards, saying:
“The Qatar Digital Business Award underscores our commitment to fostering a vibrant national digital ecosystem and empowering institutions to drive innovation. The level of maturity shown by this year’s participants demonstrates that digital investment is now a key pillar of Qatar’s sustainable economic growth.”
(Source: MEA Tech Watch)
