Official Partners and Sponsors

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) is a driving force behind Qatar’s economic transformation, shaping a competitive, innovative, and investment-friendly landscape. Under the leadership of His Excellency Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani, the Ministry advances Qatar National Vision 2030 (QNV 2030) by strengthening global trade ties, expanding industrial capacity, and fostering a future-ready economy, positioning Qatar as a strategic hub for commerce and industry.

By modernizing business regulations, advancing digital transformation, and scaling high-growth sectors, the Ministry drives sustainable expansion and global competitiveness in line with QNV 2030’s economic development goals. With a forward-thinking approach, MOCI accelerates economic diversification, enhances regulatory frameworks, and attracts foreign direct investment.

Beyond fostering entrepreneurship and industrial innovation, MOCI champions market transparency, fair competition, and consumer protection, ensuring a resilient and open business environment. It collaborates with public and private sectors to cement Qatar’s status as a key economic gateway connecting global markets.

As Qatar solidifies its role as a regional and global economic powerhouse, MOCI remains committed to driving innovation, investment, and long-term prosperity. By fostering open markets, cutting-edge industries, and economic leadership, the Ministry plays a central role in shaping the future of global trade and industry on the world stage.

A Catalyst for Next-Generation Media

Media City Qatar is at the heart of a new era of media innovation – a dynamic hub where creativity and collaboration converge. It serves as a catalyst for businesses, entrepreneurs, and innovators to thrive together. By fostering a vibrant ecosystem, Media City Qatar is driving the growth of the media industry while contributing to Qatar’s economic diversification. A place where every idea is nurtured, Media City Qatar supports a diverse range of talents and an expanding network of over 100 licensed partners, ranging from startups to global industry leaders.

Through mentorship programs, co-working spaces, talent development initiatives, and financial incentives, it empowers individuals and businesses to create impactful content – from immersive storytelling and broadcast journalism to authentic Arabic narratives and groundbreaking content creation projects. Media City Qatar, this is where next is made.

QM, the nation’s preeminent institution for art and culture, provides authentic and inspiring cultural experiences through museums, heritage sites, festivals, public art installations, and programmes. QM preserves and expands the nation’s offerings, sharing art and culture from Qatar, the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia with the world and enriching the lives of citizens, residents, and visitors.

Under the patronage of His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and led by Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, QM has overseen since 2005 the Museum of Islamic Art and MIA Park, Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, the National Museum of Qatar, 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, QM Gallery Al Riwaq, QM Gallery Katara, Tasweer Photo Festival, and Design Doha. Future projects include Dadu: Children’s Museum of Qatar, Art Mill Museum, Qatar Auto Museum and the Lusail Museum.

Through its Creative Hub, QM initiates and supports projects that nurture talent and create opportunities to build a strong and sustainable cultural infrastructure.

Animating everything that QM does is an authentic connection to Qatar and its heritage, a steadfast commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, and a belief in creating value through invention.

QRDI Council is a government entity with the mission to support research, development and innovation (RDI) activities as well as to develop RDI talent in Qatar. The Council strives to make Qatar a top destination for global talent and a pioneering research, innovation, and development hub with its motto “locally empowered, globally connected”.

Playing a pivotal role within the Qatar National Development Strategy, the QRDI Council is actively shaping the Innovation component of the Economic Diversification goal. The Council’s commitment underlines its unwavering dedication to the Qatar National Vision 2030. QRDI Council aims to make Qatar a global innovation hub and a top choice for R&D centers worldwide, seeing RDI as vital for Qatar’s growth and prosperity.

To delve deeper into QRDI Council’s endeavors and vision:
Website: www.qrdi.org.qa

QIA is the sovereign wealth fund of the State of Qatar. QIA was founded in 2005 to invest and manage the state reserve funds. QIA is among the largest and most active sovereign wealth funds globally. QIA invests across a wide range of asset classes and regions as well as in partnership with leading institutions around the world to build a global and diversified investment portfolio with a long-term perspective that can deliver sustainable returns and contribute to the prosperity of the State of Qatar.

QNB Group stands as the leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, recognized as one of the most valuable banking brands in the region. With a robust presence in over 28 countries across three continents, Asia, Europe, and Africa—QNB offers comprehensive financial services and solutions. QNB’s team of over 31,000 professionals is dedicated to driving growth and providing advanced, tailored products and services that meet the evolving needs of customers worldwide.

McKinsey & Company is a global management consulting firm and a trusted advisor to many of the world’s leading businesses, governments, and institutions.

The firm collaborates with organizations across the private, public, and social sectors, leveraging its unparalleled scale, scope, and expertise to address complex challenges that others cannot. With deep functional and industry knowledge, combined with a broad geographical presence, McKinsey tackles critical issues that matter not only to its clients but also to the world at large.

McKinsey partners closely with clients, much like it works internally with its own teams. The firm focuses on building clients’ capabilities and leadership skills at every level, fostering internal support, addressing core challenges, and delivering actionable recommendations. By empowering clients to actively engage in the process, McKinsey helps them lead and sustain the ongoing work effectively.

Edaa (Qatar Central Securities) is the entity responsible for providing central securities depository, clearing, and settlement services in Qatar’s financial market. Operating under the Qatar Financial Markets Authority, Edaa plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity, efficiency, and transparency of the capital market.

Its core functions include the safekeeping of securities, facilitating the transfer of ownership, corporate actions processing, and enabling seamless post-trade services. Edaa also supports market development through innovation, international alignment, and robust infrastructure, positioning Qatar as a competitive and secure investment destination.

HSBC Holdings plc, the parent company of HSBC, is headquartered in London. HSBC serves customers worldwide from offices in 58 countries and territories. With assets of US$3,017bn at 31 December 2024, HSBC is one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organisations.

The Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (Invest Qatar) is responsible for overseeing investment promotion activities, aimed at attracting foreign direct investment into Qatar. Established in 2019, Invest Qatar’s mission is to strengthen Qatar’s position as an ideal investment destination, while facilitating investments that foster economic diversification and development. As the gateway to investment solutions, Invest Qatar connects investors to an integrated ecosystem of business and licensing platforms. The Agency partners with investors throughout their journey, from exploration and setup to expansion, ensuring their long-term growth by providing comprehensive insights into Qatar’s business landscape, sector-specific market knowledge and tailored investment facilitation. The Invest Qatar Gateway, the pioneering digital platform for investors, offers a full- fledged suite of e-services dedicated to facilitating their entry to and expansion into Qatar and the region. It empowers investors with tools to search for and connect with potential partners and discover opportunities in both public and private sectors. It also offers access to resources that support their business growth within Qatar. Through the platform, investors can explore ongoing tenders, establish connections with members and receive direct support from the Invest Qatar Investor Relations team for setting up or expanding their business ventures across sectors.

For more information, please visit www.invest.qa

The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) is a leading onshore business and financial center, offering a world-class business platform for both local and international firms to operate in Qatar and expand into other markets.

Welcoming enterprises of all sizes and from diverse industries, the QFC is committed to positioning Doha as a leading hub for business, innovation, and wealth management.
The QFC operates within its own legal, tax and regulatory framework and provides a range of competitive benefits, including superior operational support, robust regulatory oversight, and efficient judicial processes, all designed to streamline business operations in Qatar.

Currently, the QFC is the platform of choice for over 2,500 companies, creating a community comprising over 12,000 people.

Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) was established in 2018 and launched soft operations in 2020 to oversee and regulate world-class free zones in Qatar and secure fixed investments within the zones. QFZ offers outstanding opportunities and benefits for businesses seeking to establish operations and expand regionally and globally, providing quality infrastructure, a skilled workforce, 100% foreign ownership, access to investment funds, tax exemptions and partnership opportunities with Qatari entities.

For more information on QFZ, visit https://qfz.gov.qa/

Qatar University is one of the leading institutions of academic and research excellence in the GCC region. It provides high quality undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare competent graduates, primed to shape the future of Qatar. The organization’s strong relationship with Qatari society is reflected in its community service efforts and in its vibrant research portfolio that addresses relevant local and regional challenges, advances national goals towards a knowledge-based economy, and contributes actively to the needs and aspirations of the society.

A multiple award-winning airline, Qatar Airways has been frequently recognized as the ‘World’s Best Airline’, ‘Best Airline in the Middle East’, ‘World’s Best Business Class’, and ‘World’s Best Business Class Lounge’. Operating a modern fleet of 260 aircraft as of April 2025, Qatar Airways currently flies to more than 170 global destinations through, Hamad International Airport (DOH) – named the ‘World’s Best Airport’ by Skytrax in 2021, 2022, and 2024, and the ‘Best Airport in the Middle East’ and the ‘World’s Best Airport Shopping’ in 2025.

Ooredoo is Qatar’s leading communications company, delivering mobile, fixed, broadband internet and corporate managed services tailored to the needs of consumers and businesses. As a community-focused company, Ooredoo is guided by its vision of enriching people’s lives and its belief that it can stimulate human growth by leveraging communications to help people achieve their full potential.

Visit Qatar is the main arm of Qatar Tourism, the regulatory body of the tourism sector in Qatar. Visit Qatar’s mission is to promote and expand tourism in Qatar by cultivating its rich culture, developing thrilling attractions, enhancing Qatar’s calendar, becoming the leading MICE destination in the region, diversifying events and luxury experiences. Visit Qatar is rooted in Service Excellence, boosting the entire tourism value chain, and increasing local and international visitor demand in Qatar. Through Visit Qatar’s network of international offices in priority markets, cutting-edge digital platforms, and marketing campaigns, Visit Qatar is expanding Qatar’s presence globally and enhancing the tourism sector.