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Qatar Tribune
3 days ago
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Media City Qatar receives AI Excellence Award at Google Cloud Summit Doha 2025
DOHA: Media City Qatar received the prestigious 'Innovative Partnership Driving AI Excellence Award'at the Google Cloud Summit Doha 2025, recognizing its leadership in AI-driven media innovation. As the event's Exclusive Media Partner, Media City Qatar advanced its vision to cultivate innovation and growth within Qatar's media industry. The summit also provided a platform to facilitate key discussions on AI and media transformation, foster dialogue among media and technology leaders, and strengthen collaboration across both sectors. Held at the Qatar National Convention Centre, the summit brought together more than 1,500 attendees, including Google Cloud partners, government officials, customers, and industry leaders, to explore the latest trends in AI, data, cloud, and security. Reflecting on the milestone, Eng Jassim Mohamed Al Khori, CEO of Media City Qatar, said: 'From the Guinness World Record-setting 'Qatar ArtBeat' to our AI-generated podcast at the 2025 'Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg' — which hinted at the future of event coverage and storytelling at major gathering and forums — we've consistently explored how technology can unlock new forms of storytelling. Taking part in the Leaders Connect fireside chat offered a valuable opportunity to reflect on this momentum, and to share insights on where the media-tech ecosystem is headed. Moreover, being recognized with the 'Innovative Partnership Driving AI Excellence Award' affirms we're on the right path, and a reminder that our work to drive innovation across the media landscape is just beginning.' Media City Qatar's presence at the Google Cloud Summit Doha 2025 reaffirmed its position as a catalyst for next-generation of media and technology. As the media landscape continues to evolve, Media City Qatar remains focused on building a thriving ecosystem where storytelling, technology, and talent converge, and looks ahead to deepening its collaborations to shape the future of content and innovation. As part of its contribution to the event, Media City Qatar hosted the official Media Hub, offering a space for 30 journalists and media professionals to cover the summit, conduct interviews, and network. Media City Qatar also hosted a strategic booth at the summit, allowing attendees to connect with its team and learn more about its offerings to support media innovation and entrepreneurship. Media City Qatar was honoured during the summit with the prestigious 'Innovative Partnership Driving AI Excellence Award'presented by Google Cloud. The recognition reflects Media City Qatar's growing role as a catalyst for AI innovation in the nation and beyond, highlighting its successful collaborations that merge creativity with cutting-edge technology.
Qatar Tribune
25-05-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
MCQ, QDB partner to boost media entrepreneurship
Media City Qatar (MCQ) and Qatar Development Bank (QDB) have signed a Cooperation Agreement to strengthen Qatar's creative and cultural industries ecosystem by advancing innovation, nurturing global talent, and expanding opportunities for media startups. Signed during Day 3 of the 2025 'Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg', the agreement marks a joint effort to support media entrepreneurship in Qatar. The agreement outlines a comprehensive framework to support Qatar's media and creative economy through six strategic areas. These include joint efforts to identify and support large-scale media productions aligned with the nation's cultural and export priorities, as well as the launch of a co-branded acceleration program in partnership with QDB's Creative and Cultural Industries Hub (SCALE7). (QNA) page 2
ILoveQatar.net
24-05-2025
- Business
- ILoveQatar.net
Media City Qatar and QDB sign strategic agreement to boost media startups and creative economy
Media City Qatar and Qatar Development Bank (QDB) have signed a Cooperation Agreement to strengthen Qatar's creative and cultural industries ecosystem by advancing innovation, nurturing global talent, and expanding opportunities for media startups. Signed during Day 3 of the 2025 'Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg', the agreement marks a joint effort to support media entrepreneurship in Qatar. The agreement outlines a comprehensive framework to support Qatar's media and creative economy through six strategic areas. These include joint efforts to identify and support large-scale media productions aligned with the nation's cultural and export priorities, as well as the launch of a co-branded acceleration program in partnership with QDB's Creative and Cultural Industries Hub (SCALE7). This program will provide hands-on support to startups through workshops, masterclasses, hackathons, and pitching events, aiming to spotlight high-potential ventures and connect them with top investors and industry leaders. The agreement names Media City Qatar as an official partner in QDB's Talent Community Program, supporting startups and helping attract creative talent. Together, they will share opportunities, explore co-investments, and help startups grow across the region and beyond. Media City Qatar and QDB will also promote the Startup Qatar Investment Program, invite each other to events, and work with key partners to strengthen these efforts. CEO of Media City Qatar Eng. Jassim Mohamed Al Khori said: "Our commitment to startups is no coincidence: over 60% of our 200+ licensed companies are startups. That is why partnering with Qatar Development Bank is a natural next step in our mission to build a vibrant culture of media entrepreneurship in Qatar". He added: "This Cooperation Agreement is designed to accelerate the growth of both our current and future licensed companies. By combining our strategic platforms with QDB's startup expertise and investment channels, we are creating real pathways for media entrepreneurs to scale and innovate. This will enable them to produce content that contributes meaningfully to the country's creative GDP." CEO of Qatar Development Bank Abdulrahman Hesham Al Sowaidi commented: "This partnership reflects a shared vision for building the next generation of media entrepreneurs who contribute to shaping Qatar's creative economy". He stressed: "By bringing Media City Qatar on board as an official partner in our Talent Community Program, we are enriching the national startup ecosystem with creative talent ready to scale, directly contributing towards building the knowledge-based economy and Qatar's 2030 objectives. The agreement also sets the stage for establishing the first media sector accelerator under our Creative and Cultural Industries hub, Scale7, designed to empower innovation across the national media landscape". He added: "Beyond talent development, this collaboration expands our capacity to back ambitious media ventures and accelerate their path to regional and global relevance. This partnership also enables us to promote the Startup Qatar Investment Program further and provide an investment platform for Media-sector startups." Media City Qatar, as the official partner of the Forum, continues to forge high-impact partnerships that unlock new value for Qatar's media sector and contribute to the national knowledge-based economy goals of Qatar National Vision 2030. (QNA)
Qatar Tribune
24-05-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Media City Qatar, QDB partner to boost media entrepreneurship, creative talent
DOHA: MediaCityQatar and Qatar Development Bank (QDB) have signed a Cooperation Agreement to strengthen Qatar's creative and cultural industries ecosystem by advancing innovation, nurturing global talent, and expanding opportunities formediastartups. Signed during Day 3 of the 2025 'Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg', the agreement marks a joint effort to supportmediaentrepreneurship in Qatar. The agreement outlines a comprehensive framework to support Qatar'smediaand creative economy through six strategic areas. These include joint efforts to identify and support large-scalemediaproductions aligned with the nation's cultural and export priorities, as well as the launch of a co-branded acceleration program in partnership with QDB'sCreative and Cultural Industries Hub (SCALE7). This program will provide hands-on support to startups through workshops, masterclasses, hackathons, and pitching events, aiming to spotlight high-potential ventures and connect them with top investors and industry leaders. The agreement namesMediaCityQatar as an official partner in QDB's Talent Community Program, supporting startups and helping attract creative talent. Together, they will share opportunities, explore co-investments, and help startups grow across the region and and QDB will also promote the Startup Qatar Investment Program, invite each other to events, and work with key partners to strengthen these efforts. CEO ofMediaCityQatar Eng Jassim Mohamed Al Khorisaid: "Our commitment to startups is no coincidence: over 60% of our 200+ licensed companies are startups. That is why partnering with Qatar Development Bank is a natural next step in our mission to build a vibrant culture ofmediaentrepreneurship in Qatar". He added: "This Cooperation Agreement is designed to accelerate the growth of both our current and future licensed companies. By combining our strategic platforms with QDB's startup expertise and investment channels, we are creating real pathways formediaentrepreneurs to scale and innovate. This will enable them to produce content that contributes meaningfully to the country's creative GDP." CEO of Qatar Development Bank Abdulrahman Hesham Al Sowaidi commented: "This partnership reflects a shared vision for building the next generation ofmediaentrepreneurs who contribute to shaping Qatar's creative economy". He stressed: "By bringingMediaCityQatar on board as an official partner in our Talent Community Program, we are enriching the national startup ecosystem with creative talent ready to scale, directly contributing towards building the knowledge-based economy and Qatar's 2030 objectives. The agreement also sets the stage for establishing the firstmediasector accelerator under our Creative and Cultural Industries hub, Scale7, designed to empower innovation across the nationalmedialandscape". He added: "Beyond talent development, this collaboration expands our capacity to back ambitiousmediaventures and accelerate their path to regional and global relevance. This partnership also enables us to promote the Startup Qatar Investment Program further and provide an investment platform forMedia-sector startups." Media City Qatar, as the official partner of the Forum, continues to forge high-impact partnerships that unlock new value for Qatar's media sector and contribute to the national knowledge-based economy goals of Qatar National Vision 2030.
Qatar Tribune
21-05-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Media City Qatar, Microsoft join hands to accelerate innovation in media and creative technology
Tribune News Network Doha Media City Qatar and Microsoft Qatar have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance digital innovation in Qatar's media and creative technology sectors. The agreement, formalised on Day 2 of the 2025 'Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg', outlines a shared vision to strengthen media entrepreneurship and drive collaboration on training, mentorship, and startup advancement. The collaboration will leverage the upcoming strategic initiative of Media City Qatar, 'Media Innovation Lab', to enable technology access, deliver upskilling and training programmes, and provide mentorship opportunities and support for startupsand SMEs. It also includes cooperation on innovation challenges, joint research and development (R&D) initiatives, and co-branded events aimed at accelerating Qatar's creative economy. Microsoft Qatar will also support the development of Media City Qatar's unified digital platform and explore further opportunities to enable local media startups through shared events, marketing campaigns, and public relations activities. Eng Jassim Mohamed Al Khori, CEO of Media City Qatar, said: 'This collaboration with Microsoft reflects our shared belief in the power of technology to shape what comes next forthe media sector. At Media City Qatar, we are committed to supporting the next generation of media and technology talent through innovation, training, and entrepreneurship. Signing this MoU during the 2025 'Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg,' where technology is one of this year's key pillars, underscores our role in advancing a creative and knowledge-based economy aligned with the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030.' Lana Khalaf, country manager of Microsoft Qatar, said: 'We are excited to partner with Media City Qatar in developing a future-ready media ecosystem. As technology advances rapidly, we are keen to support in enabling human talent and industry transformation. This collaboration aims to build that talent, support startups, and invest in skills and technology to drive the creative economy forward.' Media City Qatar, as the official partner of the Forum, continues to forge high-impact global partnerships that accelerate growth across the local media and technology sectors. In 2023, it signed a multi-year agreement with Bloomberg Media to continue hosting the 'Qatar Economic Forum' through 2027, supporting its growth as a global platform for innovation and strategic dialogue.
