iHeartMedia an official podcast partner at Web Summit Qatar 2026

Doha, Qatar: The Government Communications Office (GCO) announced today that iHeartMedia, the world s biggest podcast publisher, will be the official...

Doha, Qatar: The Government Communications Office (GCO) announced today that iHeartMedia, the world's biggest podcast publisher, will be the official podcast partner for the Web Summit Qatar 2026. The summit is set to take place from February 1-4 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC).

The third edition of Web Summit Qatar is set to bring together more than 30,000 technology and business leaders, founders, world-leading investors, media and more than 1,600 startups.

The summit will see a host of iHeartMedia's most prominent podcasters, producers, and executives participate in a range of events that will include educational sessions, live podcast recordings and Center Stage content like fireside chats, panel discussions and Q&A sessions.

"Welcoming iHeartMedia and its globally recognized podcast talent to Web Summit Qatar 2026 reflects our broader ambition to strengthen our creative economy and to support the growth of creative and digital industries as engines of sustainable development," said Director of the Government Communications Office, Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al-Thani when commenting on the announcement.

"This partnership creates opportunities for knowledge exchange and new forms of digital expression that empower local talent and creators to strengthen Qatar’s position as a hub for global media, content creation and innovation," he added.