Media City Qatar, QDB partner to boost media entrepreneurship, creative talent

Doha, Qatar: MediaCityQatar and Qatar Development Bank (QDB) have signed a Cooperation Agreement to strengthen Qatar s creative and cultural industrie...

Doha, Qatar: 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.