Media City Qatar to accelerate innovation in media supported by Microsoft

Doha, Qatar: Media City Qatar and Microsoft Qatar have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance digital innovation in Qatar s media and c...

Doha, Qatar: 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 during 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 startups and 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.

In addition, Microsoft Qatar will 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.

CEO of Media City Qatar Eng. Jassim Mohamed Al Khori, said, “This collaboration with Microsoft reflects our shared belief in the power of technology to shape what comes next for the 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.”