‘Web Summit Qatar terrific opportunity for shared growth’

Doha, Qatar: Italy marked a significant milestone at Web Summit Qatar 2026 with its first ever institutional participation, underscoring the growing d...

Doha, Qatar: Italy marked a significant milestone at Web Summit Qatar 2026 with its first-ever institutional participation, underscoring the growing depth of relations between Rome and Doha and a shared ambition to expand cooperation in innovation, technology and high-value industries.

The Italian presence is led by a national pavilion, coordinated by the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), under the Embassy of Italy in Doha, showcasing more than 20 innovative Italian companies and startups operating across advanced sectors, including artificial intelligence, fintech, smart cities, digital transformation, biotechnology and sustainable technologies.

Speaking to The Peninsula on the sidelines of Web Summit Qatar, Ambassador of Italy to Qatar H E Paolo Toschi said the institutional debut reflects a deliberate decision to elevate innovation and high-end technology as core pillars of bilateral cooperation.

“We have around 20 companies supported by the Italian Embassy and the Italian Trade Agency, ITA. This is the first time Italy is present institutionally at Web Summit Qatar and the reason is that following up on the conversations and the great friendship between the two countries, led by H H the Amir and Prime Minister Meloni, we decided to upgrade our commitment to innovation and high-end technology as areas of partnership between the two countries,” the Ambassador said.