The agreement confirms Vodafone Qatar as a Strategic Operator Partner and exhibitor at the inaugural MWC25 Doha
On 23 September, the GSMA announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Vodafone Qatar, confirming the company as a Strategic Operator Partner of MWC25 Doha – the Middle East’s new home for global connectivity.MWC25 Doha – the Middle East’s new home for global connectivity.
John Hoffman, CEO of GSMA Ltd said:
“Vodafone Qatar is recognised as a leader in connecting people and businesses. Their involvement at MWC Doha reinforces the shared ambition to harness connectivity for growth, digital inclusion, and sustainable innovation. We are delighted to have them onboard as a Strategic Operator Partner.”
Vodafone Qatar is a prominent telecommunications and technology provider, serving consumers and businesses alike across Qatar. Alongside its Strategic Partner role, the company will showcase its latest digital inclusion initiatives and sustainable innovation developments at MWC Doha.
Abdullah Ali Al-Misnad, Acting Chief Administrative Officer at Vodafone Qatar commented,
“Vodafone Qatar continually seeks ways to leverage connectivity to drive the adoption of the latest technologies, enabling smarter living, accelerating digital transformation, and empowering every sector of Qatar’s economy. Our participation as the Strategic Operator Partner of MWC25 Doha demonstrates our capabilities beyond telecommunications and reinforces our role as a key enabler of Qatar’s national digital agenda in line with Qatar National Vision 2030. Through this collaboration, Vodafone Qatar continues to make key contributions to Qatar’s digital infrastructure and cement its position as a thought leader of innovation.”
MWC Doha takes place on 25–26 November at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, in partnership with MCIT. Spanning three halls, the event brings together policymakers, innovators, and investors from over 60 countries – including more than 40% at director level and above – to explore how AI, intelligent infrastructure, fintech, mobility and frontier technologies are transforming economies and societies.
The agenda is focused on the themes shaping tech and business - AI Nexus, Intelligent Economies, and Connected Industries – and features the regional debut of 4YFN – the official startup platform of MWC - the GSMA Ministerial Programme, the GSMA Digital Leaders Programme, and Smart City Expo, the world’s leading event for urban innovation.
Registration for attendees is open now here.
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About Vodafone Qatar P.Q.S.C
Vodafone Qatar P.Q.S.C. (“Vodafone Qatar”) provides a comprehensive range of services including voice, messaging, data, fixed communications, IoT and ICT managed services in the State of Qatar, for both consumers and businesses alike. The Company commenced commercial operations in 2009 and has 2.1 million mobile customers as of 30 June 2025. Its state-of-the-art network infrastructure is expanding to cover key locations in the country with fibre connectivity and 5G, along with an extensive digital ecosystem, which will contribute to Qatar’s continued growth and prosperity. Vodafone Qatar’s vision is deeply rooted in its mission to connect today’s ideas with the technologies of tomorrow by pioneering digital innovation and becoming people’s first choice in telecom and digital services. Please visit www.vodafone.qa for more details.
Photo caption: John Hoffman, CEO of GSMA Ltd. signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Abdullah Ali Al-Misnad, Acting Chief Administrative Officer, Vodafone Qatar, confirming Vodafone Qatar as MWC25 Doha Strategic Operator Partner.
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