Numerous investments are carried out across various level of technology innovation, with partnerships fueling significant growth in these areas and revitalising the country’s economy.
Speaking to The Peninsula, Partner and Advisor at KPMG Qatar, Ahmed Ben Abdallah said “Qatar is rapidly advancing in AI, cloud computing and across other emerging technologies.”
He mentioned that Qatar is positioning itself as a regional and dynamic leader in digital transformation.
“That is an area, which is a testimony of the role of Qatar at the global level when it comes to innovation and technology”, he said.
Abdallah explained, “There are strategic investments at many levels that are happening when it comes to technology innovation in Qatar and partnerships that are driving real growth in these fields, supporting the transition of Qatar towards a knowledge-based economy.”
Abdallah was a key speaker during the Web Summit Qatar 2025 held in February, exploring innovation and the role of emerging technologies in shaping the future of businesses, alongside other tech and industry leaders with startups, entrepreneurs, and investors.
Abdallah said, “If you even think forward technologies around quantum computing, these are on the horizon and you see many hyperscalers, tech giants, and leaders already delivering their cloud and quantum computing solutions.”
He noted these emerging technologies will be solving challenges once thought were impossible around by adding “Technology alone is not enough and the real impact comes from how organisations apply it."
The official stressed that KPMG in Qatar “witness, observe and help” clients to deliver successful technology programs and the most successful companies we see do not just adopt AI.
He said that they don’t merely explore digital solutions, but integrate them into every aspect of their business and those that harness that power of technology with proposed agility and vision are setting new bedrocks for success in industries.
He stressed that “As an industry leader, I bring together the right ecosystem of partners to help me deliver on innovation agent working with startups, universities, industry partners, that allows the business to move faster and smarter and lastly, as we shape the future, and I think that’s a key value that we really focus on.”
The official remarked on the essential principle that must remain around at the core of every innovation and technology, which is a responsibility as “technology is a powerful source for good.”