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Qatar’s Digital Commerce Sector Poised for Significant Growth

The digital commerce sector in Qatar is set digital commerce. Sources told The technologies, market saturation, and
for robust growth, with transaction values Peninsula that this growth highlights the addressing cultural sensitivities. Despite
projected to reach $7.29bn (QR26.73bn) acceleration of digital marketing solutions these challenges, the overall outlook
by the end of this year, according to a and strategies for strong businesses, for the digital market in Qatar remains
Statista report. The sector is expected to further transforming the online shopping optimistic, with researchers suggesting
grow at a compound annual growth rate dynamics in the region. Industry leaders that AI, data analytics, and automation will
(CAGR) of 21.70%, leading to a projected pointed out the evident shift in the Qatari shape marketing strategies in the coming
total of $19.46bn from 2024 to 2029. The economy, with the QR26bn transaction years. AI technology experts and officials
report forecasts that over 1.6 million new value reflecting the government’s efforts praised Qatar’s initiatives during the Web
users will join the digital commerce market through spending and infrastructural Summit Qatar and Qatar Economic Forum,
during this period, signaling Qatar’s projects aimed at boosting the digital highlighting the potential for local entities
increasing presence in the e-commerce commerce sector. However, analysts note to leverage AI to enhance customer
space. Over the past decade, the country that Qatar’s digital commerce market faces experiences and boost revenue.
has seen significant developments certain challenges, such as navigating
that have made it an active market for regulatory complexities, adapting to new

CRA Concludes WTSA-24 with Key Global Partnerships and Future-Oriented

Discussions

The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) concluded its
participation in the World Telecommunication Standardization
Assembly 2024 (WTSA-24) in New Delhi, India, emphasizing its
commitment to advancing global telecommunication standards.
Led by Engineer Ahmad Abdulla AlMuslemani, President of
CRA, the delegation actively engaged in high-level discussions,
highlighting Qatar’s capabilities, its pioneering role in the digital
landscape, and its contributions to sustainable development
worldwide. During the two-week prestigious event, Engineer
Ahmad Abdulla AlMuslemani, President of CRA, met with key
leaders from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU),
including Ms. Doreen Bogdan-Martin, ITU Secretary-General,
Dr. Cosmas Zavazava, Director of ITU's Telecommunication
Development Bureau, Mr. Mario Maniewicz, Director of ITU's
Radiocommunication Bureau, and Mr. Adel Mohamed Darwish,
Regional Director for Arab States at the ITU. Discussions focused the 2026 ITU Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-26). Important
on setting global standards that drive innovation, enhance security, discussions were held with key ICT leaders, including Mr. Ritu
and support growth in the Information and Communication Ranjan Mittar, Chair of WTSA-24; Mr. Frederic Sauvage, Chair of
Technology (ICT) sector, all priorities integral to Qatar National the ITU Council; H.E. Dr. Ömer Fatih Sayan, Deputy Minister of
Vision 2030. These meetings reinforced Qatar's role in creating a Transport and Infrastructure of Türkiye; H.E Mr. Bogdan Dumea,
connected, sustainable future on both national and international Secretary of State MCID Romania; Mr. Oli Bird, Chair of Com-
fronts. During a collaborative exchange with Mr. Javier Juárez ITU; and Mr. Oscar Giovanni León Suárez, Executive Secretary
Mojica and Mr. Arturo Robles Ravalo, Commissioners of the of the Inter-American Telecommunications Commission. These
Mexican Federal Telecommunications Institute, CRA shared its meetings emphasized CRA's collaborative efforts to strengthen
successful experience in spectrum management during the FIFA ICT infrastructure and foster mutual cooperation, in alignment
World Cup Qatar 2022™. This dialogue offered valuable insights with its strategy and future vision. CRA’s active engagement at
to support Mexico's preparations for the FIFA World Cup 26™ and WTSA-24 underscored its alignment with Qatar National Vision
strengthened bilateral relations as part of Qatar’s broader goal to 2030’s pillars, promoting economic, social, and environmental
foster global partnerships under Qatar National Vision 2030. Key development through innovative and secure ICT frameworks. CRA
meetings were also held with His Excellency Mr. Mohammed bin is dedicated to fostering international partnerships that contribute
Hassan Jaber Al Jaber, Ambassador of Qatar in India, who visited to Qatar’s digital future, advancing the nation’s goals of sustainable
CRA’s booth to learn about Qatar’s preparations for hosting growth and international leadership in telecommunications.

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