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ITU-PP 2026 Q ATA R  An ambitious shared national vision for future sustainable development. Qatar Vision 2030 paves the country’s roadmap for the future and defines its long-term goals by focusing on 4 strategic pillars: human, social, economic and environmental development. ITU-PP 2026 - Why choose Qatar? Qatar Pavilion Expo Astana 2017  Education City - Qatar Foundation An ambitious shared national vision for future sustainable development. While ranked as having high and rapidly rising living standards, Qatar is continuously implementing strategies toward expansion and development, and is considered one of the most politically stable states in the region. It also has one of the most advanced healthcare and education systems in the Arabian Gulf. Sidra Medical & Research Center Qatar is developing into a significant regional financial and educational hub, and is investing heavily in gas export pipelines, petrochemicals, infrastructure and tourism. The country also plans to convert 25% of public transport to electric energy in 2022 - in time for the FIFA World Cup - with 100% expected by 2030, a significant step towards sustainable development. Qatar Rail Metro Tram Interior ITU-PP 2026 - Why choose Qatar?  North Sedra Farm An ambitious shared national vision for sustainable development. Qatari policymakers have focused on utilizing the country’s vast hydrocarbons wealth to invest in sustainable economic diversification efforts aimed at nurturing new growth engines and strengthening global competitiveness, mainly by investing in LNG production, which makes it the second largest exporter of natural gas in the world. North Field Expansion On a domestic level, the country has set an ambitious sustainability strategy focusing on energy efficiency, food security through innovative technology-driven farming methods, and moving to renewable energy sources to reduce climate impact and protect the environment. Technology-Driven Farming Methods ITU-PP 2026 - Why choose Qatar?  Qatar Science & Technology Park A clear commitment to digital transformation and innovation. Qatar expects to increase the IT sector’s technical capacity by 50% before the end of the decade. Multiple accelerators are set to serve startups in the areas of fintech, fashion, digital solutions and e-sport. ITU-PP 2026 - Why choose Qatar?  Al Janoub Stadium A clear commitment to digital transformation and innovation. In 2017 the government announced a “Smart Nation” program, which allocated more than $1.5 billion for ICT solutions in the transport, logistics, healthcare, sport, and environmental sectors and is aimed at transforming Qatar into one of the most digitally connected countries in the world. Doha Corniche Investments in the digital landscape in Qatar are driving efforts to implement the country’s digital transformation agenda and build a knowledge-based economy. It was the first country to roll out large-scale 5G deployment, has 93% adoption of fiber-optic connectivity, is investing in satellite networks, and is the world leader for high-speed internet adoption at 99%. Lusail City - Advanced Smart City ITU-PP 2026 - Why choose Qatar?  Qatar National Convention Centre A clear commitment to digital transformation and innovation. To date, Qatar is in alignment with all the targets in universal connectivity and digital transformation of the ITU Strategy 2018-2022. Opportunities for enterprise-led diversification are being promoted and invested in across priority sectors, building an SME-friendly business culture to provide an engine for future growth and innovation. Msheireb Downtown Doha, Smart City Qatar has attracted significant investment, for its cloud-first policy, from technology providers including Microsoft on Azure data centers, and Google Cloud on its first Middle East data center region. Thales has opened a digital competence center to serve mobility, AI and cybersecurity sectors. Qatar continues to set policies and run campaigns in all areas of cybersecurity A Smart and Connected Nation for the private and public sectors. ITU-PP 2026 - Why choose Qatar?  Souq Waqif Continued major investment in infrastructure and amenities. Qatar aims to be a leading tourist destination as part of its economic diversification plan by raising its tourism sector contribution to 12% of GDP, and its goal is to welcome 6 million annual visitors by 2030. ITU-PP 2026 - Why choose Qatar?  The Torch Doha Major investment in infrastructure and amenities. With 80% of the earth’s population located within a six-hour flight, the potential to become an aspirational destination for a growing number of world travelers is almost limitless. Qatar Airways connects over 160 destinations worldwide to Doha, and more than 50 international airlines fly to Hamad International Airport. A World-Class Destination As one of the cultural capitals in the region, Qatar continues to improve assets and attractions, enhance the end-to-end customer experience, invest in service excellence and deploy a tailored marketing strategy to stopover visitors. Our tourism strategy leverages an in-depth understanding of its audience segments to create unmatched experiences. Unmatched Attractions & Experiences. ITU-PP 2026 - Why choose Qatar?  Al Hazm Mall Qatar Major investment in infrastructure and amenities. The government has invested over $200 billion in a variety of infrastructure projects, including a wave of new luxury hotels, theme parks, museums, shops, and major leisure projects, that have recently opened or are set to open in the lead-up to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Qatar’s award-winning hospitality sector is unparalleled – reflecting the warmth of our culture Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum and the accessibility of our luxury. The country’s extensive portfolio of visitor infrastructure includes over 109 four or five-star hotels and serviced apartments, broadening its appeal to high-value travelers. Before the World Cup kicks off in November an assortment of exceptional new tourism developments will open across the country including a winter-sun wonderland and water sports paradise Katara Towers, Lusail Marina District to suit every type of traveler. ITU-PP 2026 - Why choose Qatar?  Hamad International Airport & Qatar Airways A prosperous nation in a prime location with world-class transport links. Located at the intersection of Europe, Africa and Asia, the State of Qatar benefits from excellent international transport links and has a thriving tourist industry. ITU-PP 2026 - Why choose Qatar?  La Cigale Hotel A prosperous nation in a prime location with world-class transport links. Located at the intersection of Europe, Africa and Asia, the State of Qatar benefits from excellent international transport links to over 150 destinations, led by flagship carrier Qatar Airways. It has a thriving tourist industry with visa-free entry for citizens of almost 90 countries, and welcomes over 2 million international visitors per year. Excellent International Transport Links The capital city, Doha, boasts world-class smart infrastructure, from the award-winning Hamad International Airport which handles 60m passengers per year, to the fully automated Doha Metro network and pedestrian and bicycle-friendly pathways, allowing visitors to navigate the city with ease, and the Hamad Port, the world's largest “greenfield” port-development project. Hamad International Airport ITU-PP 2026 - Why choose Qatar?  West Bay Business District A prosperous nation in a prime location with world-class transport links. To support the journey to building the first nationwide Digital Hub in Qatar, the country has developed a mix of public/private startup enablers, supported by globally recognized universities, smart cities, a highly skilled and motivated workforce, and backed by government education spending of $4.5 billion annually. Education City Mosque Qatar’s combination of low corporate taxation, economic and free zones, business-friendly regulations, urbanization, full property ownership, skilled labor, advanced healthcare system and a wide choice of leading public and private education institutions, has helped to cement its status as a leading destination for international investment and innovation. Qatar Free Zones Authority ITU-PP 2026 - Why choose Qatar?  Qatar has been the chosen location for A successful history major international events across a range and a bright future of sectors including sports, aviation, hosting global events. economics, diplomacy, and academia. FIFA Arab IATA 78th AGM & World Air Doha Forum Cup 2021 Transport Summit 2022 2022 The FIFA Arab Cup saw 16 teams from The world’s biggest gathering of An annual conference on global issues across the Arab world compete - offering aviation executives welcomed 240 IATA was held in Doha that allowed Qatar to a unique opportunity for competitors member airlines, 750 senior delegates, demonstrate its presence on the global and spectators to experience the spirit and over 150 international media stage and strength as an internationally of Qatar and the iconic stadiums that will bodies to Doha to discuss emerging recognized diplomacy hub to promote host the World Cup in 2022. industry issues and global trends. dialogue and mediation. Qatar Economic Forum 2022 FIFA World Expo 2023 Powered by Bloomberg Cup 2022 Doha In June global business leaders and Around 3 million people will arrive in Qatar The first-of-its-kind agricultural expo taking heads of state convened in Doha to in November to celebrate one of the place at Al Bidda Park will attract research tackle some of the world’s most pressing world’s most renowned global sporting works from 80 countries and their reputed challenges and plot a course for a events—the FIFA World Cup—representing universities and research institutions sustainable global economic recovery the first time the Cup has been hosted in under the theme ‘Green Desert Better following the 2020 COVID pandemic. the Arab world. Environment’. ITU-PP 2026 - Why choose Qatar?  Qatar has successfully hosted several ITU A proven track record events in recent years, an expression of in organizing major the country’s commitment to supporting ITU conferences. the Union in its aims and objectives. World Telecommunication Development Conference 2006 The ITU’s WTDC-06 took place in Doha Organized by the ITU in partnership with Qatar hosted the prestigious ITU where 969 participants, including 820 the League of Arab States (LAS), the Telecom World in December 2014. The government delegates from 132 countries, Connect Arab Summit built on the success event was held at the state-of-the-art 71 Ministers, Deputy Ministers and of two preceding events: Connect Africa Qatar National Convention Centre in Ambassadors, 93 representatives from the 2007 and Connect CIS 2009. More than Doha and brought together influential private sector, and 38 representatives from 600 government and technology leaders global leaders in ICT from the public regional and international organizations from the Arab region convened at the and private sectors for four days of gathered to discuss development priorities, Sheraton Convention Center in Doha to strategic debate, knowledge sharing, and promote international cooperation and discuss issues such as cybersecurity, access showcasing of innovations and partnerships to sustain and strengthen to broadband and youth employment. networking at the highest level. telecommunication infrastructure and institutions in developing countries. ITU-PP 2026 - Why choose Qatar?  With its vibrant cities and world-class Qatar - the perfect infrastructure, Qatar is perfectly positioned choice to host to bring culture, class, unmatched hospitality, ITU - PP 2026 and a touch of magic to ITU 2026. Why choose Qatar? An ambitious shared A clear commitment to Major investment national vision for digital transformation in infrastructure sustainable development. and innovation. and amenities. A prosperous nation A successful history A proven track in a prime location with and a bright future record in organizing world-class transport links. hosting global events. major ITU conferences. ITU-PP 2026 - Why choose Qatar?