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Media City Qatar showcased the trophies of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 ^TM and FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025^TM as part of its ongoing partnership with both tournaments. The event, held on Monday, 27 October 2025, at Media City Qatar’s headquarters in Msheireb Downtown Doha, brought together the organization’s board members, employees, licensed companies, and the public to celebrate Qatar’s growing role in sports media and its position as a global hub for world-class coverage.

The celebration brought together Media City Qatar’s VIP guests, employees, licensed companies, and their families, who gathered to view the trophies up close and commemorate the occasion.  They took photos and engaged with the display, before the wider public was invited to experience the trophies firsthand and capture memorable moments.

Guests also enjoyed football-themed activities including a foosball table, 360° booth, speed kick challenge, and mini football setup, creating a fun and energetic atmosphere that reflected the spirit of the tournaments.

Media City Qatar is supporting three major tournaments taking place later this year: the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 ^TM (3–27 November), the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 ^TM (1–18 December), and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025 ^TM (10–17 December).

With an ecosystem of over 300 licensed companies, Media City Qatar continues to foster creativity and collaboration in alignment with the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030. This initiative reaffirmed Media City Qatar’s commitment to advancing sports media and supporting Qatar’s growing reputation as a hub for innovation and world-class coverage.

2025 ^TM

Media City Qatar and Microsoft Qatar have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance digital innovation in Qatar’s media and creative technology sectors. The agreement, formalized during Day 2 of the 2025 ‘Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg’, outlines a shared vision to strengthen media entrepreneurship and drive collaboration on training, mentorship, and startup advancement.

The collaboration will leverage the upcoming strategic initiative of Media City Qatar, “Media Innovation Lab,” to enable technology access, deliver upskilling and training programs, and provide mentorship opportunities and support for startups and SMEs. It also includes cooperation on innovation challenges, joint research and development (R&D) initiatives, and co-branded events aimed at accelerating Qatar’s creative economy.

In addition, Microsoft Qatar will support the development of Media City Qatar’s unified digital platform and explore further opportunities to enable local media startups through shared events, marketing campaigns, and public relations activities.

Eng. Jassim Mohamed Al Khori, CEO of Media City Qatar, said: "This collaboration with Microsoft reflects our shared belief in the power of technology to shape what comes next for the media sector. At Media City Qatar, we are committed to supporting the next generation of media and technology talent through innovation, training, and entrepreneurship. Signing this MoU during the 2025 'Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg,' where technology is one of this year's key pillars, underscores our role in advancing a creative and knowledge-based economy aligned with the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030."

Lana Khalaf, Country Manager of Microsoft Qatar, stated: “We are excited to partner with Media City Qatar in developing a future-ready media ecosystem. As technology advances rapidly, we are keen to support in enabling human talent and industry transformation. This collaboration aims to build that talent, support startups, and invest in skills and technology to drive the creative economy forward."

Media City Qatar, as the official partner of the Forum, continues to forge high-impact global partnerships that accelerate growth across the local media and technology sectors. In 2023, it signed a multi-year agreement with Bloomberg Media to continue hosting the ‘Qatar Economic Forum’ through 2027, supporting its growth as a global platform for innovation and strategic dialogue.

Media City Qatar (MCQ) presented their “Global Stories, Local Lens” activation at a special event in Venice, Italy held in partnership with Doha Film Institute. The occasion highlights Qatar’s emerging role as a hub for fostering intercultural understanding and creative collaboration through media.

During the function, MCQ unveiled "The Bridge," a unique intercultural mask art installation created by Qatari artist Fatma Al Shebani and Italian artist Nicolò Galasso. “The Bridge” symbolizes the fusion of the traditional Venetian ‘carnival’ mask and the Qatari ‘battoulah’. It reflects media, film, and art’s universal appeal and ability to tell stories through the perspective of its teller, serving as an invitation to explore the world's rich cultures. The artistic creation embodies the core concept of bridging cultures and draws inspiration from both Venice and Doha.

Speaking to the power of creative industries to connect cultures, His Excellency Sheikh Dr. Abdulla bin Ali Al Thani, Chairman of MCQ, emphasized the importance of such cultural collaborations: "This activation is a conversation starter. It seeks to spark curiosity about the value we can offer to the growing number of international media companies and professionals that recognize the potential of the Arab World and are interested in expanding into the Middle East. Our goal is to forge international partnerships and bridge cultures while promoting Qatar as a top destination for creators."

The event underscores deepening cultural ties with Italy, and efforts by both organisations to position Qatar as a premier destination for content creators, entrepreneurs, innovators, and other creative talents worldwide.

Fatma Hassan Alremaihi, Chief Executive Officer of Doha Film Institute, said: “The power of storytelling lies in its ability to bridge cultures and inspire a deeper reflection of our shared human values. Doha Film Institute has long championed the use of visual arts to bring communities together, offering authentic and inspiring stories that promote empathy and intercultural understanding. Arab cinema is a dynamic and essential part of the global film landscape, known for its rich storytelling, cultural depth, and exploration of complex social issues. As the Venice Film Festival continues to honour Arab filmmakers, it reinforces the importance of diverse voices in cinema and underscores the genuine value of representation in the arts. We are proud to support 12 projects from the region at this year’s Festival that not only allows us to engage international audiences but also affirms that our perspectives truly enrich the world of cinema.”

As an emerging global media hub, MCQ provides a supportive regulatory landscape, state-of-the-art business facilities, and attractive incentive schemes to ensure the success of emerging media ventures in Qatar. This multifaceted strategy is crucial for the sustained growth and development of the country’s various creative industries—including: broadcasting, traditional and digital news, gaming, user-generated content, AI, and other advanced technologies.

Doha Film Institute is committed to nurturing and empowering a new generation of storytellers who are contributing to the development of sustainable creative industries in the Middle East region and beyond. Over the past 15 years, DFI has facilitated exchange of filmmaking resources and expert collaboration between nations and cultures, thereby strengthening the Arab region’s capability to master the world’s most powerful medium and increase its influence in reshaping the world.

‘Qatar ArtBeat,’ an initiative by Media City Qatar, in partnership with Google Cloud, has unveiled a groundbreaking artwork co-created by the nation in celebration of Qatar National Day 2024. With over 5.4 million people reached and 68,000 engagements from across the country, the artwork co-created by the nation serves as a remarkable reflection of Qatar’s unity, creativity, and shared aspirations.

Unveiled on Qatar National Day 2024, the generative AI artwork seamlessly combined over 15,000 contributions to reflect voices, emotions, and aspirations shared by the community. Through responses to evocative questions on Media City Qatar’s social media channels, as well as broader public social media conversations, the powerful capabilities of Google Cloud’s Vertex AI platform, Gemini models, and Google BigQuery data platform transformed individual sentiments into a breathtaking visual artwork projected across prominent locations in Qatar, including the M7 in Msheireb Downtown Doha, West Walk in Al Waab District, and Al Jaber Twin Towers in Lusail, as well as showcased on Media City Qatar’s social platforms.

“’Qatar ArtBeat’ has been a historic journey, celebrating our nation’s unity, creativity, and pride through the power of technology,” said Eng. Jassim Mohamed Al Khori, CEO of Media City Qatar. “This milestone highlights Media City Qatar’s leadership in innovation and our ability to bring the community together through creativity and technology for this year's Qatar National Day. It reflects our unwavering commitment to Qatar National Vision 2030, showcasing how innovation and culture can come together, celebrating our shared identity in a truly extraordinary way in front of the world.”

“’Qatar ArtBeat’ demonstrates how Google Cloud’s technology can connect communities to achieve something extraordinary,” said Ghassan Kosta, Regional General Manager of Google Cloud. “Through our AI-powered partnership with Media City Qatar, this initiative captured the voices of a nation and transformed them into a shared masterpiece. We are honored to support this project, which reflects the potential of technology to celebrate culture and creativity.”

The activation, which ran from December 9 to 17, encouraged the community to answer inspiring questions such as “What does Qatar mean to you?” or “What is your favorite childhood memory of Qatar National Day?”, and shared their responses on Media City Qatar’s social media channels. In addition to these curated contributions, the AI model analyzed broader public conversations about Qatar National Day, ensuring that the nation’s voice was represented in the final artwork.

‘Qatar ArtBeat’ exemplifies Media City Qatar’s mission to be a catalyst for next-generation media, innovation, diverse voices, and contribute to the nation’s economic diversification. By integrating advanced technologies with community engagement, Media City Qatar positions itself as a leader in the media and technology landscape.

Media City Qatar, in partnership with Google Cloud, is launching ‘Qatar ArtBeat’, a one-of-its-kind activation at the intersection of AI and social media for Qatar National Day 2024. This cutting-edge initiative invites everyone in Qatar to take part in co-creating a generative AI artwork that captures the nation’s collective voice, emotions, and aspirations via social media comments.

From December 9 to 17, the public is invited to reflect on what Qatar National Day means to them by answering five inspiring questions posted on Media City Qatar’s social media channels. Responses will be processed by Google Cloud’s technologies that transform the sentiments into a stunning visual artwork.

To create this unique artwork, the powerful capabilities of Google Cloud’s Vertex AI platform, Gemini models and Google BigQuery data platform, will be used to analyze social media conversations and sentiments about Qatar National Day. This analysis will identify the key themes and emotions expressed by the people of Qatar. These insights will then be transformed into a visual representation, ensuring the artwork authentically captures the collective voice and spirit of the nation.

In addition to these comments on Media City Qatar’s social media channels, the tool will also analyze broader public conversations across various social media platforms surrounding Qatar National Day, incorporating sentiments from across the nation into the artwork. This unique initiative highlights the connection between innovation, tradition, and national pride, culminating in the unveiling of a single breathtaking masterpiece on December 18 via Media City Qatar’s social platforms and captivating on-ground projections.

“’Qatar ArtBeat’ is a groundbreaking initiative that reflects the innovative spirit of our nation and the collective creativity of its people,” said Eng. Jassim Mohamed Al Khori, CEO of Media City Qatar. “This National Day, we are marking the occasion in a truly unique way, by inviting the community to co-create an artwork that represents the essence of Qatar. Combining advanced AI technology with public participation, this initiative aligns with Qatar’s National Vision 2030, showcasing how innovation and culture can come together to create something with the potential to capture the world’s attention. ‘Qatar ArtBeat’ is our way of giving back to the community, celebrating our shared identity on an unprecedented scale.”

“’Qatar ArtBeat’ is a testament to the transformative power of technology in bringing communities together,” said Ghassan Kosta, Regional General Manager of Google Cloud. “This partnership with Media City Qatar showcases how Google Cloud’s AI can go beyond innovation to create meaningful cultural experiences. By blending cutting-edge technology with the voices of the people, ‘Qatar ArtBeat’ captures the collective identity of a nation in a way that is both groundbreaking and deeply personal. We are honored to support this visionary initiative, which celebrates Qatar’s commitment to progress, creativity, and unity.”

‘Qatar ArtBeat’ embodies Media City Qatar’s mission to be a catalyst for next-generation media, technology, and creativity. By fostering innovation and empowering diverse voices, Media City Qatar drives creative industry evolution, supports economic diversification, and blends heritage with innovation through initiatives that inspire, connect, and shape the future of media.