Doha: Web Summit Qatar 2026 opens tonight at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC), strengthening Qatar’s growing reputation as a key destination for technology, innovation and startups.

Addressing the media ahead of the opening, Director of the Government Communications Office H E Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al-Thani said earlier editions of the summit delivered economic returns exceeding QR800 million, supported by strong international attendance and extended visitor stays.

He added that the 2026 edition is set to be even bigger, with more than 1,600 startups and over 600 speakers, investors and global decision-makers, making it the largest startup gathering held at a single venue in the region.