Web Summit returns to Doha as attendance doubles and economic impact grows

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Web Summit returns to Doha as attendance doubles and economic impact grows  Following an estimated €185 million in economic returns from last year’s event, the four-day summit is positioning Qatar as a growing hub for technology, startups and international collaboration.    READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/29/web-summit-returns-to-doha-as-attendance-doubles-and-economic-impact-grows  Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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00:00We have a magazine.

00:02Oh, we love it.

00:04We love it.

00:05Web Summit is back in Doha for its third straight year.

00:08More than 30,000 attendees from .

00:10Over 120 countries are expected to take part as the four-day event continues to grow.

00:15It's a global meeting place for tech, innovation, and investment.

00:19Last year's Web...

00:20Web Summit generated more than 185 million euros in economic returns within Qatar.

00:25A report by global consulting firm Silverload found attendees stayed in Doha...

00:30for an average of six days, resulting in more than 66,000 hotel nights and over...

00:3519,000 airline tickets booked, supporting the country's hospitality, aviation, and service...

00:40sectors.

00:41This year's program includes panels, keynotes, and showcases across technology...

00:45artificial intelligence, digital culture, media, investment, and startup growth.

00:50Participation from local and international founders, investors, academics, and businesses.

00:55So a great example, in our first year we had a company, they're an Irish company...

01:00TechMets, the CEO, was here.

01:02He managed to meet with representatives...

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01:23meaningful connections where people come together and something substantial comes out from it.

01:28This year's summit also aligns with Qatar's broader economic diversification goals and its positioning.

01:33As a hub for innovation and global collaboration, Aadha Halim, Euronews.

01:38Doha.

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