Qatar Chamber highlighted the country’s rapid strides in digital transformation and innovation as it announced its official sponsorship of the first ‘International Exhibition on Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Technologies 26’ (ROBOTECH 26), scheduled to take place in Doha from October 27-29, 2026.
Speaking at a press conference Tuesday, Qatar Chamber first vice-chairman Mohamed bin Towar al-Kuwari stressed that the country is witnessing “rapid development in the information technology sector” and has been ranked among the top 20 countries globally in the 2025 Digital Competitiveness Index issued by the International Institute for Management Development.
This progress reflects the nation’s commitment to building a competitive, knowledge-based economy under Qatar National Vision 2030, as al-Kuwari emphasised during the press conference, which was attended by Qatar Chamber acting general manager Ali Bu Sherbak al-Mansouri and Haitham Shehab, general manager of the organising company, Stallion; and Ling Li, exhibition manager.
“Qatar Chamber’s support for this exhibition is part of its strategy and is one of the activities of the Qatari Business Council after its restructuring.
The exhibition also contributes to strengthening the integrated partnership between the public and private sectors,” al-Kuwari said.
Al-Kuwari added that the business council will invite Qatari business owners and companies to participate in a conference accompanying the exhibition, enabling them to benefit from dialogue sessions and panel discussions.
A seminar and workshops will also be organised to bring together Qatari business leaders with international counterparts, aimed at enhancing trade and investment cooperation opportunities and building strategic partnerships.
Al-Mansouri affirmed the chamber’s commitment to supporting the exhibition, noting that “innovation and artificial intelligence (AI) are considered engines of the economy”. He said ROBOTECH 26 represents “a valuable opportunity to conclude deals and partnerships between Qatari and international companies in these fields.”
Shehab said ROBOTECH 26 will occupy 15,000sq m and is designed as “the premier platform to discover cutting-edge technologies and catalyse public-private partnerships in this high-growth sector.”
Li said ROBOTECH 26 aligns with Qatar’s Digital Agenda 2030, which places information technology and digital transformation at the centre of economic development. The exhibition is expected to attract leading companies in AI and robotics across sectors, including healthcare, smart transportation, logistics, education, cybersecurity, food security, fintech, industrial technologies, smart cities, and environmental conservation.
According to Qatar Chamber, global market trends underscore the significance of the event. The AI market, valued at “$136.55bn” in 2022, is projected to reach “$826.73bn” by 2030, while the robotics market is expected to hit “$189.36bn” by 2027.
