Qatar
Fever pitch for tech-powered entertainment in Qatar
Global platform eyes regional growth through Doha hub
Fever, the world’s leading tech platform for discovering culture and live entertainment, has announced its strategic expansion into Qatar, marking a significant milestone in the country’s evolution as a global hub for innovation and experiential entertainment.
The move aligns with Qatar National Vision 2030, which prioritises economic diversification, tourism development, and hosting world-class experiences. Supported by Invest Qatar, the expansion reflects broader efforts to attract high-growth international companies and foster a dynamic ecosystem for creativity, technology, and live experiences. "Qatar continues to strengthen its position as a vibrant hub for global events, from major sports, business and tech forums to live entertainment and culture showcases,” said Sheikh Ali Alwaleed al-Thani, CEO of Invest Qatar.
"Our partnership with Fever reflects the strength and potential of Qatar’s innovation ecosystem. With its strategic location, world-class infrastructure and a tech-driven national vision, Qatar offers an ideal platform for Fever to introduce its cutting-edge, tech-enabled experiences and accelerate its expansion across the region.” Fever plans to generate dozens of high-skilled jobs in Qatar over the coming years, supporting the nation’s talent development and economic diversification goals while bringing innovative cultural and entertainment formats to Doha. Rachid Elameri, Regional General Manager APAC & MEA at Fever, emphasised the natural alignment between Qatar’s vision and Fever’s mission.
"Qatar’s vision for culture, sports, and live experiences makes it a natural fit for Fever’s growth in the region,” he said. "Through our partnership with Invest Qatar, we’re excited to bring fan-first, tech-enabled experiences to Doha, using data and creativity to help people discover, connect with, and enjoy world-class entertainment while contributing to the country’s evolving experiential economy.” Qatar’s strategic investments in live entertainment, tourism, and the creative economy have created fertile ground for Fever’s arrival.
Initiatives including Startup Qatar — an online platform inviting global startups to establish presence in Doha — and Media City Qatar, which provides state-of-the-art infrastructure for creative industries, complement the expansion. The Ministry of Culture continues curating large-scale cultural programs and festivals celebrating Qatar’s heritage.
Qatar Tourism is unveiling an extensive calendar featuring art exhibitions, live performances, and sporting spectacles. Fever’s data-driven approach to experience curation will bridge the gap between event organisers and audiences, bringing top-quality content to Qatar and driving growth in the entertainment sector.
With a proven track record of curating and promoting successful events worldwide, Fever is positioned to contribute significantly to Qatar’s entertainment landscape, reinforcing the nation’s appeal to global tourists, residents, and business leaders.
Fever will participate in Web Summit Qatar on February 1-4, 2026, showcasing how its technology and creative capabilities can contribute to Qatar’s vision, particularly within cultural programming and sports-related live experiences.