At a time when global attention is increasingly focused on Doha as a regional hub for technological innovation, Huawei’s participation in Web Summit Qatar 2026 comes to define the contours of a new era of “All Intelligence.” The technology giant’s vision in Qatar goes beyond delivering cloud solutions; it extends to empowering national talent and supporting the transition from AI exploration to a phase of “sovereign execution” that ensures data independence and security.
In this exclusive interview, Mr. Lyn Xiong, CEO of Huawei Qatar, explains how the company’s strategies align with Qatar National Vision 2030, and highlights the role of advanced AI platforms in accelerating innovation cycles across government and the private sector—affirming that the country’s digital future is being built through strategic partnerships that put “intelligence first.”
Huawei is participating in Web Summit Doha 2026 under the theme “All Intelligence.” From your perspective, how does this event fit into Huawei’s long-term strategy in the country, and why is it particularly important for Huawei Cloud and AI?Web Summit Doha 2026 is relevant to Huawei because it reflects a regional shift from AI exploration to AI execution. We are demonstrating how intelligence moves from models into systems that governments and enterprises can run securely. The summit also aligns with Huawei Cloud’s AI-Native Cloud strategy, where AI is embedded across infrastructure, data, and application layers rather than deployed as isolated tools.
Huawei Cloud brings AI compute services, end-to-end toolchains, and platforms such as ModelArts that reduce AI deployment timelines from months to days, accelerating national adoption. Qatar is accelerating its digital agenda and AI adoption as part of Qatar National Vision 2030. How is Huawei Qatar aligning its investments and priorities with the country’s national strategies?Huawei is well aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030, which prioritises innovation and diversification through AI-Native Cloud capabilities that integrate data management, AI training, and inferencing into a unified system. It enables secure AI development environments, supporting Qatar’s ambition to move from digital adoption to intelligent leadership while maintaining control over strategic digital assets.
We have introduced recently GovTech 1.0 Framework which represents the foundational phase of intelligent government, where data, cloud, and AI are integrated into core public systems rather than layered onto legacy platforms. For Qatar, this means building unified digital foundations that allow services to scale securely and adapt continuously.
Practically, GovTech 1.0 enables ministries to modernise service delivery through interoperable platforms, intelligent workflows, and AI-assisted decision systems. By embedding intelligence into the government’s digital backbone, Qatar can move toward predictive services, faster response times, and data-driven policy execution without compromising sovereignty or security. You’ve emphasized working “closely with partners” in Qatar. How is Huawei collaborating with key players such as government entities, and local enterprises to build an open, resilient digital ecosystem that supports innovation and economic diversification?Our strategy across the region has focused on deep partner enablement and long-term collaboration through partnerships with telecom operators, government entities, and enterprises.
We have co-developed industry solutions that are locally relevant and operationally sustainable. This ecosystem-led approach ensures that cloud and AI capabilities are cemented into national digital infrastructure while supporting innovation at the edge.
In Qatar, we have constantly supported economic diversification by empowering local enterprises and technology partners to build and commercialise intelligent solutions. Local talent is essential for sustaining Qatar’s digital and AI ambitions. Beyond existing initiatives like the Huawei ICT Academy and AI Lab partnerships, what is Huawei Qatar doing to develop local capabilities and ensure that Qatar’s workforce can lead in the era of “All Intelligence”?Through structured programs and real-world project exposure, our solutions equip decision-makers and technical professionals to design and deploy govern intelligent systems independently. Developer-focused initiatives provide access to AI platforms such as ModelArts and cloud-native development tools, reducing the barrier between learning and implementation.
We embed skills into live Cloud and AI environments helping build a workforce capable of leading intelligent transformation from within Qatar. The primary objective is long-term national ownership of intelligent infrastructure. Looking toward 2030 and beyond, how do you envision Huawei’s role in Qatar’s digital and intelligent future? What are the next frontiers of innovation you are most focused on as CEO of Huawei Qatar?In 2030 and beyond, intelligence will be embedded across every layer of Qatar’s economy. The focus moving forward is on industry intelligence, AI-native applications, and integrated Data+AI engines that allow governments and enterprises to innovate continuously rather than episodically. These capabilities enable digital twins, real-time decision systems, and autonomous operations to move from concept to reality.
Beyond 2030, success will be measured by how seamlessly intelligence is governed, trusted, and applied. Huawei is committed to partnering with Qatar to build intelligent systems that last well beyond the current decade.
