Ooredoo Group to Host Landmark Digital Ecosystem Conference

Ooredoo Group announced today its upcoming landmark Digital Ecosystem Conference, scheduled for Wednesday, 20 November 2024, at the Ritz-Carlton, Doha.

This first-of-its-kind event will bring together prominent policymakers, legal experts, industry leaders, academics and innovators. Keynote speakers include HE Minister Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai, Qatar’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology; Doreen Bogdan-Martin, ITU Secretary General; Aziz Aluthman Fakhroo, Ooredoo Group CEO; and Hilal Mohammed Al Khulaifi, Group Chief Legal, Regulatory and Corporate Governance Officer.

Together, they will address the essential policies and regulations needed to drive the growth of digital platforms and services in a rapidly evolving landscape.

As digital platforms transform industries, the regulatory environment must keep pace. The conference will explore how smart, light-touch regulation can create a balanced ecosystem—one that fosters innovation and supports economic growth, while safeguarding data privacy and cybersecurity. Under the theme “Legislation and Regulation to Drive a Successful Digital Economy”, the event will cover vital topics such as policy frameworks for digital platforms, cross-border data protection, and the regulatory challenges presented by emerging technologies like AI and 5G.

Aziz Aluthman Fakhroo, Group CEO, Ooredoo, said: “Ooredoo has embraced its role as a digital enabler - not just as a telco but as a tech company - and we are committed to creating a sustainable, inclusive digital ecosystem. Through this Conference, we aim to position Ooredoo as a thought leader in the digital space, advocating for regulatory models that enable our digital infrastructure to reach its full potential in supporting the economy. Balanced policies are critical; while innovation is essential, so too is security, and this balance will drive opportunities for growth and investor confidence.”

Hilal Mohammed Al Khulaifi, Group Chief Legal, Regulatory & Governance Officer states: “As part of Ooredoo’s strategy to lead in digital infrastructure, the company is focused on advocating for policies that support rather than restrict the digital economy. Light-touch regulation, applied evenly across sectors, can create a fertile environment for innovation and growth - an environment in which Ooredoo, as a tech company, can expand its role and seize new opportunities”.

This conference is expected to yield substantial insights and deliver tangible action points for investors and stakeholders, underscoring Ooredoo’s commitment to aligning with best practices that foster long-term growth.

The presence of legal experts from government departments at the conference provides a unique opportunity to enhance regulatory knowledge, enabling them to improve legal frameworks that support digital transformation and economic development.

For more details and to register, please visit www.dec24.qa.