Doha:The State of Qatar, through its Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, recently hosted a Ministerial Roundtable under the title "The Doha Declaration Leading Digital Transformation Towards a More Inclusive and Sustainable Future." The event was chaired by HE Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, and included participation from ministers and senior officials of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Member States, in anticipation of the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 in Doha.

According to Hukoomi, this roundtable was part of the ministerial program accompanying the conference. It aimed to exchange views on the significant transformations occurring within the ICT sector, as well as discussing the priorities for enhancing international coordination and cooperation in the upcoming period.

HE Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai emphasized the necessity of intensified collective efforts to adapt to the rapid developments within the sector. He highlighted that the conference presents a chance to set ITU's priorities for the next few years and to enhance its ability to support Member States. This effort is expected to contribute to broader consensus on shared issues and achieve tangible outcomes through international cooperation.

The Ministerial Roundtable covered several vital themes, including meaningful and universal connectivity, network and service development, strengthening the resilience and continuity of digital infrastructure, and the opportunities and challenges posed by emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence and satellite communications. Discussions also focused on methods to steer international cooperation and optimize the advantages of technological progress.