Start Participant Details National Tech Outlook Adoption & Risk Sectors, Talent, Collaboration Strategic Direction & Smart Cities Event Content Interests Access & Consent Contribute as a Leader | Your Voice Matters Qatar is accelerating its digital evolution — and your perspective is vital to shaping the future of technology in the region. This year, as Mannai celebrates 75 years of innovation, your insights will directly help shape the conversation at our largest technology forum yet, taking place in September 2025. START - Join The Conversation No long forms. Just your sharp input. Duration : 2 minutes Participant Details Kindly share your details below. Responses remain confidential and will contribute to aggregate executive insight reports. Full Name * Designation / Title * Organization * Email Address * Industry Sector * Government & Public SectorOil, Gas & EnergyTelecom & ICTBanking & Financial ServicesHealthcare & Life SciencesAviation, Transport & LogisticsEducation & ResearchConstruction & Real EstateRetail, Hospitality & Tourism Please specify other industry Next National Tech Outlook 1. Where should Qatar’s organizations focus to remain competitive over the next 5 years?Digital Innovation & AICybersecurity & ResilienceCloud & Data InfrastructureWorkforce UpskillingSustainable TechnologiesOther 2. Which technology will most transform Qatar’s economy in the next decade? Artificial Intelligence (AI)Quantum ComputingCloud & Edge ComputingRobotics & IoTAll of the aboveNone of the above 3. By 2030, Qatar’s innovation ecosystem will likely be: Leading the regionGaining momentumPolicy-led but moderateFalling behind 4. What technologies are most critical to building Qatar’s digital economy? (Choose up to 3) AI & Machine LearningCybersecurity & IdentityCloud-native Platforms5G / Edge InfrastructureBlockchain / Web3IoT & Digital TwinAR/VR & Spatial Tech BackNext Adoption & Risk 5. In your opinion, how significant are the current challenges organizations face when adopting emerging technologies in Qatar? Extremely significant — major barriers still existVery significant — several gaps remain across sectorsModerately significant — some challenges, but progress is steadySlightly significant — adoption is moving forward with minor hurdlesNot significant — the environment is largely ready for adoption 6. What is the primary barrier to tech adoption in Qatar? Budget & ROI clarityTalent shortageLegacy systemsRisk aversionPolicy & governance gaps 7. How would you rate the current level of confidence in how organizations are managing cybersecurity alongside rapid technology adoption? Extremely confident — strong frameworks are in placeFairly confident — most are adapting wellModerately confident — progress is steady, with room to growCautiously confident — still evolving and maturingLimited confidence — major improvements are needed BackNext Sectors, Talent, Collaboration 8. On a scale of 1 to 5, how important do you believe public–private collaboration is in driving innovation in Qatar? 3 – Moderately important 9. In your view, which sector in Qatar is likely to realize the fastest gains from AI adoption? Energy & UtilitiesBanking & FinanceHealthcareGovernment & Smart CitiesEducationAll sectors equally 10. When will Quantum Computing start impacting Qatar’s economy? Already in motionWithin 1–3 years3–5 years5–10 yearsMore than 10 yearsUnlikely to have significant relevance 11. Which skill areas should Qatar prioritize in developing its future-ready technology workforce? (Select up to 3) AI & Data ScienceCybersecurityCloud ArchitectureBusiness IntelligenceSoftware EngineeringProduct Management 12. How relevant is adopting global tech best practices to Qatar’s environment? 3 – Neutral Back Next Strategic Direction & Smart Cities 13. Where do you see the greatest opportunity for Qatari startups? AI/ML platformsGreen & Clean TechCybersecurity-as-a-ServiceGovTech & Smart CitiesFintech & Digital PaymentsHealthTech & MedAI 14. What is Qatar’s greatest strength as a tech hub? Strategic investment capacityVisionary leadershipAgile regulationInfrastructure & connectivityGlobal partnerships 15. How can tech accelerate Qatar’s smart city & sustainability goals? Infrastructure optimization (IoT, automation)Emission reduction (AI analytics)Citizen services (GovTech)Circular economy modelsAll of the above BackNext Event Content Interests 16. When exploring the latest in technology, which themes do you naturally gravitate toward or prioritize? Emerging AI/ML innovations and real-world use casesCybersecurity frameworks, zero-trust, and threat intelligenceEnterprise connectivity: 5G, WiFi6, and private networksSmart Infrastructure: ELV, BMS, IoT integrationEdge computing, cloud-native architectures, and hybrid modelsCloud migration, optimization, and FinOps practicesAutomation technologies: Robotics, drones, intelligent systemsWeb3, blockchain, and decentralized enterprise solutionsGreen IT and sustainable digital transformationQuantum computing and its real-world impactIndustry-specific digital transformation (manufacturing, healthcare, etc.)Digital ethics, regulation, and tech governanceOther (please specify) Please specify other theme 17. As we prepare to unveil our flagship technology forum this September, we are curating insights that matter most to today’s digital leaders. Which of the following topics would you be most interested in exploring during this upcoming experience? AI and Automation in Enterprise WorkflowsThe Future of Edge and Cloud ComputingCybersecurity in a Hyperconnected WorldSmart Cities and Urban InnovationSustainable Technologies for Greener OperationsDesigning Next-Gen Data Center ArchitecturesSeamless Managed Services for Digital ResilienceBuilding the Digital Backbone: ICT & Passive InfrastructureEnhancing Enterprise Collaboration and Customer ExperienceCentralized Intelligence with Control Command Centers BackNext Access & Consent 18. Would you like early access to the Executive Insight Report and our Innovation Forum Pass (September 2025)? Yes, pleaseNo, thank you Back
