Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, hosted a Ministerial Roundtable chaired by the Minister of Communications and Information Technology, H E Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai, titled ‘The Doha Declaration: Leading Digital Transformation Towards a More Inclusive and Sustainable Future,’ with the participation of a number of ministers and senior officials from Member States, ahead of the opening of the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 (PP-26) in Doha.
The Ministerial Roundtable was held as part of the ministerial program accompanying the conference, providing a platform for dialogue and the exchange of views on the most significant transformations taking place within the ICT sector, as well as identifying areas requiring enhanced coordination and international cooperation in the period ahead.
In this regard, H E Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai stated: “We meet today at a time of rapid change within the communications and information technology sector, which requires us to work collectively to keep pace with new opportunities and challenges. The Plenipotentiary Conference represents an important opportunity to define the ITU’s priorities for the years ahead and strengthen its capacity to support Member States. We look forward to our discussions in Doha contributing to broader consensus on shared issues and to guiding international cooperation towards tangible outcomes.”
The Ministerial Roundtable addressed issues relating to meaningful and universal connectivity, the development of networks and services, and strengthening the resilience and continuity of digital infrastructure, alongside the opportunities and challenges presented by emerging technologies, foremost among them artificial intelligence and satellite communications.
The discussions also provided participants with the opportunity to exchange views on topics related to the Doha Declaration, and on shared messages that could help guide international cooperation and enhance countries’ ability to benefit from technological progress.
By hosting this roundtable, Qatar underscores its commitment to supporting dialogue among ITU Member States and contributing to a constructive environment for discussing the decisions and strategic directions to be considered at the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2026, taking place from 9 to 27 November 2026.
