A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between TikTok and the Government Communications Office (GCO) of Qatar during Web Summit Qatar 2024, which is being hosted in Doha, Qatar, from February 26–29, 2024. By exhibiting and developing its creative economy on the international social media platform, the MoU seeks to increase Qatar’s digital presence.
In accordance with this memorandum of understanding, TikTok will open a special creative studio in Qatar to assist local producers of content for top-notch TikTok campaigns. Furthermore, the creative workshops are intended to enhance the abilities of nearby artists, so fortifying the creative community.
Following the MoU signing, Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al Thani, GCO Director and Chairman of the Web Summit Qatar 2024 Organising Committee, said:
“Qatar has proven to be an ideal environment to attract investments, based on its commitment to adopting best practices and achieving digital transformation, which is essential to realise the Qatar National Vision 2030.
Shk Jassim added,
“Signing this agreement with TikTok, one of the world’s most important digital platforms and the establishment of the first TikTok studio in the country is a step in the right direction to enhance Qatar’s position as a content creation hub in the region and we are confident that our collaboration will yield tangible outcomes that align with our shared goals and aspirations.”
Shadi Kandil, General Manager Global Business Solutions at TikTok METAPEE, said:
“Qatar is witnessing remarkable development in terms of digital infrastructure, making it a leading tech hub in the Middle East and Asia. This MoU with GCO underscores our commitment to the local creative ecosystem, and we are excited to be part of Qatar’s growing tech industry.”
The MoU comes in line with Qatar’s Third National Development Strategy, which focuses on developing the country’s digital infrastructure, nurturing innovation, and creating new opportunities for young entrepreneurs and creators to leverage digital platforms toward expanding economic diversification and achieving sustainable development.
For the next five years, Qatar will host the globally renowned Web Summit, bringing the illustrious brand to the Middle East and Africa for the first time. Web Summit Qatar converges the brightest entrepreneurs, investors, and tech leaders to shape the future of technology and the world at large, while linking the startup ecosystem in Qatar and the region with international markets.
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