By advancing AI innovations and fostering global collaboration, Media City Qatar continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of media and content creation.
Media City Qatar participated as a key partner in the second edition of the Al Jazeera Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Media, held on January 11-12, 2025, at the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel. The event featured panel discussions and workshops that explored AI’s transformative role in journalism, content personalisation and immersive storytelling.
At the conference, Media City Qatar showcased its innovative contributions to AI technologies in media and content creation. Through a dedicated booth, it facilitated dialogue and collaboration with global experts, leading technology firms, prominent press organisations, and visitors keen to learn about Qatar’s growing media sector.
Reflecting on Media City Qatar’s role, CEO Eng. Jassim Mohamed Al Khori said: “Our partnership with Al Jazeera Media Institute underscores our shared vision in the transformative potential of AI in shaping the next generation of content creation. This event stands as a testament to Qatar’s leadership in media innovation, driving progress that not only pioneers new possibilities but also inspires the global industry to reimagine its potential.”
Media City Qatar’s participation aligns with Qatar National Vision 2030, reflecting its mission to strengthen the country’s media and creative industries. By fostering partnerships, supporting emerging talent, and promoting cutting-edge technologies, Media City Qatar reinforces Qatar’s status as a global hub for innovation and knowledge exchange in the media industry.
As part of its commitment to leveraging AI’s potential, Media City Qatar celebrated a major milestone with its AI-driven initiative, Qatar ArtBeat, developed in collaboration with Google Cloud. Launched to commemorate Qatar National Day 2024, the project earned a Guinness World Records title for the Most People Contributing to an AI-Generated Image. This campaign engaged over 5.4m people and generated 68,000 interactions across the country, underscoring Media City Qatar’s dedication to community engagement and creativity through emerging technologies.
