Manar Foundation for Community Engagement Participates in Web Summit Qatar 2026
Manar Foundation participated in Web Summit Qatar 2026 in Doha, strengthening global partnerships for community impact.
Doha, 4 February 2026
A delegation from Manar Foundation for Community Engagement took part in Web Summit Qatar 2026, hosted in Doha from 1–4 February 2026 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC). The participation reflects the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its presence within global innovation spaces and expanding partnerships that support community engagement and sustainable development.
Organisers described this edition as the largest yet in terms of attendance and international diversity. The summit brought together 30,274 participants from 127 countries, with 1,637 startups and 931 investors in attendance.
According to the event organisers, international startups represented 85% of participating companies, while investor attendance rose by 29% compared to last year, alongside the participation of 22 government delegations.
Throughout the summit, Manar’s delegation held networking and introductory meetings with key players across the technology, entrepreneurship, and investment ecosystems. The team also explored collaboration opportunities aligned with the Foundation’s work, particularly in social innovation, digital solutions, and AI applications with developmental impact, with the goal of enhancing program design and improving responsiveness to evolving community needs.
Manar Foundation affirmed that this participation is part of a broader direction to develop more innovative, needs-led solutions and build high-value partnerships that strengthen the effectiveness of development interventions and maximise impact, especially amid accelerating digital transformation.