Her Highness Speaks at Opening of Web Summit Qatar 2026

Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser

Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, spoke today at the opening of Web Summit Qatar 2026. In her remarks, Her Highness shed light on the relationship between language and technology in the age of Artificial Intelligence, underscoring the importance of embedding human values amid rapid digital transformation.

Addressing the role of Arabic in shaping awareness and values, Her Highness said: "Today, in the Arab world, we face a rare turning point, where resources alone no longer suffice. What is required today is the building of trust between minds and institutions and faith in the Arabic language, and in the creative power it has enabled through the ages. Yet, this must not obscure the truth that, today, Arabic fights its decisive battle on the frontlines of technology. This battle is not over tools, but over meaning, identity, and the power to persist."

She added: "In this context, it is imperative to contemplate the conditions that will secure the survival and continuity of the Arabic language. No nation rises without mobilizing its energies, discourse, horizons, determination, and tools, and through everything that makes this rise a reality being nourished by collective will and sustained by self-driven growth."

In addressing cultural diversity and its contribution to technological innovation, Her Highness emphasized that technology is inherently a shared human endeavor: "Technology was never the child of a single civilization, destined to remain its exclusive inheritance. Rather, solutions that emerge from diverse local needs, and the ‘cultural DNA' of one community or another, can acquire global significance and influence when empowered by technology. They can evolve from isolated national or institutional efforts into genuine shared creativity that transcends regions, disciplines, and sectors.”

Concerning the future of responsible investment in technology, Her Highness highlighted the importance of long-term vision and investment in people and knowledge as the foundation of sustainable economic transformation:

"What you witness in Qatar is a transformation from oil and gas to a knowledge-based economy. I am convinced that, today, we are more ready than ever to be pioneers in the field of technology, and I believe that Qatar is the most reliable place for technology investment. Qatar has earned the trust of the world through its investment in education and scientific research, and demonstrated its credibility and neutrality at both a regional and an international level. Given its human and material capacities, its transparent legal framework, and its clear ethical standards, Qatar is well positioned to lead."

Her Highness concluded by affirming that participation in the summit represents an invitation to invest in a in a web of research built on global partnerships—one that directs technology toward serving humanity and reflects a shared responsibility in shaping the future of advanced technologies.

(QNA)