(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Qatar has reached another important benchmark in its digital transformation. According to the October 2025 Speedtest Global Index, the country now ranks #2 in the world for median mobile download speed, recording 587 Mbps, second only to the UAE. This milestone comes at a pivotal moment. This week, Doha hosts Mobile World Congress (MWC Doha, 25-26) the first time the global event is held in Doha. And in just a few weeks, Qatar will host the AI Summit (10–12 December 2025), bringing global leaders in artificial intelligence, policy and innovation together in Doha.
These developments underscore Qatar's ambition to position itself as a regional hub for digital innovation, investment, and talent. The country's rise in mobile speed is closely linked to the core pillars of Qatar National Vision 2030. Strong digital infrastructure supports economic diversification by enabling new industries to emerge and grow, while also contributing to human development through enhanced digital skills, education, and innovation capacity. It further lays the foundation for smarter public services, from healthcare to mobility, aligned with the nation's broader modernization goals. At the same time, a high level of digital readiness strengthens Qatar's competitiveness as a business environment, increasingly influencing the decisions of global companies looking to invest and expand in the region. In recent weeks, operators in the country have also been testing next-generation uplink performance on 5G Advanced (5G-A), reaching real-world speeds above 600 Mbps.
Top 10 (Oct 2025)
1. UAE – 748 Mbps
2. Qatar – 587 Mbps
3. Kuwait – 422 Mbps
4. South Korea – 371 Mbps
5. Bulgaria – 316 Mbps
6. Brazil – 309 Mbps
7. Bahrain – 303 Mbps
8. Brunei – 280 Mbps
9. Denmark – 271 Mbps
10. Saudi Arabia – 270 Mbps
Qatar's rise in international rankings reflects a clear forward trajectory and growing strength in the digital sector. To build on this progress, continued nationwide performance will be important, along with steady advancement of 5G-A and early readiness for 6G. Supporting emerging areas such as AI, immersive media, industrial IoT, and smart mobility will also help position the country for the next wave of technological opportunities. At the same time, aligning digital infrastructure with the broader economic transformation outlined in Vision 2030 will remain a key part of sustaining this development over time.
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