MCIT Reveals Winners of 2025 Digital Business Awards

Doha, Qatar - The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) announced the winners of the 9th edition of the Qatar Digital Business Award 2025 during a ceremony in Doha on Wednesday, October 22. The awards recognise organisations, companies and individuals that have driven digital transformation in Qatar, across fields including artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, data analytics and service delivery.

This year’s edition received over 340 applications, and winners were selected across 13 categories following a rigorous evaluation process. 

Strategic Context

MCIT positions the awards as a key instrument in advancing the nation’s “Digital Agenda 2030” and building a robust digital economy. The 2025 edition also introduced a new category, “Best Scale-Up of the Year,” expanding recognition beyond startups to more mature high-growth companies. 

Key Winners & Categories

The 2025 edition of QDBA featured 13 categories, covering areas such as:

• Best Digital Transformation (Corporate and SME)
• Best AI Solution (Corporate and SME)
• Best Digital Experience (Corporate and SME)
• Best ICT Service Provider
• Best Startup of the Year
• Best Scale-Up of the Year (new this year)
• Research & Development Excellence
• Best Smart Solution
• Best Cybersecurity Solution
• Entrepreneur of the Year (for individuals)

The introduction of the “Best Scale-Up of the Year” category reflects the growing maturity of companies that have moved beyond the startup phase and are driving significant impact in Qatar’s digital ecosystem.

Below is a summary of selected winners across the 13 award categories for 2025:

• Best ICT Service Provider: MEEZA. 
• Best Startup of the Year: Cytomate. 
• Best AI Solution: Al Jazeera Media Network & Wasco. 
• Best Scale-Up of the Year: AppLab.
• Research and Development Excellence: Syntonym.
• Best Smart Solution: Digital Petroleum. 
• Best Cybersecurity Solution: Malomatia. 
• Entrepreneur of the Year: Mohammed Al‑Delaimi. 

Evaluation & Participation

The awards required each submission to pass through multiple screening and evaluation phases, with five finalists selected in each category to present their projects to a judging panel of 35 experts. Participation spanned start-ups, scale-ups, SMEs and corporates, reflecting MCIT’s aim to broaden the digital ecosystem. 

Significance & Implications

By celebrating these winners, the Ministry highlights the pivotal role technology adoption plays in aligning with Qatar’s long-term vision. In particular:

• Start-ups and scale-ups gain national recognition and visibility, strengthening their potential for investment and growth.
• Established ICT service providers and corporates are encouraged to maintain leadership in innovation, resilience and service quality.
• Across sectors, the focus on AI, smart solutions and cybersecurity underscores the national shift toward advanced digital capabilities.