{"id":10250,"date":"2025-12-16T02:58:47","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T23:58:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mediacity.qa\/?p=10250"},"modified":"2026-03-25T12:39:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T09:39:28","slug":"media-city-qatar-and-microsoft-qatar-hold-first-joint-workshop-for-licensed-companies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mediacity.qa\/en\/media-city-qatar-and-microsoft-qatar-hold-first-joint-workshop-for-licensed-companies\/","title":{"rendered":"Media City Qatar and Microsoft Qatar Hold First Joint Workshop for Licensed Companies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Media City Qatar hosted its first industry workshop with Microsoft Qatar on 16 December 2025 at its headquarters in Msheireb Downtown Doha, bringing licensed companies together for a day of insights, networking, and hands-on knowledge sharing.<\/p>\n<p>The workshop is part of the goals of the <a href=\"https:\/\/mediacity.qa\/en\/media-city-qatar-to-accelerate-innovation-in-media-and-creative-technology-supported-by-microsoft\/\">Memorandum of Understanding signed between Media City Qatar and Microsoft Qatar<\/a> during the 2025 \u2018Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg,\u2019 which focuses on advancing digital innovation and growth within Qatar\u2019s media and creative economy.<\/p>\n<p>The sessions explored global media trends and practical applications of emerging technologies, demonstrating how innovation is reshaping content creation, distribution, and business growth models. Participants also learned how initiatives such as the Microsoft Partner Network help licensed companies deepen their integration within the innovation ecosystem and scale through support from global tech leaders.<\/p>\n<p>Media City Qatar continues to provide platforms that support the growth of its licensed companies, from access to technology partners and sector-focused training to networking and business development opportunities. 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