{"id":9023,"date":"2025-06-01T02:34:52","date_gmt":"2025-05-31T23:34:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mediacity.qa\/?post_type=success-story&p=9023"},"modified":"2025-10-13T11:56:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T08:56:09","slug":"inside-next-2","status":"publish","type":"success-story","link":"https:\/\/mediacity.qa\/en\/success-story\/inside-next-2\/","title":{"rendered":"From Employees to Entrepreneurs: ID8 Media\u2019s Role in Supporting Qatar\u2019s Evolving Media Sector"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
From Employees to Entrepreneurs: ID8 Media\u2019s Role in Supporting Qatar\u2019s Evolving Media Sector<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
After years at major media organizations in Doha, Omar Abdelqader, Rami Hosni, and Ali Husseini set out to build something different. They saw untapped potential in Qatar\u2019s media sector \u2014 and knew they could contribute to filling the gap. The result was ID8 Media: a company focused on AI-powered digital solutions, strategic branding, and media transformation. Rather than replicating traditional agency models, they launched a venture that blends technology, storytelling, and customized solutions to address emerging needs in the market. Today, ID8 Media is a licensed company under Media City Qatar, with a growing team based in Doha and a portfolio of projects spanning local and regional clients.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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From One Company to Four<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
After the success of ID8 Media, the founders established The 8 Group\u2014a collective of four companies that cover key areas of the media landscape. Alongside ID8 Media\u2019s focus on AI-powered strategy and brand transformation, the group includes Reson8 Media for broadcasting and AR\/VR, Cre8 Studios for production, and Pixel8 for media training and consulting.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
All four companies are now licensed under Media City Qatar, following its participation in Web Summit Qatar 2025. The decision to consolidate operations in Doha reflects both the group\u2019s long-term regional ambitions and the supportive business environment Media City Qatar provides.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\u201cMedia City Qatar gave us the right conditions to build and scale,\u201d says Omar Abdelqader, CEO of ID8 Media and The 8 Group. \u201cThe setup was seamless\u2014100% foreign ownership, tax benefits, and a supportive ecosystem. It made the decision clear.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Why Media City Qatar<\/strong>?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
With years of experience in Qatar\u2019s media landscape, the founders of ID8 Media had a clear sense of the market\u2019s gaps\u2014and how they could fill them. When it came time to launch their own venture, Media City Qatar stood out for its ease of setup, regulatory transparency, and long-term vision. Omar Abdelqader had first come across Media City Qatar during his time at Al Jazeera. Years later, it proved to be the right platform to bring their vision to life. \u201cIt wasn\u2019t just about getting a license. It was about being part of an ecosystem built for innovation,\u201d says Omar. \u201cFrom the very first meetings with the Media City Qatar team, the support was tangible.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Key Projects and Milestones<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
A standout moment was \u2018Qatar ArtBeat\u2019<\/em>, a Media City Qatar initiative delivered in partnership with Google Cloud for Qatar National Day 2024. ID8 Media supported the project behind the scenes, developing the technology that collected audience responses from across social media platforms and transformed them into a dynamic, AI-generated visual. The installation set a new Guinness World Records\u2122 title for \u201cMost People Contributing to an AI-Generated Image\u201d\u2014a category created specifically for the project.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
With over 5.4 million people reached and 68,000 engagements,\u00a0Qatar ArtBeat<\/em>\u00a0demonstrated the power of technology to connect storytelling and public participation at scale, while also accelerating ID8 Media\u2019s engagement with Google Cloud, reducing a typical six-month negotiation to just two weeks.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The Road Ahead<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
ID8 Media\u2019s next phase is focused on regional growth, deeper AI integration, and long-term partnerships. Media City Qatar remains central to this growth. It provides regulatory flexibility, market credibility, and access to a strong professional network.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\u201cMedia City Qatar has been a multiplier for our business,\u201d says Ali Husseini, Group CTO. \u201cIt gives us the structure to scale, the reputation to open doors, and the support to move fast. Being part of this ecosystem has helped us attract the right talent.\" For media companies entering the region, the advice is clear: if you have a strong offer and clear direction, Media City Qatar gives you the conditions to build. \u201cThe possibilities here are unmatched,\u201d adds Rami Hosni, Group CCO. \u201cThis is a place that rewards clear vision, focused execution, and the ambition to create something that lasts.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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