Sheikh Ali bin Jabor bin Mohammad Al Thani, CEO of Ooredoo and a key figure in Qatar’s ICT sector, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Silver Stevie Award for Technology Excellence, recognizing his visionary leadership and Ooredoo Qatar’s groundbreaking role in transforming telecommunications.
Under the leadership of Sheikh Ali bin Jabor bin Mohammad Al Thani, Ooredoo Qatar has spearheaded a series of groundbreaking initiatives that reflect its commitment to technological innovation and national development.
Among the most notable is the recent launch of Qatar’s first sovereign AI cloud, developed in strategic partnership with global technology leader NVIDIA.
This pioneering platform delivers secure, end-to-end artificial intelligence infrastructure designed to support and accelerate innovation across key national sectors, including healthcare, finance, and energy.
By ensuring data remains within national borders, the sovereign AI cloud not only strengthens Qatar’s digital sovereignty but also positions the country as a regional leader in AI-driven transformation. Ooredoo also achieved a global ranking for mobile internet speed, a milestone that reflects world-class 5G deployment and network modernization.
In its ongoing commitment to enhancing customer experience, Ooredoo developed ‘Obot’, a GPT-4-powered AI assistant that delivers human-like interactions and accelerates customer query resolution, significantly improving digital service efficiency and satisfaction.
Beyond technology, the leadership of Ooredoo Qatar’s CEO extends to societal engagement through initiatives such as the record-breaking 2025 Doha Marathon by Ooredoo, which fostered nationwide participation and highlighted the company’s dedication to community well-being and inclusive innovation.
Sheikh Ali bin Jabor bin Mohammad Al Thani CEO – Ooredoo
“It is an honor to be recognized with the 2025 Silver Stevie Award for Technology Excellence. This achievement reflects the relentless efforts of our entire Ooredoo Qatar team and our commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation. We dedicate this recognition to our customers, whose trust inspires us to continue shaping Qatar’s digital future. A huge thank you also goes to our HR Team for fostering an empowering and innovative workplace, which makes achievements like these possible and for ensuring our people remain at the heart of Ooredoo’s success.”
The Silver Stevie Award serves as a powerful affirmation of Ooredoo Qatar’s position as a leading digital enabler and technology pioneer, both within the region and on the global stage. It highlights the company’s relentless pursuit of excellence in delivering next-generation connectivity, customer-centric solutions, and cutting-edge digital services that consistently set new industry benchmarks.
