Doha, Qatar, 15 September 2026: Vodafone Qatar has been honoured with three awards at the Middle East Enterprise AI & Analytics Summit & Awards 2026, hosted at Rosewood Doha, underscoring its position as a regional leader in enterprise AI and data innovation.
The summit brought together industry leaders to examine how AI and analytics are reshaping enterprise decision-making. Vodafone Qatar received the Organisation Excellence Award for Best Use-Case of GenAI, while two of its executives were also individually recognised. Rizwan Zafar received the Data & AI Visionary of the Year Award, and Meshaal Al-Ibrahim was named Rising AI Leader of the Year.
Vodafone Qatar also contributed to the summit’s panel discussions, with Chief Operating Officer Baran Yurdagul and Head of Digital Channel Transformation Tolga Orhun , sharing insights on the evolving role of AI and analytics across businesses.
Commenting on the recognition, Chief Operating Officer Baran Yurdagul at Vodafone Qatar, said: "Winning these awards is a strong validation of the work our teams have put into embedding AI across the way we operate and serve our customers. It's not just about the technology, it's about the people applying it in ways that make a real difference. This also speaks to Qatar's growing stature as a hub for data and AI excellence, in line with the ambitions of National Vision 2030."
Vodafone Qatar continues to expand its enterprise AI and analytics offering as part of its broader digital transformation strategy in Qatar.
To find out more about Vodafone Qatar and its services, please visit: www.vodafone.qa
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About Vodafone Qatar P.Q.S.C
Vodafone Qatar P.Q.S.C. (“Vodafone Qatar”) provides a comprehensive range of services including voice, messaging, data, fixed communications, IoT and ICT managed services in the State of Qatar, for both consumers and businesses alike. The Company commenced commercial operations in 2009 and has 2.1 million mobile customers as of 30 June 2026. Its state-of-the-art network infrastructure is expanding to cover key locations in the country with fibre connectivity and 5G, along with an extensive digital ecosystem, which will contribute to Qatar’s continued growth and prosperity. Vodafone Qatar’s vision is deeply rooted in its mission to connect today’s ideas with the technologies of tomorrow by pioneering digital innovation and becoming people’s first choice in telecom and digital services. Please visit www.vodafone.qa for more details.
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