Guest

His Excellency Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al Thani

His Excellency Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al Thani, director of Qatar’s Government Communication Office and chairman of the Permanent Web Summit Organising Committee, joins Dean and CEO Marwan M. Kraidy for a special edition of the Dean’s Global Forum at Web Summit Qatar 2026.

Drawing on his role at GCO, Sheikh Jassim will discuss how government and institutional communication navigate an evolving media landscape, examining emerging trends, including artificial intelligence, and the challenges and opportunities they present. He will also offer insights into the future of the sector, informed by his experience shaping national and international communication strategies.

In conversation with

Marwan M. Kraidy

Dean and CEO
Northwestern University in Qatar