Qatar’s location halfway between Asia and Europe, with both regions accessible by a six-hour flight, makes it an ideal hub for global business activities, according to Silvina Moschini, CEO and co-founder of Unicorn Media. Gulf TimesMoschini stressed that this accessibility, combined with Qatar’s welcoming environment and incentives for innovation, makes it an attractive destination for entrepreneurs and innovators from around the world. “Qatar is strategically positioned to bridge not only cultures but opportunities, and I think there has been a power shift when it comes to global innovation,” she said, highlighting the global change in innovation dynamics spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic. Moschini noted that the pandemic has spurred a massive move towards remote work and digital trade, further highlighting the importance of technological advancements. She said there has been a big move in the Gulf to embrace new sources of income and opportunities, which is particularly beneficial for countries such as Argentina, the Philippines and Latin America, where talent often outweighs opportunity. With many people leaving traditional tech hubs like Silicon Valley, Moschini noted that the focus is on countries that are actively working to be leaders in the next technology revolution. She reiterated Qatar’s unique geographical advantage and its key role in fostering entrepreneurship and innovation. Unicorn Media recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the Qatar Financial Centre Authority, highlighting Qatar’s commitment to innovation ecosystem. The agreement aims to leverage Qatar’s strategic location to bridge innovative talent between the East and the West and build a framework to strengthen the country’s entrepreneurial environment. Moschini said Qatar has emerged as a seamless bridge between diverse perspectives and groundbreaking ideas. She noted that the country’s efforts to attract global talent and foster collaboration are paving the way for major advancements in areas such as blockchain technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and fintech. “What’s really important is countries that are serious about being leaders in driving the next technological revolution. That revolution is one that we’re already living through, which is related to blockchain technology, AI, decentralization in many aspects, and fintech. These things impact almost everything, because there are a lot of buzzwords about AI, but it’s true that AI is permeating all industries. So blockchain technology is changing the way business is done, and we’re riding the wave,” Moschini said.
