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iHeart brings leading talent including Questlove, Steven Bartlett, Arabic sensation Islam Fawzy and more to the Centre Stage<\/p>\n\n\n\n

iHeartArabi <\/a>to unveil first shows of its Arabic podcast slate and will feature an on-site iHeartPodcasts Studio for top podcast talent to record episodes live from the floor in English and Arabic<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DOHA, Qatar & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)– iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally, and the Government Communications Office of the State of Qatar (GCO<\/a>) announced that iHeartPodcasts<\/strong> will be the official podcast partner for the 2026 Web Summit Qatar<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The third edition of Web Summit Qatar is set to gather more than 30,000 technology and business leaders, founders, world-leading investors, media and more than 1,600 startups at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC) from February 1-4, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top iHeartPodcasts talent, show producers and executives will be in attendance to participate in a range of events including educational sessions, live podcast recordings and Centre Stage content like fireside chats, panel discussions and Q&A sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s Centre Stage sessions will welcome Conal Byrne<\/strong>, CEO of the iHeartMedia Digital Audio Group along with other leading podcast talent including Questlove, host of \u201cThe Questlove Show<\/a>\u201d; Steven Bartlett, host of the world\u2019s second-largest host-led podcast \u201cThe Diary of a CEO<\/a>\u201d; Arabic sensation Islam Fawzy and more. The event will also serve as the official launch of iHeartArabi<\/strong>,iHeartPodcasts Arabic show slate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWelcoming iHeartMedia and its globally recognized podcast talent to Web Summit Qatar 2026 reflects our broader ambition to strengthen our creative economy and to support the growth of creative and digital industries as engines of sustainable development,\u201d said Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al Thani, Director of the GCO. \u201cThis partnership creates opportunities for knowledge exchange and new forms of digital expression that empower local talent and creators to strengthen Qatar\u2019s position as a hub for global media, content creation and innovation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAt iHeart we believe in fostering conversations that lead to creative and innovative ideas and solutions, and our partnership with the GCO continues to expand the boundaries of podcasting,\u201d said Bob Pittman, Chairman and CEO of iHeartMedia. \u201cOur goal is to work together to generate the kind of discussions and interactions that enhance and grow the future of this medium for audiences everywhere.\u201d This year\u2019s Web Summit Qatar will also feature an on-site iHeartPodcasts Recording Studio and attendee lounge for top podcast talent to record episodes live from the floor in English and Arabic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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