Dow Jones, publisher of The Wall Street Journal, has announced plans to open a base of operations in Qatar next year to further strengthen its operations.
This announcement is part of Dow Jones’ plans to expand its current offices and open new ones in 2025, aimed at strengthening its global presence in the Middle East.
Almar Latour, CEO of Dow Jones and Publisher of The Wall Street Journal, said that, “The Gulf’s position as an emerging hub of innovation in tech and AI requires that we strengthen our presence in the region. We must continuously reflect the evolving news and information needs of the global business community and that’s why we’re excited to deepen our footprint in the Middle East to deliver reliable journalism, data, and analysis across the region and around the world.”
The company intends to register and operate within Media City Qatar, a leading hub for global media and technology companies that fosters innovation and collaboration in Qatar’s vibrant media landscape. This news follows a recent announcement of a multi-year agreement that will bring Dow Jones’s marquee technology conference WSJ Tech Live to the State of Qatar starting in December 2025.
The Qatar office will also serve as a key component of Dow Jones’s partnership with the Government Communications Office of the State of Qatar, which seeks to both increase the company’s presence throughout the region and align with the country’s vision to become a global hub for advanced technology and innovation.
“The new Dow Jones office in Qatar, alongside WSJ Tech Live Qatar, will mark a significant milestone in advancing Qatar’s technological growth and supportive business environment. This new presence solidifies Qatar’s position as a prime destination for global media and technology companies,” said Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al Thani, Director of the Government Communications Office of the State of Qatar.
