Cyprus Expands Strategic Ties With Qatar Through High-Profile Delegation Visit

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

November 19, 2025

Cyprus and Qatar are strengthening their economic and technological bonds, marking a significant step in collaborative business and innovation. A recent delegation from Cyprus, organized by the Employers and Industrialists Federation (Oev) and the Cyprus Information Technology Enterprises Association (CITEA), visited Doha to explore new opportunities and exchange insights.

Strengthening Bilateral Ties

The visit, which included a briefing on Qatar’s dynamic business environment, underscored the mutual ambition to foster long-term partnerships. Accompanied by Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy Nicodemos Damianou, the delegation demonstrated the government’s commitment to advancing digital transformation and innovation.

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Delegation Highlights And Leadership

Key figures in the delegation included former Oev president Antonis Antoniou and CITEA president Dimitris Nisiotis, who led discussions aimed at exploring diverse areas of cooperation. In addition, seven Cypriot companies—each a member of CITEA—actively showcased their services and products, opening the door to sustained business interactions with Qatari enterprises.

Future Prospects

The series of meetings with local companies and industry organizations provided not only a platform for business presentations but also valuable opportunities for networking and strategic dialogue. This initiative paves the way for future joint ventures and collaborations, as both nations look to harness their complementary strengths in technology and commerce.

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Cyprus Ranks Among EU Leaders In Tertiary-Educated ICT Workforce

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

May 25, 2026

High Educational Attainment Sets Cyprus Apart

Recent data from Eurostat showed that Cyprus is expected to rank among the leading European countries for tertiary-educated ICT professionals in 2025. According to the figures, 96.4% of ICT professionals in Cyprus are projected to hold tertiary education qualifications, placing the country among the highest-ranked members of the European Union.

Gender Disparity Remains A Critical Challenge

Despite the high level of educational attainment, the ICT workforce in Cyprus continues to show a significant gender imbalance. Men are projected to account for 85.1% of ICT employees in 2025, while women are expected to represent 14.9% of the sector. In 2024, the split stood at 70.9% for men and 29.1% for women. The figures highlighted a widening gender gap within the country’s ICT workforce.

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European Union Trends And Comparative Analysis

Across the European Union, the number of ICT professionals is projected to increase to 3.4 million in 2025 from 3.2 million in 2024, representing annual growth of 5.1%. Men are expected to account for 83.4% of ICT employment across the bloc, equivalent to approximately 2.8 million workers, while women are projected to represent 16.6%.

National Performance Variability In Gender Representation

Countries within the EU show a varied landscape: the highest percentages of male ICT professionals are reported in the Czech Republic (92.9%), Slovenia (89.1%), Latvia (89.0%), Lithuania (88.9%), and Slovakia (88.4%). On the contrary, nations such as Denmark (30.0%), Sweden (29.8%), Romania (28.6%), Bulgaria (25.6%), and Croatia (25.2%) lead in female participation in the ICT arena.

Educational Background Across The European ICT Sector

Eurostat data also showed that most ICT professionals across the EU hold tertiary education qualifications. By 2025, 74.8% of ICT workers in the bloc are projected to have university-level education, while 25.2% are expected to hold secondary or post-secondary qualifications. Denmark recorded the highest share of tertiary-educated ICT professionals at 97.7%, followed by France at 96.6% and Cyprus at 96.4%. Other countries with high levels of tertiary-educated ICT workers included Ireland at 92.3%, Bulgaria at 91.1%, and Croatia at 90.9%. At the lower end of the ranking, Italy recorded 69.2%, while Portugal stood at 58.8%.

Conclusion

The data perfectly encapsulates the dual narrative in the ICT sector: while countries like Cyprus and Denmark achieve remarkable educational standards among ICT workers, persistent gender disparities remind us that diversity remains an ongoing challenge. As the ICT landscape continues to evolve, strategic policy formation and corporate governance will be pivotal in balancing excellence with inclusivity.

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