Doha, Qatar – Vodafone Qatar has announced a strategic partnership with Nokia to lead a comprehensive nationwide network modernization aimed at delivering faster, more secure, and highly flexible 5G services across Qatar. This upgrade will empower both consumers and businesses, positioning Vodafone Qatar at the forefront of next-generation digital innovation.
By leveraging Nokia’s complete end-to-end technology portfolio, Vodafone Qatar will significantly enhance network capacity, reduce latency, and speed up the deployment of new capabilities. The partnership will also introduce greater operational agility through automation and strengthened security measures, ensuring the network evolves seamlessly with emerging digital demands.
With Qatar’s ICT sector projected to grow at an annual rate of 8.5% through 2030, Vodafone Qatar is committed to supporting the expanding digital economy by meeting rising connectivity needs with state-of-the-art infrastructure.
The collaboration will enable Vodafone Qatar to transform its network using intelligent broadband access, advanced 5G slicing for new enterprise solutions, and scalable infrastructure designed to keep pace with rapid technological advancements.
Sheikh Hamad Abdulla Jassim Al-Thani, CEO of Vodafone Qatar, stated, “We continuously embrace emerging technologies to drive Qatar’s digital transformation in alignment with Qatar National Vision 2030. Partnering with Nokia enables us to build a smarter, more secure, and agile network that supports everything from customised home Wi-Fi to cutting-edge enterprise technologies.”
Raghav Sahgal, President of Cloud and Network Services at Nokia, added, “Our partnership with Vodafone Qatar underscores the strength of our portfolio and our commitment to delivering flexible, reliable, and automated core and broadband solutions. Nokia’s multi-cloud core software will provide Vodafone Qatar with the tools to efficiently manage its network while accelerating innovation.”
This modernization initiative sets a new benchmark for end-to-end digital transformation in Qatar, reinforcing Vodafone Qatar’s status as a leading telecommunications provider both regionally and globally.
