MANAMA | Tue, 13 Jan 2026
Batelco by Beyon has entered a strategic partnership with Qareeb Data Centers, the Middle East’s first edge data center provider, to launch Bahrain’s first edge data center.
The agreement was signed by Batelco Chief Global Business Officer Hani Askar and Qareeb Data Centers Chief Revenue Officer Annemarie Van Zadelhoff, in the presence of Batelco CEO Maitham Abdulla, Qareeb Chairman Bruce Jennings, and senior executives from both organisations, during a meeting at Beyon’s headquarters in Bahrain.
Under the partnership, Qareeb will manage and operate its first edge data center through a long-term lease of Batelco’s newly announced facility. This move enables Qareeb to deliver sovereign, low-latency, and AI-ready co-location services for enterprises, cloud providers, and digital platforms across the GCC.
The collaboration reflects Batelco’s strategy to expand its high-performance data infrastructure through partnerships with leading industry players. It supports the delivery of scalable and energy-efficient digital infrastructure aligned with the region’s evolving connectivity and compute requirements.
According to a press statement, the agreement marks the transition of the project from completion to operational readiness, positioning Bahrain as a new hub for edge computing and next-generation digital services in the Gulf.
TradeArabia News Service
