Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Ooredoo-backed Syntys has acquired Q Data’s hyperscale data centres in Qatar, adding two Tier III facilities and lifting live capacity to 26MW. The move strengthens Qatar’s sovereign cloud ambitions, addresses regional hyperscale demand, and reinforces Syntys’ position as a carrier-neutral platform for global cloud and AI providers.
Consulting HAUS guided Snoonu through its $245 million acquisition by Jahez, valuing the Qatari startup above QAR 1 billion and delivering Qatar’s first billion-riyal tech exit. The deal sets a national benchmark, underscores Qatar’s rise as a tech hub, and accelerates Snoonu’s regional growth ambitions.
Ooredoo Group, through Syntys, has acquired Q Data’s hyperscale facilities in Qatar, adding 12.5MW of Tier III capacity and lifting national live IT capacity to 26MW. The move strengthens sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure, positions Syntys for hyperscaler demand, and advances its MENA expansion to 120MW by 2030.
QNB will continue as Diamond Sponsor of Web Summit Qatar 2026, reinforcing its role in shaping Qatar’s digital future. The partnership supports fintech growth, entrepreneurship, and large-scale transformation across banking, aligning with Qatar National Vision 2030 and connecting startups with global investors.
Vodafone Qatar has become the country’s first B2B reseller of Starlink satellite services, bringing high-speed, low-latency connectivity to remote and mission-critical business environments. The partnership strengthens enterprise resilience, expands national ICT infrastructure, and supports Qatar’s National Vision 2030 through next-generation satellite connectivity.
Vodafone Qatar will showcase mission-critical connectivity at DIMDEX 2026, featuring live demos of secure communications, tactical private 5G, satellite links, digital twins, and body-worn video. The solutions target defence and security environments, reinforcing Vodafone’s role in building resilient digital infrastructure aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030.
The Government Communications Forum in Doha brought together over 800 leaders and global partners to advance strategic communications as a national asset. Through panels, workshops, and awards, the forum strengthened coordination, digital capability, and narrative-building in support of Qatar National Vision 2030 and institutional excellence.
Qatar’s Digital Agenda 2030 has been recognised by the United Nations as a global best practice in digital transformation. The strategy aligns technology with national development, emphasises inclusion and sustainability, and positions Qatar as a benchmark for digital government and long-term digital planning worldwide.
Qatar has opened a public consultation on revising spectrum fees, introducing new pricing for emerging services such as direct-to-device satellite connectivity and extending fee frameworks above 40 GHz. The move signals a shift toward benchmarking satellite pricing against mobile spectrum, positioning Qatar as a forward-looking regulator shaping future satellite and 6G markets.
Web Summit Qatar 2026 has sold out its startup programme with 1,600 startups confirmed and the exhibition floor at capacity. The event will bring 30,000+ attendees to Doha, spotlighting AI, quantum computing, fintech, and digital transformation while reinforcing Qatar’s position as a global technology hub.