Ooredoo launches AI cloud infrastructure in Qatar powered by Nvidia GPUs.

Arab carrier Ooredoo has launched advanced sovereign AI cloud services in Qatar, built on the latest Nvidia Hopper GPUs and hosted in its local data centers. The deployment enables the provision of advanced artificial intelligence applications without relying on international providers, with plans to deliver high-performance computing infrastructure locally across key sectors including energy, finance, logistics, healthcare and smart city development.

For customers, the deployment means faster access to computing power, the ability to handle massive datasets securely and the convenience of deploying AI solutions under national data policies. As an Nvidia Cloud Partner (NCP), Ooredoo offers customers access to GPU technology and Nvidia's full software suite for AI development, including the Nvidia AI Enterprise platform, which simplifies and speeds up the process of building, testing and scaling AI models.

This launch directly supports the ambitions of the Qatar Digital Agenda 2030 and the Qatar National AI Strategy, which call for robust digital infrastructure, local hosting of critical technology and the responsible development of AI to benefit society and the economy. Ooredoo's AI cloud platform will be run by local data center company Syntys, which was spun out of Ooredoo in March of this year following an investment from Iron Mountain. Prior to the launch of Syntys, Ooredoo Group had 26 data centers in operation across Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Iraq and Tunisia. At the time of launch, Syntys said it expected to scale its data center capacity to more than 120 MW with initial capital of $1 billion.

Sheikh Ali Bin Jabor Al-Thani, chief executive officer at Ooredoo Qatar, said: "We are proud to bring this world-class AI infrastructure to Qatar, equipping our customers with the tools they need to turn ambition into real-world solutions. Our collaboration with Nvidia paves the way for a new generation of innovation, empowering everyone from startups to government entities to benefit from the full potential of artificial intelligence, securely and efficiently. This, in turn, will fuel economic growth, upgrade citizen experiences and cement Qatar's position as a digital leader in the region."