Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications company, has unveiled new sovereign AI cloud services powered by NVIDIA’s state-of-the-art Hopper GPUs, marking a significant leap forward for the country’s digital and AI ambitions.
This milestone deployment brings world-class accelerated computing to Qatar’s local data centers, enabling organizations to harness advanced artificial intelligence capabilities without depending on overseas providers. By offering high-performance computing infrastructure on home soil, Ooredoo is helping fuel AI adoption across vital sectors such as energy, finance, logistics, healthcare, and smart cities.
Customers can expect faster, more secure access to massive computing power and the ability to process large datasets under Qatar’s national data policies – all with the low latency and reliability of in-country infrastructure.
“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,” said Sheikh Ali Bin Jabor Al-Thani, Chief Executive Officer of Ooredoo Qatar. “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.”
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As an NVIDIA Cloud Partner (NCP), Ooredoo’s new offering provides customers with access to NVIDIA’s cutting-edge GPUs and the full NVIDIA AI Enterprise software suite, designed to streamline the development, testing, and scaling of AI models. From AI-powered virtual assistants and real-time financial analytics to smart supply chains, users can now build sophisticated solutions securely within Ooredoo’s mission-critical local data centers, operated by Syntys.
This initiative directly aligns with the Qatar Digital Agenda 2030 and the Qatar National AI Strategy, both of which emphasize robust digital infrastructure, local hosting, and the ethical advancement of AI technologies to drive sustainable growth.
With this launch, Ooredoo strengthens its position as a catalyst for Qatar’s digital future, empowering businesses, institutions, and innovators to unlock new possibilities and support the nation’s journey toward becoming a regional leader in AI and advanced computing.