Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications provider, has launched sovereign AI cloud services powered by the latest NVIDIA Hopper GPUs, hosted in local data centers. This strategic deployment significantly advances Qatar’s digital transformation by providing world-class accelerated computing capabilities without reliance on international providers.
By enabling advanced AI applications across key sectors such as energy, finance, logistics, healthcare, and smart city development, Ooredoo offers customers faster access to computing power, secure handling of massive datasets, and deployment of AI solutions compliant with national data policies. The locally hosted infrastructure ensures low latency and high reliability.
As an NVIDIA Cloud Partner (NCP), Ooredoo provides access to NVIDIA’s cutting-edge GPU technology and the full NVIDIA AI Enterprise software suite. This platform simplifies and accelerates AI model building, testing, and scaling from idea to production, enabling use cases like AI-powered chatbots, supply chain optimization, and real-time financial analytics.
The service is hosted and operated by Syntys within mission-critical facilities designed to meet the demands of high-performance computing workloads.
This launch supports Qatar’s Digital Agenda 2030 and National AI Strategy, emphasizing robust digital infrastructure, local hosting of critical technology, and responsible AI development to benefit society and the economy.
Sheikh Ali Bin Jabor Al-Thani, CEO of Ooredoo Qatar, stated, “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. This will fuel economic growth, upgrade citizen experiences, and cement Qatar’s position as a digital leader in the region.”