Batelco by Beyon has signed a strategic partnership with Qareeb Data Centers to launch Bahrain’s first edge data center, marking a major milestone in the Kingdom’s digital infrastructure roadmap. The agreement was signed at Beyon’s headquarters in Bahrain 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.
Under the partnership, Qareeb will manage and operate its first edge data center through a long-term lease of Batelco’s newly announced facility. The arrangement enables Qareeb to deliver sovereign, low-latency and AI-ready colocation services for enterprises, cloud providers, and digital platforms across the GCC. The agreement transitions the project from completion to operational readiness and reflects Batelco’s strategy to extend its high-performance data infrastructure through collaboration with leading industry players.
Located within Beyon’s Data Oasis in Southern Bahrain, the facility is the first of its kind in the Kingdom and forms a cornerstone of Batelco’s ongoing investment in next-generation digital infrastructure. The data center offers 6,000 square metres of scalable space designed to meet the needs of enterprises and hyperscalers seeking advanced hosting and connectivity solutions.
The partnership strengthens Bahrain’s position as a regional hub for digital infrastructure and aligns with the Kingdom’s vision to become a centre for innovation, connectivity and sustainable growth. The new edge data center will deliver in-demand services to customers across Bahrain, the Middle East and beyond.
“This agreement represents an important step forward in translating our data center strategy into operational excellence,” said Hani Askar. “We are pleased to welcome Qareeb Data Centers as a trusted partner in the new facility, which stands as a symbol of Bahrain’s progress in digital transformation. Together, we aim to provide secure, reliable and future-ready data infrastructure that supports enterprise and government customers alike.”
Annemarie Van Zadelhoff added: “This facility represents Qareeb Data Centers’ first operational data center and a significant milestone in delivering high-performance, scalable and sovereign edge colocation for cloud providers, AI innovators and enterprise organisations across the Middle East. Together, we are strengthening Bahrain’s digital infrastructure while enabling customers to scale next-generation cloud and artificial intelligence workloads with confidence.”
