Ooredoo and NVIDIA Team Up to Launch AI-Powered MENA Digital Hub

Qatar’s telecommunications giant, Ooredoo, has partnered with NVIDIA to deploy cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technology across its data centers in five Middle Eastern countries. This strategic collaboration marks NVIDIA's first large-scale launch in the Middle East, setting a promising precedent for AI technology in the region.

Expanding AI Capabilities in the Middle East

Ooredoo’s partnership with NVIDIA makes it the first company to provide clients in Qatar, Algeria, Tunisia, Oman, Kuwait, and the Maldives direct access to NVIDIA’s advanced AI and graphics processing technology. This initiative is part of Ooredoo’s broader strategy to boost AI infrastructure in the MENA region, ensuring enhanced security, optimized performance, and customization aligned with local standards.

Development of the MENA Digital Hub

Ooredoo is developing the MENA Digital Hub, an AI-ready platform powered by NVIDIA’s full-stack innovation. This platform will include systems, software, and services designed to meet the significant market demand for accelerated computing and hyperconnectivity in the Middle East.

Leadership and Vision

Earlier this year, Sunita Bottse was appointed CEO of the MENA Digital Hub. Her leadership focuses on transforming the region’s digital infrastructure by providing cutting-edge services. Under her guidance, Ooredoo aims to empower its customers through the deployment of thousands of NVIDIA Tensor Core GPUs in its AI data centers.

Impact on the Middle East

The state-of-the-art AI platform developed by Ooredoo and NVIDIA will serve as a valuable resource, supporting governments and empowering enterprises and startups to process their private datasets securely. This initiative is expected to drive economic growth, job creation, and technological innovation across the region.

Significant Investment and Future Plans

Ooredoo currently operates 26 active data centers across the region and plans to invest an additional QAR 3.65 billion (USD 1 billion) to boost its regional data center capacity by 20 to 25 additional megawatts (MW). By the end of the decade, Ooredoo aims to almost triple its current capacity, responding to the high demand for advanced AI services.

Ooredoo's partnership with NVIDIA highlights Qatar's commitment to becoming a leader in AI technology in the Middle East. This collaboration not only enhances the region's digital infrastructure but also opens up new opportunities for businesses and governments to leverage advanced AI capabilities.

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