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      Ooredoo secures $549.4m in financing deal for data centre expansion

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      The funds will be used to consolidate and expand capacity and infrastructure of data centre assets across Ooredoo’s MENA operations, supporting the demand for hyperconnectivity, AI and Cloud services.

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      Ooredoo Group has announced a QAR 2bn ($0.55bn) financing deal to accelerate the growth of its data centre and AI business, enabling a significant expansion of capacity and the modernisation of its data centres.

      The financing deal has been signed with QNB, Doha Bank and Masraf Al Rayan. The 10-year hybrid facility, which comprises commercial and Islamic tranches, is the largest transaction – both in terms of value and tenor – ever achieved in Qatar’s tech sector, underscoring the confidence of leading financial institutions in Ooredoo’s strategic vision.

      The funds will be strategically allocated to carve out existing data centre assets from Ooredoo’s telecom operations, with a significant portion directed toward expanding capacity and upgrading infrastructure to support the growing demand for AI, Coud services, and hyperconnectivity in the MENA region.

      Aziz Aluthman Fakhroo, Group CEO, Ooredoo, said: “The MENA region is one of the fastest growing markets for data centres worldwide, and there is significant untapped potential in AI, Cloud services and accelerated computing. This financing deal marks a major milestone in our strategic vision for expanding our data centre and AI business, and we are excited to meet the region’s increasing demand while upholding our commitment to sustainable, energy-efficient infrastructure.

      “I would like to thank QNB, Doha Bank, and Masraf Al Rayan for their invaluable support in this landmark transaction and their dedication to accelerating the growth of digital infrastructure both in Qatar and across the region.”

      Speaking about the deal, Abdulla Mubarak Al-Khalifa, QNB Group CEO, added: “We are proud to have worked alongside Ooredoo Group, Doha Bank and Masraf Al Rayan on this important financing deal, which will facilitate the growth of data centres in Qatar and the region. We expect the data centre market to grow significantly over the coming years, and by supporting Ooredoo, we are investing in the future of AI and Cloud services. This collaboration also strengthens Qatar’s leadership in technological innovation. We look forward to working closely with Ooredoo Group as this market evolves.”

      Fahad Al Khalifa, Group CEO, Masraf Al Rayan, commented: “We are excited to be part of this major financing deal, which will contribute to driving technological progress in Qatar and the region. By partnering with Ooredoo, we are investing in the future of digital infrastructure and supporting sustainable growth through innovation and economic diversification. We are proud to be at the forefront of this significant initiative, which will undoubtedly cement Qatar’s position as a leader in the digital economy.”

      Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Fahad bin Faisal Al Thani, Group CEO, Doha Bank, stated: “We are dedicated to support Ooredoo in its ambitious expansion of digital infrastructure through this financing deal. The growth of Ooredoo’s data centres will have a transformative impact on the tech sector, enhancing regional competitiveness and positioning the country as a leader in the digital economy. We are proud to play a role in enabling this important step towards achieving comprehensive development in Qatar and the region.”

      As part of its strategic growth, the company plans to expand its capacity to over 120 megawatts through a $1bn investment in the medium to long term. This expansion will position Ooredoo to better serve the increasing demand for localised Cloud services and IT workloads, particularly from hyperscalers.

      With 26 active data centres across Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Iraq and Tunisia, Ooredoo continues to lead the MENA region’s data centre market. The company is committed to building a new generation of sustainable, energy-efficient data centres that will securely process IT workloads for governments, hyperscalers, enterprises and startups, driving innovation and AI adoption across the region.

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