MCIT and Microsoft open first global datacentre region in Qatar

MCIT and Microsoft open first global datacentre region in Qatar

Qatar’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) in partnership with Microsoft have announced the launch of the country’s first hyperscale cloud datacentre region.

Launched at an event held under the patronage of Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, the Microsoft cloud datacentre region in Qatar joins the world’s largest cloud infrastructure footprint, significantly enhancing Qatar’s competitiveness on a global and regional level in line with Qatar National Vision 2030 and increasing the country’s position as a leader in the digital era.

The launch of the Microsoft cloud datacentre region in Qatar was recently announced during a special celebratory event entitled “Qatar’s Digital Journey into the Future”, in the presence of esteemed ministers and high-level private sector executives, as well as Microsoft’s global and regional executives.

Key impact

The Microsoft cloud datacentre region in Qatar will have a significant impact on the development of the local economy and support the country’s efforts to diversify its economy, build talent and attract foreign investment

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Al Mannai said: "The launch of the Data Centre is considered an important milestone in the process of transforming Qatar into an advanced and pioneering digital centre in the Middle East and the