Microsoft, in partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), has launched Qatar’s first hyperscale cloud datacentre region.
It joins the world’s largest cloud infrastructure footprint, significantly enhancing Qatar’s competitiveness on a global level.
It is expected to 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 launch ceremony, Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai, minister of communications and information technology, said: “The launch of the datacenter is an important milestone in the process of transforming the State of Qatar into an advanced and pioneering digital center in the world. This journey was inspired by the Qatar National Vision 2030, which aims to establish a diversified and competitive national economy.”
Ralph Haupter, President of Microsoft EMEA, added: “Microsoft has more datacenter regions than any other cloud provider and today we are proud to deliver the first hyperscale cloud datacenter region to Qatar.
Customers are already leveraging our trusted cloud to innovate, achieve their business goals and do more with less. This will significantly amplify opportunities for even more transformation.”
Customers can now leverage Microsoft Azure to develop advanced applications using AI, data and analytics, IoT and hybrid capabilities with advanced digital security, as well as Microsoft 365, the world’s productivity cloud that delivers productivity apps seamlessly through cloud services.
With over 100 compliance offerings, Microsoft cloud empowers customers to meet local compliance and policy requirements. This includes the National Information Assurance Certification issued by the National Cyber Security Agency, which Microsoft received earlier this year.
Earlier this year, Microsoft, in partnership with the MCIT, launched the National Skilling Program, with the goal to upskill over 50,000 people in the country through providing digital skills acquisition programs over the next four years. To date, the program had benefited over 14,000 people.
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