In a significant move to strengthen Qatar’s digital infrastructure, Ooredoo-backed digital infrastructure provider Syntys has acquired Q Data QFZ LLC, the data centre arm of Doha Venture Capital. The transaction adds a substantial 12.5MW of hyperscale data centre capacity to Syntys’s portfolio, positioning the company as a key player in the region’s rapidly growing cloud and AI markets.
A Strategic Capacity Boost
The deal transfers ownership of two Tier III-certified, carrier-neutral facilities located in the Qatar Free Zones. This includes 5MW of live capacity and an additional 7.5MW currently under development. Following the acquisition, Syntys’s total live IT capacity in Qatar now stands at an impressive 26MW.
This expansion directly addresses the acute capacity constraints being felt across the Gulf. As global hyperscale cloud providers and AI platform operators accelerate their infrastructure deployment in the region, the demand for high-quality, reliable data centre space has surged. The newly acquired Q Data facilities already serve leading cloud and AI customers, meeting the rigorous reliability standards required by hyperscale operators.
Fueling Regional Expansion
This acquisition is a cornerstone of Syntys’s disciplined expansion strategy, which aims to reach over 120MW of installed capacity across the MENA region by 2030. By integrating established, cash-generating assets, Syntys is solidifying Qatar’s position in the regional race to host mission-critical digital infrastructure.
The move follows Ooredoo Group’s strategic spin-out of its data centre business in 2025 to create Syntys, a dedicated entity for designing, constructing, and managing data centres. This was preceded by a landmark QAR 2 billion ($549 million) financing deal in September 2024 to fund the expansion of its data centre operations across MENA, supporting the rollout of AI and cloud infrastructure in markets with a combined population exceeding 76 million.
Ooredoo’s Broader Digital Vision
The acquisition complements Ooredoo Group’s broader digital ecosystem, which includes extensive wireless and fibre networks, subsea cable systems, and advanced compute platforms. Earlier in 2025, the Qatar-based telecommunications giant launched a sovereign AI cloud, providing public and private institutions with local access to high-performance computing services. This integrated approach ensures that Ooredoo and its subsidiaries like Syntys can provide comprehensive solutions for the digital age.
About Syntys
Syntys is the digital infrastructure provider of the Ooredoo Group. Established in 2025 through the spin-out of Ooredoo’s regional data centre operations, the company designs, builds, and manages a network of data centres. Syntys operates facilities across multiple markets in the Middle East, North Africa, and beyond, providing carrier-neutral environments for hyperscale cloud and AI customers.
Source: Middle East AI News
