Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) and Qcloud have announced the expansion of Qcloud’s business and head office in the Business Innovation Park at Ras Bufontas Free Zone.
This move solidifies the company’s expanding presence in the region’s digital infrastructure sector. The expansion announcement followed an agreement between QFZ and Qcloud, signed by Abdulla Hamad Al Binali, Acting Chief Operating Officer at Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ), and Zahid Saddiq, founder and CEO of Qcloud.
The agreement intends to push the boundaries of data center innovation in Qatar and beyond, further strengthening the strategic partnership between the two entities, with a shared commitment to nurturing innovation, enhancing competitiveness, and driving sustained growth in the digital infrastructure sector.
Since establishing its presence in QFZ in 2020, Qcloud has seen remarkable growth – starting with a small local office, expanding to a 150 sqm space, and now solidifying its long-term commitment with a new 300+ sqm head office within Qatar’s Free Zone.
Qcloud has worked closely with leading data center developers and operators in Qatar, including MEEZA, Quantum Switch, and Ooredoo, demonstrating its expertise in delivering high-performance and secure data center solutions that adhere to international standards.
Commenting on the expansion announcement, Abdulla Hamad Al Binali, Acting Chief Operating Officer at Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ), said that, “Qcloud’s expansion in Qatar’s Free Zones demonstrates our commitment to strengthening Qatar’s digital infrastructure. Through this partnership, we are driving the standards of high-performance, scalable, and energy-efficient data centers that support the growth of Qatar’s digital economy, by enabling advanced technologies and attracting global technology enterprises.”
Commenting on this step, Qcloud CEO Zahid Saddiq stated that, “Qcloud has benefited greatly from QFZ’s strategic support, business-friendly environment, and commitment to supporting innovation. The company recognizes QFZ as a valued partner and looks forward to continued collaboration in driving technological advancements in the free zones, mainland Qatar, and beyond.”
With the support of QFZ, Qcloud is poised to play a pivotal role in enhancing Qatar’s data center ecosystem, contributing to the growth of the sector within the State and its free zones.
The expansion and agreement with Qcloud are part of QFZ’s broader strategy to cultivate strategic partnerships with both international and local businesses. By advancing an ecosystem that nurtures innovation and progress, QFZ continues to catalyze the growth of data center companies in Qatar.
According to the statement, this step represents also a pivotal move towards cementing Qatar’s world-class and sustainable ICT infrastructure, aligning with the objectives of the country’s Digital Agenda 2030.
