- Google Cloud is making the latest major investment in the region to support its growing customer base and partner ecosystem.
- Set to contribute cumulatively $18.9 billion economic activity of Qatar Between 2023 and 2030, support the creation of more than 25,000 jobs in 2030 alone, of Qatar National Vision 2030.
Doha, Qatar, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Google Cloud is Doha cloud area of Official launch event With the cooperation of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and the Qatar Free Zone Authority (QFZ), ministers of the Qatari Cabinet and executives from major Qatari companies were present. New cloud regions meet the growing demand for cloud services. Qatar and the middle east REGIONS AND SUPPORT of Qatar National Vision 2030 It aims to transform the country into a digital economy through innovation and digital transformation.
according to research Commissioned by Google Cloud access partnershipnew Doha The cloud space is expected to drive growth in economic activity and is estimated to contribute to cumulative economic activity growth. $18.9 billion Gross economic product increase Qatar Between 2023 and 2030, we will support the creation of 25,000 jobs in 2030 alone. This new cloud region is the latest major investment made by Google Cloud. QatarIt follows the recent opening of a national office and a Virtual Center of Excellence (CoE) in Mushaleb.
A series of investments in infrastructure and resources demonstrate Google Cloud’s ongoing commitment to playing a pivotal role in advancing technology. of Qatar Digital future and technology.
MCIT and the Qatar government have enabled government-wide cloud growth through the introduction of a cloud policy, facilitating Google Cloud’s market entry. Your Honor, Mohammed Bin Ali Al ManaiThe Minister of Communications and Information Technology said: “The launch of the first Google Cloud region was Qatar This is the establishment of a strong digital infrastructure with internationally agreed standards and policies that will lead us all towards a more efficient economy based on digitization and technology to promote quality of life. It fits with the overarching vision to achieve the desired goals of the Qatar National Vision 2030, including: We provide convenient solutions for various fields. The new cloud regions will help provide impetus for economic and productivity growth and will be available to a variety of government and private companies and institutions within the region. Qatar Adopting flexible capabilities when dealing with digital technologies offers the opportunity to achieve significant efficiency gains. ”
he Ahmad Al SaidThe Minister of State and Chairman of the Qatar Free Zone Authority (QFZ) said, “The launch of the new Google Cloud region Qatar This is an important milestone in the growth of our partnership with Google Cloud, which began with our agreement to establish Google Cloud regions in 2020. Doha. We are proud to offer world-class cloud services from our free zone. Qatar, this is in addition to the QFZ’s pivotal role in deploying disruptive technologies and advanced digital infrastructure, enhancing corporate capabilities, fostering innovation and creating opportunities to advance the technology sector in the state. It’s fromthis further accelerates of Qatar Digital transformation and the realization of Qatar’s National Vision 2030 to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy. ”
QFZ and Google Cloud announced a strategic partnership agreement in early 2020 that will enable Google Cloud’s presence in the country. QFZ’s continued support for the launch of the Center of Excellence has contributed to the growth of the domestic technology ecosystem. Qatar.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Your Excellency Akbar Al Bakersaid: “Qatar Airways is excited about the opportunities offered by Google establishing its cloud region. Qatar. This will allow you to innovate jointly with Google and take advantage of Google’s rich set of cloud services. We are particularly passionate about leveraging AI/ML-driven data insights using Google Cloud as a platform to improve operational efficiency while enhancing our world-renowned customer service. . The introduction of Google Cloud makes areas like data-driven predictive maintenance much easier. Qatar And our data is safely stored here. ”
His Excellency Nasser Ghanem al-KhelaifiThe Chairman of beIN Media Group said, “We are delighted to enter into this major new partnership with Google Cloud, which will enable beIN to embrace the latest technologies and innovations.As a proud Qatari media group, As a business, we are always looking to innovate and beIN, in partnership with Google Cloud, will help drive the ongoing digital transformation of the sports, entertainment and media industries. Qatar and globally. ”
Yusuf Mohammed Al JaidaCEO of Qatar Financial Center said, “Our partnership with Google Cloud will help local businesses grow by providing opportunities and solutions that enable them to take advantage of the innovative benefits of technology and digitization. This area strengthens the support we provide to our clients, especially those in the financial services sector, and advances our mission to help companies transform. Let Qatar We aim to become a digital and fintech hub and a sustainable development of the country in line with the national development plan. ”
Ahmed Al-FahdAl Jazeera Media Network’s Executive Director of Technology and Network Operations said: “Google Cloud’s New Cloud He is delighted to be part of a group of companies that leverage Regions.” Qatar. The new region will help Al Jazeera positively impact and empower more customers and partners around the world. Our collaboration with Google Cloud has allowed us to provide a significant value-added service to our news readers around the world. By capturing and analyzing how people engage with news in real time, and by turning these insights into action, we can continue to better inform the world. In today’s cloud space, Qatar, we intend to be in a strong position to provide superior news coverage and promote greater engagement with all information. ”
Adair Fox MartinGoogle Cloud Go-to-Market President, said: dedication In 2020, we will Qatar The business community plans to open cloud regions in the country.the economy of Qatar It has great growth potential.of Doha The cloud region will be a catalyst for economic development and will create more job opportunities in the Qatari market as more businesses grow and expand thanks to the power of cloud technology. We are also humbled by the presence of Qatari ministers and Qatari business leaders at today’s regional launch event, which reflects their support for the potential of the new cloud region. ”
new Doha Regions are part of Google Cloud’s global network of 37 regions and 112 zones, providing cloud services to more than 200 countries and regions around the world. The new regions will provide high-performance, low-latency services and products to customers of all sizes, from public sector organizations to large enterprises, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and start-ups. Qatar and the middle east. Organizations in this region benefit from key controls that allow them to maintain compliance standards, including the highest security, data residency, and specific data storage requirements.
Today’s news was revealed as part of the keynote address. Adair Fox MartinPresident of Go-to-Market and Google Cloud at the company Release event It was held at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC). The event attracted more than 1,200 participants from Japan and abroad. of Qatar Chief decision makers, government officials, CIOs, CXOs, the IT community.
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