Ooredoo Group, a global communications company, has announced that its digital infrastructure arm Syntys, has acquired Q Data QFZ LLC, a hyperscale data center operator in Qatar. The transaction transfers ownership of two Tier III‑certified, carrier‑neutral facilities within the Qatar Free Zones and brings Syntys’ total live IT capacity in the country to 26 MW. The seller is Doha Venture Capital, a subsidiary of Qatar Free Zones Authority.
While Syntys was established through the carve-out of Ooredoo Group’s regional data center operations and operates facilities across markets in MENA and beyond, Q Data serves cloud and AI customers, with 5 MW live and 7.5 MW under development.
In a press release Ooredoo and Syntys said that the acquisition responds to “accelerating deployment requirements from hyperscale cloud providers and AI platform operators across the Gulf region, where available capacity remains constrained relative to demand.” The acquisition also aligns with Qatar’s data localization requirements by anchoring this hyperscale infrastructure within a Qatar-headquartered data center platform focused on mission-critical cloud and AI infrastructure.
Aziz Aluthman Fakhroo, Group CEO, Ooredoo, said, “This acquisition directly aligns with Ooredoo Group’s strategic focus on investing in critical digital infrastructure and enabling sovereign AI and cloud services across the region. By integrating Q Data’s hyperscale facilities into Syntys, we reinforce Syntys’ ability to serve the world’s leading cloud and AI providers while delivering sustainable value for our shareholders.”
“Q Data brings proven, revenue‑generating assets that meet the rigorous standards our clients demand,” said Sunita Bottse, Chief Executive Officer of Syntys. “By integrating these facilities into the Syntys platform, we expand our capacity in Qatar with internationally recognized, Tier III‑certified, carrier‑neutral infrastructure tailored to the needs of hyperscale and AI customers.” Bottse noted the transaction supports Syntys’ regional expansion program. “We’re executing a disciplined plan to reach more than 120MW of installed capacity across MENA by 2030,” she said. “This acquisition advances that strategy by integrating established, cash‑generating assets that strengthen our presence in a critical market.”
The deal aims to strengthen Syntys’ position as a carrier-neutral infrastructure provider for global cloud and AI platforms in Qatar. The acquisition complements Ooredoo Group’s digital infrastructure portfolio, which includes the sovereign AI cloud launched in 2025 that provides public and private institutions in Qatar with local access to advanced compute services.