Syntys Qatar data center acquisition was completed through a deal with Ooredoo Group, significantly boosting hyperscale capacity amid rising cloud and AI demand. The acquisition includes Q Data QFZ LLC, which operates hyperscale facilities serving major cloud and AI customers. Currently, 5 megawatts are live, and Syntys plans to bring an additional 7.5 megawatts online soon.
Through the deal, Syntys gained ownership of two Tier III-certified, carrier-neutral data centers in the Qatar Free Zones. This transaction increases the company’s live IT capacity in Qatar to 26 megawatts. Doha Venture Capital, a subsidiary of the Qatar Free Zones Authority, sold the assets.
Strategic Timing Amid Regional Demand
Hyperscale cloud providers and AI operators continue to accelerate deployment across the Gulf region. At the same time, available capacity remains limited in several key markets. By consolidating these facilities under a Qatar-based platform, Syntys strengthens local infrastructure while supporting national digital economy objectives.
Ooredoo Group emphasized that the acquisition aligns with its strategy to invest in core digital infrastructure. Aziz Aluthman Fakhroo, Group CEO of Ooredoo, said the transaction enhances Syntys’ ability to deliver sovereign cloud and AI services while boosting long-term shareholder value.
Operational and Regional Growth Benefits
From Syntys’ perspective, the acquisition expands both scale and reliability. CEO Sunita Bottse explained that the facilities deliver established, revenue-generating operations that meet the technical and operational standards of hyperscale and AI customers. She added that integrating Q Data assets extends Syntys’ footprint in Qatar with internationally recognized, carrier-neutral infrastructure.
Moreover, the deal advances Syntys’ regional growth strategy. Bottse noted the company aims to exceed 120 megawatts of installed capacity across the Middle East and North Africa by 2030. In this context, the Qatar acquisition adds immediate capacity while strengthening presence in a strategically important market.
With this expansion, Syntys solidifies its position as a carrier-neutral provider for global cloud and AI platforms in Qatar. The company originated from Ooredoo Group’s regional data center carve-out and now operates facilities across multiple MENA markets and beyond.
Meanwhile, the acquisition complements Ooredoo Group’s broader portfolio, including its sovereign AI cloud platform launched in 2025. This platform gives public and private institutions in Qatar local access to advanced computing services, supporting the nation’s digital transformation goals.
