Ooredoo Group said its data center platform Syntys has acquired Q Data QFZ LLC, a hyperscale data center operator in Qatar that serves cloud and AI customers, in a transaction that brings 5MW of live capacity and 7.5MW under development into the Syntys footprint.
The deal transfers ownership of two Tier III-certified, carrier-neutral facilities located within the Qatar Free Zones. Following the acquisition, Syntys said its total live IT capacity in Qatar now stands at 26MW. The seller is Doha Venture Capital, a subsidiary of the Qatar Free Zones Authority.
Syntys and Ooredoo positioned the acquisition as a response to tightening supply-demand dynamics in Gulf data center markets, where hyperscale cloud providers and AI platform operators are seeking rapid deployment capacity. The companies also framed the transaction as supportive of Qatar’s digital economy priorities by anchoring hyperscale infrastructure within a Qatar-headquartered platform focused on mission-critical cloud and AI workloads.
The acquisition further strengthens Syntys’ role as a carrier-neutral infrastructure provider for global cloud and AI platforms in Qatar. Syntys was established through a carve-out of Ooredoo Group’s regional data center operations and operates facilities across MENA and other markets. Ooredoo said the purchase also complements its broader digital infrastructure portfolio, which includes a sovereign AI cloud launched in 2025 to provide public and private institutions in Qatar with local access to advanced compute services.
Syntys said the transaction advances a longer-term regional scale plan, with the company targeting more than 120MW of installed capacity across MENA by 2030.
KEY QUOTES:
“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.”
Aziz Aluthman Fakhroo, Group CEO, Ooredoo
“Q Data brings proven, revenue-generating assets that meet the rigorous standards our clients demand. By integrating these facilities into the Syntys platform, we expand our capacity in Qatar with internationally recognised, Tier III-certified, carrier-neutral infrastructure tailored to the needs of hyperscale and AI customers.”
“We’re executing a disciplined plan to reach more than 120MW of installed capacity across MENA by 2030. This acquisition advances that strategy by integrating established, cash-generating assets that strengthen our presence in a critical market.”
Sunita Bottse, Chief Executive Officer, Syntys
