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Channel Post MEA
4 hours ago
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
Ooredoo Launches Sovereign AI Cloud In Qatar
Ooredoo has announced the launch of advanced sovereign AI cloud services, built on the latest NVIDIA Hopper GPUs and hosted in its local data centres. This strategic deployment brings world-class accelerated computing capabilities to Qatar, significantly advancing the nation's digital transformation agenda. By enabling advanced artificial intelligence applications without relying on international providers, and by delivering high-performance computing infrastructure locally, Ooredoo is accelerating AI adoption across key sectors, including energy, finance, logistics, healthcare, and smart city development. For customers, this means faster access to computing power, the ability to handle massive datasets securely, and the convenience of deploying AI solutions under national data policies, all with the low latency and reliability of in-country infrastructure. Sheikh Ali Bin Jabor Al-Thani, Chief Executive Officer, Ooredoo Qatar, said: 'We are proud to bring this world-class AI infrastructure to Qatar, equipping our customers with the tools they need to turn ambition into real-world solutions. Our collaboration with NVIDIA paves the way for a new generation of innovation, empowering everyone from startups to government entities to benefit from the full potential of artificial intelligence, securely and efficiently. This, in turn, will fuel economic growth, upgrade citizen experiences, and cement Qatar's position as a digital leader in the region.' As an NVIDIA Cloud Partner (NCP), Ooredoo offers customers access to cutting-edge GPU technology and to NVIDIA's full software suite for AI development. This includes the NVIDIA AI Enterprise platform, which simplifies and speeds up the process of building, testing, and scaling AI models from idea to production. Whether a team is developing AI-powered chatbots, optimising supply chains, or analysing financial patterns in real time, they will be able to do so with global-grade tools, deployed securely in Ooredoo's data centres, hosted and operated by Syntys through mission-critical infrastructure facilities designed to meet the demands of high-performance computing workloads. This launch directly supports the ambitions of the Qatar Digital Agenda 2030 and the Qatar National AI Strategy, which call for robust digital infrastructure, local hosting of critical technology, and the responsible development of AI to benefit society and the economy. Through this deployment, Ooredoo continues to strengthen its role as a key digital enabler, delivering next-generation infrastructure that supports both the future of business and the future of the country.
Zawya
a day ago
- Business
- Zawya
Ooredoo deploys Nvidia-accelerated computing in Qatar, ushers in country's next wave of innovation
Qatar - Ooredoo has announced the launch of advanced sovereign AI cloud services, built on the latest Nvidia Hopper GPUs and hosted in its local data centres. The strategic deployment brings world-class accelerated computing capabilities to Qatar, significantly advancing the nation's digital transformation agenda. By enabling advanced artificial intelligence (AI) applications without relying on international providers, and by delivering high-performance computing infrastructure locally, Ooredoo is accelerating AI adoption across key sectors, including energy, finance, logistics, healthcare, and smart city development. For customers, this means faster access to computing power, the ability to handle massive datasets securely, and the convenience of deploying AI solutions under national data policies, all with the low latency and reliability of in-country infrastructure. Ooredoo Qatar CEO Sheikh Ali bin Jabor al-Thani said: 'We are proud to bring this world-class AI infrastructure to Qatar, equipping our customers with the tools they need to turn ambition into real-world solutions. Our collaboration with Nvidia paves the way for a new generation of innovation, empowering everyone from startups to government entities to benefit from the full potential of artificial intelligence, securely and efficiently. This, in turn, will fuel economic growth, upgrade citizen experiences, and cement Qatar's position as a digital leader in the region.' As an Nvidia Cloud Partner (NCP), Ooredoo offers customers access to cutting-edge GPU technology and Nvidia's full software suite for AI development. This includes the Nvidia AI Enterprise platform, which simplifies and speeds up the process of building, testing, and scaling AI models from idea to production. Whether a team is developing AI-powered chatbots, optimising supply chains, or analysing financial patterns in real time, they will be able to do so with global-grade tools, deployed securely in Ooredoo's data centres, hosted and operated by Syntys through mission-critical infrastructure facilities designed to meet the demands of high-performance computing workloads. The launch directly supports the ambitions of the Qatar Digital Agenda 2030 and the Qatar National AI Strategy, which call for robust digital infrastructure, local hosting of critical technology, and the responsible development of AI to benefit society and the economy. Through the deployment, Ooredoo continues to strengthen its role as a key digital enabler, delivering next-generation infrastructure that supports both the future of business and the future of the country. © Gulf Times Newspaper 2022 Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
a day ago
- Business
- Zawya
Qatar aims to develop pioneering open banking ecosystem, says QFC report
Doha seeks to develop a pioneering ecosystem that expands open banking capabilities, supported by advanced frameworks and API (application programming interface) platforms, according to a Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) report. 'This will enhance the regulatory environment and support digital banking, crowdfunding, and emerging technologies,' QFC said in its Islamic Finance Report. Highlighting that QNB launched its open banking platform in 2022; it said this platform, the first of its kind in Qatar and one of the first in the region, allows customers, partners, and fintechs to securely access the bank's core systems, enabling a seamless banking experience. In May 2024, QNB expanded its open banking services to corporate clients, further enhancing its offerings. QNB's partnership with Ooredoo on the Ooredoo Money service exemplifies successful open banking and fintech collaboration. Open banking is a financial services model that allows third-party service providers to access consumer data from traditional banking systems through APIs. Open banking has the potential to revolutionise the country's financial services sector as it allows new entrants into the market, open up new opportunities for startups and fintechs. The QFC report said open banking can benefit Islamic banks by enabling personalised, Shariah-compliant financial products and fintech solutions, such as real-time Zakat calculation apps. By using APIs to aggregate financial data from multiple sources, Islamic banks can offer tailored Shariah-compliant investment portfolios, including products like sukuk and equity funds. This integration can enhance customer experience and financial inclusion, and drive innovation in Islamic financial products, it said. Open banking is rapidly transforming the financial landscape in the GCC (Gulf Co-operation Council) region. This trend involves financial institutions granting third-party providers access to consumer-banking transactions, and other financial data through APIs, according to the report. Open banking securely integrates a bank's core financial services with its partners', facilitating data sharing and payments between organisations. This integration enables the creation of new financial products and services, enhancing customer experience and fostering innovation the report said. Leveraging fintech partnerships and open banking initiatives will drive digital transformation and innovation in the Islamic banking sector going forward, while expanding sustainable Islamic banking offerings will support Qatar's decarbonisation and just transition efforts, according to the report. Further advancing their digital transformation agendas, Islamic banks have begun integrating more advanced technologies such as AI or artificial intelligence, machine learning, and blockchain into their operations. Banks in Qatar have begun to embrace open banking as a crucial initiative to enhance customer satisfaction. By launching open banking platforms, these institutions are providing an enhanced banking experience to their customers, as well as partners and emerging fintech players in Qatar, a PricewaterhouseCoopers study had said. © Gulf Times Newspaper 2022 Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Al Bawaba
2 days ago
- Health
- Al Bawaba
Ooredoo and DBBS Champion Life-Saving Acts on World Blood Donor Day
Ooredoo has partnered with the Department of Blood Banks Services (DBBS) to launch a public awareness campaign marking World Blood Donor Day, showcasing the life-saving impact of regular blood donation. In parallel, employees will convene at the Central Blood Bank in Muscat on 2 July 2025 for an internal blood drive. As part of this ongoing commitment, staff also took part in a similar in-house initiative in February.'Blood donation is an act of solidarity that unites us and saves lives,' said Aziz Hadad, Director of Branding and Communications at Ooredoo. 'By collaborating with our trusted partners and mobilising our own teams, we're turning talk into action and helping build a healthier future for every community across the Sultanate.'Ooredoo's CSR efforts go beyond connectivity to empower communities and boost national wellbeing. By uniting health institutions with its own workforce, Ooredoo sets a new benchmark for private-sector support of Oman's sustainable development goals. Ooredoo remains dedicated to supporting national health priorities and demonstrating how corporate citizenship can spark real-world impact, and truly reflect it's value of 'Caring'. For more information on how to donate or get involved, visit dbbsoman social media pages. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba ( Signal PressWire is the world's largest independent Middle East PR distribution service.
Channel Post MEA
2 days ago
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
Ooredoo Launches Sovereign AI Cloud With NVIDIA In Qatar
Ooredoo has announced the launch of advanced sovereign AI cloud services, built on the latest NVIDIA Hopper GPUs and hosted in its local data centres. This strategic deployment brings world-class accelerated computing capabilities to Qatar, significantly advancing the nation's digital transformation agenda. By enabling advanced artificial intelligence applications without relying on international providers, and by delivering high-performance computing infrastructure locally, Ooredoo is accelerating AI adoption across key sectors, including energy, finance, logistics, healthcare, and smart city development. For customers, this means faster access to computing power, the ability to handle massive datasets securely, and the convenience of deploying AI solutions under national data policies, all with the low latency and reliability of in-country infrastructure. Sheikh Ali Bin Jabor Al-Thani, Chief Executive Officer, Ooredoo Qatar, said: 'We are proud to bring this world-class AI infrastructure to Qatar, equipping our customers with the tools they need to turn ambition into real-world solutions. Our collaboration with NVIDIA paves the way for a new generation of innovation, empowering everyone from startups to government entities to benefit from the full potential of artificial intelligence, securely and efficiently. This, in turn, will fuel economic growth, upgrade citizen experiences, and cement Qatar's position as a digital leader in the region.' As an NVIDIA Cloud Partner (NCP), Ooredoo offers customers access to cutting-edge GPU technology and to NVIDIA's full software suite for AI development. This includes the NVIDIA AI Enterprise platform, which simplifies and speeds up the process of building, testing, and scaling AI models from idea to production. Whether a team is developing AI-powered chatbots, optimising supply chains, or analysing financial patterns in real time, they will be able to do so with global-grade tools, deployed securely in Ooredoo's data centres, hosted and operated by Syntys through mission-critical infrastructure facilities designed to meet the demands of high-performance computing workloads. This launch directly supports the ambitions of the Qatar Digital Agenda 2030 and the Qatar National AI Strategy, which call for robust digital infrastructure, local hosting of critical technology, and the responsible development of AI to benefit society and the economy. Through this deployment, Ooredoo continues to strengthen its role as a key digital enabler, delivering next-generation infrastructure that supports both the future of business and the future of the country.
