Ooredoo has rebranded its data center business following an investment from Iron Mountain, with the company now known as Syntys. Syntys is a leader in physical and digital infrastructure services, specializing in the design, construction and management of data centres. With a network of operational facilities across various markets in the MENA region, Syntys serves hyperscalers, colocation wholesale providers, and AI infrastructure deployments, enabling seamless digital growth in the region.
In March 2021, Ooredoo launched its new flagship Bawshar Data Center in Muscat.
Ooredoo's Qatar Data Center 4 (QDC4) is a Tier 3 certified data center.
Ooredoo's Qatar Data Center 5 (QDC5) is a Tier 3 certified data center.
In 2024, Qatari telco Ooredoo launched a data center facility in Sohar, Oman. The facility can hold up to 1,200 racks and has been built to Tier III standards
Ooredoo operates three data centers, QDC1, QDC2, and QDC3, which are all housed within the same building.
May 09, 2026 Oman
Oman and Algeria are set to collaborate on developing data centers, alongside broader initiatives in artificial intelligence and digital government, according to Algerie Direct. The agreement focuses on exchanging expertise and exploring opportunities in digital transformation and innovation,...
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August 20, 2025 Oman
Middle Eastern telecoms firm Ooredoo has inaugurated a new data center and cable landing station (CLS) in Salalah, Oman, in the presence of Sayyid Marwan bin Turki, Governor of Dhofar, alongside Ooredoo Oman CEO Saoud Al Riyami. The company said the data center was a “milestone project that...
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August 15, 2023 Oman
A new data hosting and cryptocurrency mining facility has been built in Oman for $370 million. Established in Salalah on August 13 by the Omani Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology (MTCIT), the center is part of the country's national infrastructure program. The data...
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