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IBM opens new office in Qatar located in Al Mana Tower , Doha
( Left to right ) Timmy Davis , HE Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai , Shukri Eid , Wissam Shmait
The opening of the new office reflects IBM ’ s commitment to growth in Qatar and its dedication to supporting local clients in accelerating their digital transformation
IBM announced the inauguration of its new office in Al Mana Tower , located in the Corniche area of Doha , during an official ceremony attended by HE Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai , Qatar ’ s Minister of Communications and Information Technology , Timmy Davis , the US Ambassador to Qatar , Shukri Eid , General Manager of IBM for the Gulf , Levant , and Pakistan , and Wissam Shmait , General Manager of IBM in Qatar , along with representatives from local clients and business partners .
The new office , launched on the sidelines of the Qatar Global AI Summit , underscores IBM ’ s strategic focus on expanding its presence in Qatar , a promising market with significant growth potential .
Shukri Eid , General Manager of IBM for the Gulf , Levant , and Pakistan , said , “ The opening of our new office in Qatar reflects IBM ’ s commitment to supporting the country ’ s accelerated digital transformation journey and contributing to unlocking new levels of innovation by providing our clients with IBM ’ s technological solutions and expertise . We are dedicated to supporting Qatar ’ s adoption of transformative technologies , which play a vital role in achieving the country ’ s digital aspirations .”
In addition to serving local clients and partners , IBM ’ s new office in Qatar will play a pivotal role in supporting Qatar ’ s initiatives to develop its digital ecosystem and foster innovation .
In highlighting the significance of this strategic milestone , Sami Mohammed Al Shammari , Assistant Undersecretary for Infrastructure and Operations Affairs at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology , stated : “ We are pleased to witness the expansion of IBM ’ s presence in the State of Qatar and its role in supporting our journey towards building an advanced digital future .”
Qareeb Data Centres partners with Gcore to deliver Edge data centre , AI , cloud solutions
Qareeb Data Centres , the Middle East ’ s first
Edge data centre provider , and Gcore , a global provider in Edge AI , cloud , network , and security solutions , signed a Memorandum of Understanding , at the Touchdown Middle East 2024 conference in Bahrain .
This strategic partnership is set to boost digital infrastructure in the Gulf Cooperation Council , GCC and support the region ’ s journey to becoming a hub of innovation , with a special focus on delivering cutting-Edge AI and cloud computing services .
Qareeb will leverage its Edge data centre infrastructure to deliver Gcore solutions to customers across the GCC market , fostering local digitalisation and supporting Gcore ’ s expansion in the region .
By integrating Gcore ’ s advanced AI , cloud , and Edge solutions with Qareeb ’ s data centre capabilities , this collaboration aims to enable innovation and scalability as well as provide reliable and secure cloud solutions to address the growing demand from businesses and public sector organisations throughout the GCC .
“ Partnering with Gcore aligns with our vision to drive digital innovation across the GCC region ,” said Annemarie Van Zadelhoff , Chief Strategy Officer at Qareeb Data Centres . “ We are thrilled to partner with Qareeb Data Centres to deliver cutting-Edge AI and cloud services to the GCC ,” said Fabrice Moizan , Chief Revenue Officer at Gcore .
Qareeb Data Centres is on a mission to deliver world-class Edge Data Centre solutions in the Middle East , enabling businesses in their digital transformation through delivering best in class infrastructure tailored for cloud and AI-driven growth , with transparency and a customer-first approach at the core .
Headquartered in Bahrain , Qareeb fuses international and local expertise to ensure a consistent exceptional customer experience tailored to regional needs .
Gcore is a global Edge AI , cloud , network , and security solutions provider . Headquartered in Luxembourg , with a team of 600 operating from ten offices worldwide , Gcore provides solutions to global leaders in numerous industries .
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