Ooredoo And Qatar Airways Partner To Build National AI Hub

Ooredoo and Qatar Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create a national hub for artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. The agreement aims to accelerate Qatar’s digital transformation, positioning the country as a regional leader in advanced technology and innovation.

The announcement builds on a 15-year collaboration between the two organizations and represents a major step in Qatar’s long-term strategy for technological leadership and economic diversification. The initiative will deliver advanced infrastructure, digital tools, and data security frameworks that align with national goals for sustainable development.

A core element of the partnership is investment in people. Ooredoo and Qatar Airways will introduce specialized training and upskilling programs in AI, cloud, and cybersecurity, equipping the next generation of professionals with the skills needed to drive innovation across industries.

To support the effort, Ooredoo activated its investment in the NVIDIA GPU platform in July 2025, bringing high-performance computing power to Qatar. This infrastructure will enable businesses, government agencies, and developers to harness large-scale AI processing for advanced solutions.

Sheikh Ali Bin Jabor Al Thani, Chief Executive Officer of Ooredoo, stated: “We are committed to unleashing AI’s transformative power to enhance human potential and redefine what’s achievable. This strategic alliance with Qatar Airways merges our respective expertise to position Qatar as a global leader in AI advancement and digital innovation”.

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Qatar Airways Group CEO Badr Mohammed Al-Meer echoed this commitment: “Leveraging technology to drive innovation has always been central to Qatar Airways’ digital strategy. This partnership allows us to expand our role as a national AI champion and supports Qatar’s ambition to integrate AI across sectors. Together, we are setting new benchmarks for excellence across industries”.

By combining Ooredoo’s AI infrastructure with Qatar Airways’ operational experience in deploying advanced technologies, the partnership will lead to smarter, connected solutions in both telecommunications and aviation. More broadly, it reinforces Qatar’s ambition to create a knowledge-based economy and strengthen its influence as a regional hub for technology and digital innovation.