Acting Chief Operating Officer at QFZ Abdulla Hamad Al Binali and CEO of Qcloud Zahid Saddiq during the agreement signing.
Doha: Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) and Qcloud, a leading provider of hyperscale and wholesale data center design consultancy and white space infrastructure solutions, announced the expansion of Qcloud’s business and head office in the Business Innovation Park at Ras Bufontas Free Zone, reinforcing the company’s growing role in the region’s digital infrastructure sector.
The expansion announcement followed a signing of an agreement between QFZ and Qcloud, signed by Abdulla Hamad Al-Binali, Acting Chief Operating Officer at Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ), and Zahid Saddiq, Founder and CEO of Qcloud, that took place on the sidelines of their participation at Web Summit, Qatar 2025, and attended by senior officials from both entities.
The agreement aims to push the boundaries of data center innovation within Qatar and beyond, further strengthening the strategic partnership between the two entities, with a shared commitment to nurturing innovation, enhancing competitiveness, and driving sustained growth in the digital infrastructure sector.
Since establishing its presence in QFZ in 2020, Qcloud has seen remarkable growth - starting with a small local office, expanding to a 150 sqm space, and now solidifying its long-term commitment with a new 300+ sqm head office within Qatar’s Free Zone.
Qcloud has worked closely with leading data center developers and operators within Qatar, including MEEZA, Quantum Switch, and Ooredoo, demonstrating its expertise in delivering high-performance and secure data center solutions that adhere to international standards.
Commenting on the expansion announcement, Abdulla Hamad Al Binali, Acting Chief Operating Officer at Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ), said: “Qcloud’s expansion in Qatar’s Free Zones demonstrates our commitment to strengthening Qatar’s digital infrastructure. Through this partnership, we are driving the standards of high-performance, scalable, and energy-efficient data centers that support the growth of Qatar’s digital economy, by enabling advanced technologies and attracting global technology enterprises.”
Commenting on this step, Qcloud CEO, Zahid Saddiq, said: “Qcloud has benefited greatly from QFZ’s strategic support, business-friendly environment, and commitment to supporting innovation. The company recognises QFZ as a valued partner and looks forward to continued collaboration in driving technological advancements in the free zones, mainland Qatar, and beyond.”
With the support of QFZ, Qcloud is poised to play a pivotal role in enhancing Qatar’s data center ecosystem, contributing to the growth of the sector within the State and its free zones.
