Doha, Qatar – November 25, 2025: During the Mobile World Congress Doha 2025, Qatar National Broadband Network (QNBN) Group and Microsoft announced signing of a Multi-Year Agreement through Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment (MACC) to advance Qatar’s digital infrastructure and accelerate innovation through cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of an ongoing collaboration with Microsoft.

QNBN Group plays a pivotal role in managing the nation’s critical connectivity backbone, enabling secure, high-speed communication infrastructure, within Qatar and internationally. Microsoft will support QNBN Group in accelerating its digital and AI transformation journey, leveraging Microsoft Azure for Unified Data Platform, Agentic AI capabilities, and cybersecurity expertise to enhance operational agility, scalability, and customer service excellence.

“Our partnership with Microsoft marks a significant milestone in QNBN Group’s ongoing mission to modernize Qatar’s digital infrastructure and drive the deployment of next-generation services nationwide” said Eng. Ahmad Mohamed Al-Kuwari, Chief Executive Officer, QNBN. He continued: “By leveraging Microsoft’s cutting-edge cloud and AI technologies, we are reinforcing our commitment to building a smarter, more connected Qatar fully aligned with the Qatar National Vision 2030.”

“We are honored by the trust QNBN Group has placed in Microsoft,” said Mr. Ahmad El Dandachi, Country Manager, Microsoft Qatar. He further elaborated: “In today’s digital era, critical connectivity is the backbone of national progress. At Microsoft, we are deeply committed to empowering Qatar’s transformation by delivering secure, trusted infrastructure that underpins every connection—whether for citizens, businesses, or government. Through our partnership with QNBN, we ensure that every layer of the network is protected by advanced cloud and cybersecurity solutions, enabling Qatar to innovate confidently and securely as it strengthens its position as a regional digital leader.”

The collaboration underscores Microsoft’s continued commitment to empowering organizations across Qatar with secure, scalable, and intelligent cloud solutions that enable sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and national digital advancement.

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About QNBN Group:

QNBN is a Qatari private joint stock company; leading national passive fiber service provider established to develop and operate Qatar’s high-speed fiber-optic broadband infrastructure. QNBN plays a strategic role in the country’s infrastructure development and wider digitization agenda, enabling digital transformation and supporting Qatar’s smart-nation ambitions. Through a visionary and collaborative approach, QNBN has equipped the nation with a robust, secure, and reliable fiber network that delivers fast connectivity to citizens, residents, and businesses alike.

QNBN is also the owner of Gulf Bridge International (GBI), a leading telecommunications provider that operates across multiple countries and owns and manages an extensive subsea cable network connecting key regional and international markets.