Google Cloud and Qatar’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) today announced the formal renewal of their strategic Master Framework Agreement (MFA). 

Google Cloud and MCIT conducted the signing at MWC Doha, formalizing the reinforced, long-term alliance that provides the secure cloud and advanced AI foundation needed to accelerate the government sector's digital transformation and realize the ambitious goals of Qatar National Vision 2030.

Through MCIT's enabling role and its ongoing efforts to localise advanced technologies, this sustained partnership builds on the solid progress achieved since the launch of the Google Cloud Doha region—a hub that has rapidly empowered government ministries and major national enterprises. The extended agreement further ensures that government entities continue to benefit from secure, scalable, and innovative cloud services, with an enhanced focus on future-proofing public service delivery through generative AI and advanced data solutions.

The renewal was formalised during a high-level signing ceremony at MWC Doha. Shortly following the signing, Ghassan Kosta, regional general manager, Google Cloud Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Iraq, announced the commitment in his keynote presentation to an audience of industry leaders. This high-profile announcement underscores the enduring, strategic importance of the MFA in enabling the government sector to leverage cutting-edge cloud infrastructure and drive impactful, large-scale digital projects.

The successful execution of the previous agreement has already yielded significant achievements across the Qatari public sector, demonstrating a robust appetite for AI-driven transformation. By renewing this strategic framework, MCIT and Google Cloud are doubling down on their commitment to empower the nation with the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data analytics, directly supporting the country's transition toward a knowledge-based economy. -TradeArabia News Service