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Google Cloud opens Doha region as part of 37 global cloud regions , partners with Mindware
G oogle Cloud announced opening of its Doha cloud region at an official launch event attended by ministers from the Qatari Cabinet and executives from Qatari businesses , with the cooperation of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and Qatar Free Zone Authority .
The new Doha region is part of Google Cloud ’ s global network of 37 regions and 112 zones that bring cloud services to over 200 countries and territories worldwide . The new region brings high-performance , lowlatency services and products to customers of all sizes , from public sector organisations , to large enterprises , to small and medium enterprises and startups in Qatar and the Middle East .
According to research commissioned by Google Cloud and conducted by Access Partnership , the new Doha cloud region is expected to drive increased economic activity and is estimated to contribute a cumulative US $ 18.9 billion in higher gross economic output to the economy of Qatar between 2023 and 2030 and support the creation of 25,000 jobs in 2030 alone .
This new cloud region is the latest significant investment made by Google Cloud in Qatar , following the recent opening of a country office and virtual centre of excellence in Msheireb .
MCIT and the Qatari government have helped enable the growth of cloud across the government through the adoption of cloud policies , which facilitated Google Cloud ’ s market entry .
QFZ and Google Cloud ’ s strategic collaboration agreement to enable incountry Google Cloud presence was announced in early 2020 . QFZ ’ s continued support of the launch of the Centre of Excellence has helped the growth of the technology ecosystem in Qatar .
Later in June , Mindware announced distribution agreement with Google Cloud to develop the channel and grow the business across the Middle East and North Africa . The agreement will see Mindware promote Google Cloud portfolio and Workspace across the countries of United Arab
Emirates , Qatar , Kuwait , Oman , Bahrain , Yemen , Morocco , Algeria , Tunisia , Libya , Egypt , Jordan , Lebanon , Palestine , and Iraq .
With the support of Google Cloud , the distributor will extend its portfolio with specialised solutions around Data and Analytics , API Management , industry- Artificial Intelligence , AI and Machine Learning , ML services for improved business outcomes , application development and delivery acceleration .
Mindware will deploy a strategy and methodology of addressing Google Cloud ’ s requirements to expand its business in the regional markets . The company will deliver increased sales of Google Cloud solutions through a new ecosystem including Managed Service Providers , MSPs , Independent Software Vendors , ISVs , and leveraging the Mindware Cloud Marketplace and professional and support services .
With the Google Cloud portfolio , Mindware partners will be able to offer their customers the flexibility to migrate , build , and optimise applications across hybrid and multi-cloud environments , while minimising vendor lock-in , leveraging best-in-breed solutions , and meeting regulatory requirements . The collaboration will allow Mindware to strengthen its reach in the market , based on vertical solutions especially in the education sector , and the access to the open-source ecosystem . •
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