INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

The Qatar data center market size will witness investments of USD 418.5 million by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 7.98% during the forecast period. The installation of edge data centers in Qatar is expected to increase due to the increasing demand for quick and low-latency data processing. Edge facilities are necessary for processing data from IoT devices and other connected technologies that are becoming more common in Qatar. The Qatari government and private organizations are investing in deploying edge facilities to improve the country's digital infrastructure and competitiveness. The growth of 5G networks in Qatar is also expected to boost the installation of edge data centers, providing faster and more stable data transfer.

The demand for cloud computing and big data, among other IT services, is expected to drive growth in the Qatar data center market in the coming years. The growing digitalization has attracted global players to establish their operations in the country. Moreover, the government has introduced various measures to encourage investment in the market. However, high operating expenses and a shortage of skilled professionals in the sector may impede the industry growth. The smart cities initiative by the government proved to be the major booster for ICT, AI & ML, big data, and other innovative technology. Along with these technologies, the FIFA tournament also played an important role in bringing such technologies into the application. The country has seen huge data generation, likely boosting the demand for data centers nationwide.

As part of its Digital Transformation Strategy, the government has set an ambitious goal of digitizing its services by 2026. Qatar National Vision 2030 is a set of initiatives aimed at promoting the digital economy in the country. Doha is the primary location for data center investment in the county. The construction of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and Free Trade Zones (FTZs) and the availability of infrastructure will attract investors to develop facilities in the coming years.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

• Significant investment is being made in building new data centers and upgrading existing ones to meet growing demand and support emerging technologies. 
• The Qatar data center market has around ten operational colocation data centers. Most colocation facilities are being developed according to Tier III standards.
• Increasing priority on energy-efficient and sustainable data centers, driven by concerns about the carbon footprint of the data center industry.
• The Qatar data center market has witnessed significant growth in recent years due to rising demand for cloud computing, big data analytics, and IoT.
• Microsoft is the first global hyperscale cloud provider in the region.
• Many organizations opt for hybrid solutions combining on-premises data centers with cloud services to optimize cost and performance.

WHY SHOULD YOU BUY THIS RESEARCH?

• Market size available in the investment, area, power capacity, and Qatar colocation market revenue.
• An assessment of the data center investment in Qatar by colocation, hyperscale, and enterprise operators.
• Investments in the area (square feet) and power capacity (MW) across cities in the country.
• A detailed study of the existing Qatar data center market landscape, an in-depth industry analysis, and insightful predictions about industry size during the forecast period.
• Snapshot of existing and upcoming third-party data center facilities in Qatar
  • Facilities Covered (Existing): 10
  • Facilities Identified (Upcoming): 03
  • Coverage: 1 City
  • Existing vs. Upcoming (Area)
  • Existing vs. Upcoming (IT Load Capacity)
• Data center colocation market in Qatar
  • Market Revenue & Forecast (2022-2028)
  • Retail Colocation Pricing
  • Wholesale Colocation Pricing
• The Qatar market investments are classified into IT, power, cooling, and general construction services with sizing and forecast.
• A comprehensive analysis of the latest trends, growth rate, potential opportunities, growth restraints, and prospects for the industry.
• Business overview and product offerings of prominent IT infrastructure providers, construction contractors, support infrastructure providers, and investors operating in the industry.
• A transparent research methodology and the analysis of the demand and supply aspects of the industry.

VENDOR LANDSCAPE

• Some key investors in the Qatar data center market are MEEZA, Ooredoo, Gulf Data Hub, and Quantum Switch.
• Microsoft has accomplished a significant milestone by launching a new data center region in the country, making it the first hyperscale cloud provider to offer high-quality services.
• Telecom operators such as Vodafone Qatar played an important role in connectivity by building landing stations in Qatar.
• The migration of on-premises infrastructure to cloud/colocation by local enterprises will play a vital role in colocation revenue growth.

EXISTING VS. UPCOMING DATA CENTERS

• Existing Facilities in the region (Area and Power Capacity)
  • Doha
• List of Upcoming Facilities in the region (Area and Power Capacity)

REPORT COVERAGE:

This report analyses the Qatar data center market share. It elaboratively analyses the existing and upcoming facilities and investments in IT, electrical, mechanical infrastructure, general construction, and tier standards. It discusses market sizing and investment estimation for different segments. The segmentation includes:

• IT Infrastructure
  • Servers
  • Storage Systems
  • Network Infrastructure
• Electrical Infrastructure
  • UPS Systems
  • Generators
  • Switches & Switchgears
  • PDUs
  • Other Electrical Infrastructure
• Mechanical Infrastructure
  • Cooling Systems
  • Rack Cabinets
  • Other Mechanical Infrastructure
• General Construction
  • Core & Shell Development
  • Installation & Commissioning Services
  • Engineering & Building Design
  • Fire Detection & Suppression Systems
  • Physical Security
  • Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM)
• Tier Standard
  • Tier I & Tier II
  • Tier III
  • Tier IV

VENDOR LANDSCAPE

• IT Infrastructure Providers: Atos, Cisco Systems, Dell Technologies, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Huawei, IBM, Lenovo, NetApp.
• Data Center Construction Contractors & Sub-Contractors: Al-Balagh, Condor Builders, Elite Prime Electromechanical Services, EGEC Qatar for Engineering Consultations, Galfar Al Misnad Engineering & Contracting, Medgulf Construction.
• Support Infrastructure Providers: ABB, Alfa Laval, Canovate, Cummins, Eaton, Grundfos, Legrand, Mitsubishi Electric, Schneider Electric, STULZ, Siemens, Vertiv.
• Data Center Investors: MEEZA and Ooredoo.
• New Entrants: Gulf Data Hub and Quantum Switch.