Google Cloud announced the launch of its Doha cloud region at the official launch event attended by ministers from the Qatari Cabinet and executives from leading Qatari businesses.

The new cloud region is expected to increase economic activity to add approximately 18.9 Billion USD to the economy between 2023 and 2030 and create 25,000 jobs.

HE Mr. Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, said: "The launch of the first Google Cloud region in Qatar fits into our comprehensive vision to achieve the desired goals of Qatar National Vision 2030, including the establishment of a strong digital infrastructure with internationally agreed standards and policies that will lead us all towards a more efficient economy based on digitalisation and technology to facilitate quality of life and provide convenient solutions for various sectors."

The new Doha cloud region will help small and large businesses and is one of Google Cloud's global network of 37 areas and 112 zones. The new cloud region will provide Qatar and the Middle East access to support Qatar's National Vision 2030.