Vodafone Qatar, ITPC to explore regional, international connectivity opportunities

11/11/2026 05:28 AST

Vodafone Qatar and the Informatics and Telecom Public Company (ITPC) have signed a Joint Cooperation Agreement at Mobile World Congress (MWC) Doha 2026 to establish a framework for collaboration in telecommunications and digital infrastructure.

The signing took place in the presence of Iraq's Minister of Communications, Mustafa Jabbar Sanad, and his delegation. The agreement was formally signed by Mohamed Mohsin Alyafei, Enterprise Business Unit director at Vodafone Qatar, and Ali Yassin Dawood, director general and chairman of ITPC.

Under the agreement, Vodafone Qatar and ITPC will explore potential areas of cooperation, including transit projects in Iraq, internet exchange points (IXPs) and international connectivity. They will also examine the potential interconnection of their networks and related infrastructure to optimise available resources and support international data and telecommunications traffic.

Vodafone Qatar and ITPC will also hold technical and commercial discussions to assess potential joint projects and exchange technical expertise in network operations and management.

Alyafei said, "At Vodafone Qatar, we remain committed to advancing connectivity solutions that support the evolving needs of businesses and organisations. We are pleased to explore opportunities that support connectivity between Iraq, Qatar and the wider region. Through this agreement, we look forward to combining our expertise and capabilities to explore ways to enhance the efficiency of regional and international data exchange."

Dawood said, "This agreement with Vodafone Qatar provides a framework to strengthen cooperation in telecommunications and digital infrastructure, and to explore how Iraq's strategic location can enhance regional and international connectivity. We look forward to working together to support the development of Iraq's telecommunications sector and strengthen its position as a regional hub for data traffic.

"Together, we will assess the technical, commercial and regulatory aspects of these opportunities, with a view to agreeing on specific projects under separate contracts and in accordance with applicable legislation."

Gulf Times