What Qareeb Data Centres does

Qareeb Data Centres W.L.L. is a Bahrain-headquartered, privately held edge data centre operator building what it describes as the Middle East's first dedicated multi-country edge data centre platform. The company deploys carrier-neutral, 2-8 MW edge facilities within major metropolitan areas across an eight-country footprint (Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, Oman, Kuwait, Egypt, and Jordan), with a public roadmap of 36 or more sites and an aggregate initial capacity above 50MW. Its first operational site is inside Beyon's Data Oasis in Southern Bahrain, leased on a long-term basis from Batelco by Beyon and offering approximately 6,000 sqm of scalable colocation space designed for AI-ready workloads and data sovereignty compliance.

The underlying platform combines physical colocation infrastructure with renewable energy integration and carrier-neutral connectivity, supplemented by technology-partner integrations that extend its commercial surface. Through MoUs with Gcore (AI, cloud, and edge solutions) and NodeShift (one-click sovereign AI deployment), Qareeb positions its sites as deployment points for partner AI stacks; through NPS it integrates Hollow Core Fibre connectivity; and through Pantheon it offers turnkey Bitcoin mining data centre build-and-operate services. The core technology is therefore not proprietary AI but sovereign, low-latency physical infrastructure designed to host regulated, AI, and high-density compute workloads.

The business model is B2B and enterprise-led, monetised through long-term colocation leases (recurring subscription), managed services (engineering, operations, security, and facilities management), and partnership-driven service adjacencies (Bitcoin mining build-outs and AI platform distribution). Customer segments include enterprises, cloud providers and hyperscalers, telecom operators, AI innovators and fintech firms, government entities, and financial institutions, with go-to-market executed through direct enterprise sales, telco channel partnerships (notably Beyon/Batelco), and technology partner channels. Pricing is quote-based on enterprise contracts and is not publicly disclosed. The company self-describes as an emerging start-up and, as of early 2026, has not publicly disclosed revenue, headcount, or funding amounts.

Name

Qareeb Data Centres

Legal name

Qareeb Data Centres W.L.L.

Website

https://qareebdc.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Qareeb Data Centres is a Bahrain-based edge data centre operator deploying carrier-neutral, AI-ready colocation facilities across the GCC, Egypt, and Jordan for enterprises, hyperscalers, telecom operators, and sovereign AI customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Data Centre Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Edge Colocation & Distributed Data Center Services (HDABAOAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Edge Colocation & Micro Data Centers (HDABACAI), Edge Compliance, Governance & Data Sovereignty Infrastructure (HDABAOAL), Data Center Tenant Representation (BPAJALAI)

Keywords

• Edge data centres
• Co-location services
• Managed cloud hosting
• AI infrastructure hosting
• Bitcoin mining hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Manama

HQ country

Bahrain

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Colocation Services: Qareeb provides sovereign, low-latency colocation services offering scalable space for enterprises and hyperscalers. Revenue is generated through long-term leases of data centre facilities, with the Bahrain facility offering 6000 sqm of scalable space.
2. Managed Services: Qareeb delivers a full suite of engineering, operations, security, and facilities management (FM) services as part of its managed services offerings for colocation customers.
3. Bitcoin Mining Infrastructure: Strategic partnership with Pantheon to provide fully-fitted and operational Bitcoin mining data centre solutions, including site acquisition, permitting, build process, and 24/7 operational support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Qareeb Data Centres operates an edge data centre platform across the Middle East, delivering co-location, managed cloud and AI integration, and high-density Bitcoin mining hosting. Its portfolio spans 36+ sites and 50MW+ of contracted capacity across Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, Oman, Kuwait, Egypt, and Jordan, anchored by a 6,000 sqm flagship facility in Bahrain. Customers include telcos, global cloud/AI platforms, and crypto-mining operators.

Product overview

Qareeb Data Centres operates as a leading edge data centre operator in the Middle East, offering a unified platform of sovereign, carrier-neutral edge data centre services. The core offering consists of edge data centre co-location facilities (2-8 MW capacity per site) deployed across multiple GCC markets, supplemented by specialized add-on services including AI deployment platform capabilities (via NodeShift partnership), AI and cloud solutions (via Gcore partnership), and Bitcoin mining infrastructure services (via Pantheon partnership). The company combines its physical infrastructure platform with technology partner integrations to deliver comprehensive edge computing solutions for enterprises, cloud providers, AI innovators, and digital platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Edge Co-location Services Rack-space and power co-location delivered from edge data centres across Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, Oman, Kuwait, Egypt, and Jordan, designed for telcos, cloud, and AI customers requiring low-latency regional presence.
• Managed Cloud & AI Integration Services Managed services supporting AI and cloud workload integration within Qareeb's edge facilities, targeted at global cloud and AI platforms such as NodeShift, Gcore, and Pantheon expanding into MENA.
• Bitcoin Mining Hosting Infrastructure High-density hosting infrastructure purpose-built for industrial-scale Bitcoin mining operators, leveraging Qareeb's 50MW+ power envelope and regional facilities.

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor, flagship and core.

• Charles Russell SpeechlysminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 2 February 2026Legal advisory services provided by Charles Russell Speechlys for the landmark strategic partnership with Batelco by Beyon. The law firm advised on the long-term development lease for the edge data centre site in Bahrain, led on all legal negotiations with Beyon, and ensured the commercial and operational framework was robust and aligned with strategic objectives.
• Batelco by BeyonflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 January 2026Strategic partnership agreement for Bahrain's first edge data centre. Qareeb manages and operates its first edge data centre through a long-term lease of Batelco's facility within Beyon's Data Oasis in Southern Bahrain. The data centre offers 6000 sqm of scalable space for enterprises and hyperscalers. Enables delivery of sovereign, low-latency and AI-ready co-location services across the GCC.
• NPS (Network Planning Solutions)coreTechnology or Integration · 20 November 2025Strategic MoU to strengthen regional connectivity across the GCC. Partnership brings together Qareeb's edge data centres with NPS's advanced fibre technologies including Hollow Core Fibre (HCF). Enables customers to benefit from faster, more resilient, and lower-latency connectivity. Focuses on joint commercial engagement, technology alignment, and coordinated customer engagement.
• NodeShift LimitedcoreTechnology or Integration · 21 June 2025MoU signed at VivaTech 2025 (witnessed by UAE Minister of Economy) to deliver sovereign AI cloud software. Qareeb leverages its edge data centre infrastructure to make NodeShift's one-click AI deployment platform available across the GCC region. Addresses local data sovereignty requirements. Includes joint sales, co-marketing, customer support, and go-to-market initiatives across at least eight Middle Eastern countries.
• PantheoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 February 2025Strategic partnership for rollout of Bitcoin mining data centres across the GCC. Qareeb acts on behalf of Pantheon to secure sites adjacent to Qareeb's own colocation facilities. Qareeb delivers fully-fitted and operational solutions, providing full suite of engineering, operations, security, and FM services. Supports Pantheon's expansion into one of the fastest-growing Bitcoin mining markets globally.
• GcorecoreTechnology or Integration · 27 November 2024Strategic MoU signed at Touchdown Middle East 2024 to elevate GCC AI and cloud infrastructure. Qareeb leverages its edge data centre infrastructure to deliver Gcore solutions to customers across the GCC market. Integration of Gcore's advanced AI, cloud, and edge solutions with Qareeb's data centre capabilities enables innovation, scalability, and reliable cloud solutions for businesses and public sector organisations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Khazna Data Centers: UAE-based wholesale and edge data centre operator with a multi-site GCC footprint. Directly comparable to Qareeb as a regional edge/colocation platform targeting hyperscalers, enterprises, and government customers across the Middle East.
• Gulf Data Hub: UAE-headquartered carrier-neutral data centre operator serving enterprises and cloud providers in the GCC. Closely comparable to Qareeb in business model (carrier-neutral colocation, managed services) and target customer base.
• center3 (stc): Data centre arm of Saudi Telecom Company building hyperscale and edge capacity across Saudi Arabia and the wider MENA region. Competes head-to-head with Qareeb for sovereign, low-latency enterprise and hyperscaler workloads.
• Moro Hub (du): Dubai-based data centre and cloud subsidiary of du, offering colocation, managed hosting, and government-grade cloud. Comparable in GCC focus, telecom-backed distribution, and sovereign/government positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Switch / DataBank (DigitalBridge portfolio): DigitalBridge-backed enterprise data centre platform with strong AI/colocation positioning. Comparable as an enterprise-grade colocation incumbent that benchmarks Qareeb's SLA, scale, and AI-readiness narrative.
• Equinix: Global colocation and interconnection leader with growing MENA presence via partnerships. Provides benchmark pricing, SLAs, and multi-site contracting that Qareeb's multi-country model is positioned to compete with at a regional level.
• Digital Realty: Global hyperscale and colocation data centre platform with PlatformDIGITAL offering. Serves as a large-scale incumbent reference point for AI-ready colocation and global enterprise contracts that Qareeb must win share from in MENA.

Emerging players

• EdgeConneX: Specialist edge data centre operator with global footprint focused on hyperscale, carrier, and AI workloads. Directly comparable strategy and customer profile to Qareeb, though operating in different geographies.
• G42 / Khazna (Astra Tech ecosystem): UAE-based AI and cloud group with adjacent data centre assets powering sovereign AI workloads. Relevant as an emerging competitor building AI-anchored sovereign infrastructure across the same regional customer set.
• Edgnex (DAMAC Digital): Digital infrastructure arm of DAMAC building edge data centres across the Middle East and beyond. Comparable as a newer entrant pursuing a similar edge + AI colocation thesis in overlapping geographies.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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