{
  "id": 10079635,
  "title": "Elegancia C&I wins over QR500 million contract to build MEEZA data centre",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/elegancia-c-i-wins-over-qr500-million-contract-to-build-meeza-data",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-26T21:29:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Qatar Tribune Business",
    "slug": "qatar-tribune-business",
    "url": "https://www.qatar-tribune.com/article/256089/business/elegancia-ci-wins-over-qr500-million-contract-to-build-meeza-data-centre"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Estithmar Holding, a prominent holding company in Qatar, has announced the awarding of a monumental QR500 million contract to Elegancia Contracting and Industries, a subsidiary of the group. This turnkey project involves the construction of MEEZA's newest data center, a facility set to significantly bolster Qatar's capacity to house hyperscale cloud providers and high-density AI workloads. This move solidifies MEEZA's standing as a regional leader in digital infrastructure and fortifies QSTP's role as a hub for technology and innovation.\n\nBasel Shaddad, the Chief Executive Officer of Estithmar Holding, expressed his delight, stating that the contract's valuation of over QAR 500 million underscores the company's growing momentum and the strategic expertise it has developed to support Qatar's forthcoming economic growth. He further highlighted that the project epitomizes a significant private-sector initiative in alignment with Qatar's national vision for AI and digital transformation, positioning Estithmar at the helm of delivering the advanced, AI-ready digital infrastructure that will fuel Qatar's future economy.\n\nEyad Elkhorebi, the CEO of Elegancia Contracting & Industries Group, echoed the enthusiasm, emphasizing the project's demonstration of the company's comprehensive turnkey capabilities in delivering complex, mission-critical infrastructure. He credited the seamless end-to-end solution to the synergistic integration of various specialized services under the Elegancia banner - Elegancia Contracting, Elegancia Electromechanical Services, Elegancia Data Center, Elegancia Steel, and CONSOLIDATED ENGINEERING SYSTEMS COMPANY. Together, they have orchestrated a flawless delivery process that adheres to the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance, ensuring the facility will provide a resilient, high-density digital environment to support advanced cloud workloads and future AI-driven applications.",
  "summary": "Tribune News Network Doha Estithmar Holding has announced that Elegancia Contracting and Industries, part of Estithmar Holding, has been awarded the turnkey delivery of MEEZA’s new...",
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}