{
  "id": 14642770,
  "title": "CRA announces onboarding of Google Cloud to QIX",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/cra-announces-onboarding-of-google-cloud-to-qix",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-15T07:22:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/15/10/2026/cra-announces-onboarding-of-google-cloud-to-qix"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has announced Google Cloud joining the Qatar Internet Exchange (QIX) as a new member, a significant move in enhancing the country's internet infrastructure. QIX serves as a central hub for internet exchange, connecting various entities including service providers, educational institutions, and government bodies. This initiative is supported by the Qatari government and aims to improve local internet traffic exchange, reducing latency and enhancing network performance.\n\nGoogle Cloud is a leading provider of cloud technology solutions, offering infrastructure and AI-driven services that help businesses transform their digital operations. By becoming a part of QIX, Google Cloud will offer improved local access to its services and reduced latency, leading to more reliable digital services for users, enterprises, and end consumers across Qatar. This partnership is expected to strengthen QIX's role as a crucial national internet infrastructure and support Qatar's digital transformation goals.\n\nGhassan Kosta, Google Cloud's Regional General Manager for Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and Iraq, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating that it will ensure faster and more reliable access to Google Cloud's services and AI technologies for QIX members. The inclusion of Google Cloud is also anticipated to encourage more government entities, enterprises, academic institutions, and research networks to participate in the QIX ecosystem, thereby contributing to a more interconnected and resilient digital landscape.\n\nThis development aligns with Qatar National Vision 2030, which seeks to strengthen the national digital infrastructure, foster innovation, and promote the growth of a knowledge-based economy. The CRA's announcement highlights the ongoing efforts to bolster Qatar's digital ecosystem and support its aspirations for a technologically advanced and interconnected future.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) announced the onboarding of Google Cloud as a new member of the Qatar Internet Exchange (QIX), marking a significant milestone in the expansion of Qatar’s national internet infrastructure.</p> <p>QIX is a government-supported, non-profit initiative that advances the internet ecosystem in the State of Qatar. It serves as a central…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}