{
  "id": 19402345,
  "title": "Vodafone Qatar, ITPC sign deal to explore connectivity projects",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/vodafone-qatar-itpc-sign-deal-to-explore-connectivity-projects",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-10T21:27:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Qatar Tribune Business",
    "slug": "qatar-tribune-business",
    "url": "https://www.qatar-tribune.com/article/263683/business/vodafone-qatar-itpc-sign-deal-to-explore-connectivity-projects"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Vodafone Qatar and the Informatics and Telecom Public Company (ITPC) have entered into a Joint Cooperation Agreement at Mobile World Congress Doha 2026. This agreement aims to establish a framework for collaboration in the realms of telecommunications and digital infrastructure. Present at the signing ceremony were Iraq’s Minister of Communications, Mustafa Jabbar Sanad, Vodafone Qatar's Enterprise Business Unit Director Mohamed Mohsin Alyafei, and ITPC's Director General and Chairman of the Board, Eng. Ali Yassin Dawood.\n\nThe agreement sets the stage for Vodafone Qatar and ITPC to explore various areas of cooperation. These include transit projects in Iraq, internet exchange points (IXPs), and international connectivity. The companies will also investigate the potential interconnection of their respective networks and infrastructure to optimize available resources and support international data and telecommunications traffic. In addition, they plan to hold technical and commercial discussions to assess potential joint projects and share technical expertise in network operations and management.\n\nMohamed Mohsin Alyafei, Director of Vodafone Qatar's Enterprise Business Unit, expressed confidence in the partnership, stating that the company remains dedicated to advancing connectivity solutions that cater to the evolving needs of businesses and organizations. He emphasized the exploration of opportunities to enhance the efficiency of regional and international data exchange through this agreement.\n\nEng. Ali Yassin Dawood, ITPC's Director General and Chairman of the Board, highlighted the agreement's role in strengthening cooperation in telecommunications and digital infrastructure. He expressed optimism about exploring how Iraq's strategic location can bolster regional and international connectivity. Both parties look forward to collaborating to support Iraq's telecommunications sector development and enhance its position as a regional hub for data traffic. The two companies will jointly examine the technical, commercial, and regulatory aspects of these opportunities, aiming to finalize specific projects through separate contracts and in compliance with applicable legislation.",
  "summary": "QNADohaVodafone 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 frame...",
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}