{
  "id": 19460639,
  "title": "Vodafone Qatar, ITPC sign agreement to explore regional and international connectivity opportunities",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/vodafone-qatar-itpc-sign-agreement-to-explore-regional-and",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-11T06:30:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar Business",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar-business",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/11/11/2026/vodafone-qatar-itpc-sign-agreement-to-explore-regional-and-international-connectivity-opportunities"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Doha, Qatar, Vodafone Qatar and the Informatics and Telecom Public Company (ITPC) have entered into a Joint Cooperation Agreement at Mobile World Congress Doha 2026. The signing ceremony was attended by Iraq's Minister of Communications, H.E. Mustafa Jabbar Sanad, and other officials. The agreement was formally signed by Mohamed Mohsin Alyafei, Enterprise Business Unit Director at Vodafone Qatar, and Engineer Ali Yassin Dawood, Director General and Chairman of the Board of ITPC.\n\nThe main objectives of the agreement are to explore potential areas of cooperation, such as transit projects in Iraq, internet exchange points (IXPs), and international connectivity. The companies also aim to examine the interconnection of their networks and infrastructure to optimize resources and support international data and telecommunications traffic. Furthermore, they will hold technical and commercial discussions to assess potential joint projects and share technical expertise in network operations and management.\n\nMohamed Mohsin Alyafei, Enterprise Business Unit Director at Vodafone Qatar, expressed his commitment to advancing connectivity solutions that cater to the evolving needs of businesses and organizations. He emphasized the company's interest in exploring opportunities to enhance the efficiency of regional and international data exchange through this agreement.\n\nEngineer Ali Yassin Dawood, Director General and Chairman of the Board of ITPC, highlighted the significance of the agreement in strengthening cooperation in telecommunications and digital infrastructure. He stated that the agreement aims to explore how Iraq's strategic location can enhance regional and international connectivity. The companies are prepared to work together to support the development of Iraq's telecommunications sector and bolster its position as a regional hub for data traffic. The agreement outlines the technical, commercial, and regulatory aspects of these opportunities, with the intention of agreeing on specific projects under separate contracts and in accordance with applicable legislation.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: 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.</p> <p>The signing took place in the presence of Iraq&rsquo;s Minister of Communications, H E Mustafa Jabbar Sanad, and his delegation.…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Qatar Tribune Business",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-11-10T21:27:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}