Ooredoo Qatar & DE-CIX Launch Doha IX, Qatar's First Commercial Internet Exchange Point
Ooredoo Qatar and DE-CIX have launched Doha IX, Qatar's first commercial Internet Exchange Point (IXP). The initiative, led by Chief Business Officer Thani Ali I A Al-Malki, aims to enhance connectivity and drive innovation in the region.
Doha IX, launched on October 2, 2025, integrates seamlessly with Ooredoo's premium services like IP Transit, Multi-Cloud Connect, and Business Internet. It provides access to Qatar's large end-user base, enabling faster content delivery and more efficient customer service.
The IXP allows customers to connect multiple ISPs, CDNs, and cloud platforms via one port, ensuring high performance with low latency. It supports Qatar's National Vision 2030 by delivering world-class interconnection solutions. Additionally, Doha IX is recognised as a Verified Peering Provider for Google Cloud and Workspace, and offers direct, private access to Microsoft Azure services through MAPS.
Doha IX introduces a routing architecture hosted in Ooredoo's state-of-the-art data centre, establishing a secure interconnection hub for seamless traffic exchanges between regional and global networks. It offers a secure, data centre-neutral environment with direct access to global content through a single connection.
Doha IX, Qatar's first commercial IXP, is set to revolutionise connectivity in the region. Backed by Ooredoo Qatar and DE-CIX, and led by Thani Ali I A Al-Malki, it integrates with premium services, supports national vision, and offers global interconnection solutions.
