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Doha IX Connects to DE-CIX Marseille

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Apr 15, 2026 · Last updated Apr 20, 2026

Sentiment
60
Attention
4
Articles
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Market Impact
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Market Impact

The interconnection of Qatar — Doha with France — Marseille significantly enhances cloud and connectivity services in Qatar and the GCC region, leading to improved digital performance and economic growth. This development directly benefits telecommunications providers like Ooredoo and Internet Exchange operators like DE-CIX by expanding their network reach and service offerings.

Telecommunications Cloud Computing Internet Services
Event Summary

Ooredoo and DE-CIX have announced the direct interconnection of Qatar — Doha, Qatar's first commercial Internet Exchange, with France — Marseille. This strategic link enables networks connected to Qatar — Doha to exchange data directly with approximately 120 networks in Marseille and remotely with nearly 1,100 networks connected to Germany — Frankfurt. The collaboration provides carriers in the Gulf region with access to cloud and connectivity services previously unavailable locally in Qatar, enhancing digital performance, reducing latency, and increasing resilience. Leading cloud providers such as Amazon — Amazon Web Services, Alphabet Inc. — Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft — Microsoft Azure, Oracle Corporation, IBM — IBM Cloud, and Alibaba Group — Alibaba Cloud are now privately accessible via Qatar — Doha through the DE-CIX service DirectCLOUD. This initiative reinforces Qatar's position as a regional digital gateway and is expected to accelerate digital transformation across Qatar and the wider GCC.

Entities Involved
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DE-CIX
DE-CIX, a leading Internet Exchange operator, powers Qatar — Doha and facilitates its interconnection with France — Marseille and Germany — Frankfurt, strengthening its global ecosystem and market presence.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 70.0
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Ooredoo
Ooredoo, as Qatar's leading telecommunications provider, operates Qatar — Doha and collaborates with DE-CIX to expand its global digital reach, enhancing its service offerings and market position.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 70.0
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Qatar — Doha
Qatar — Doha, Qatar's first commercial Internet Exchange, is directly connected to France — Marseille, expanding its reach and enabling access to global cloud and connectivity services.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment 60.0
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France — Marseille
France — Marseille serves as a crucial interconnection point, linking Qatar — Doha to a broader European and global network ecosystem.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment 50.0
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Germany — Frankfurt
Germany — Frankfurt, Europe's largest IX, provides remote access to nearly 1,100 networks for Qatar — Doha users through its connection with France — Marseille.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 50.0
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Ivo Ivanov
Ivo Ivanov, CEO of DE-CIX, commented on the positive impact of the interconnection on Qatar's digital economy and enhanced connectivity.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Hassan Ismail Al Emadi
Hassan Ismail Al Emadi, Chief Business Officer at Ooredoo Qatar, highlighted the strategic expansion of Qatar's global digital reach through this interconnection.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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IBM — IBM Cloud
IBM — IBM Cloud is one of the leading cloud providers now privately accessible via Qatar — Doha through the DE-CIX service DirectCLOUD.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 20.0
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Microsoft — Microsoft Azure
Microsoft — Microsoft Azure is one of the leading cloud providers now privately accessible via Qatar — Doha through the DE-CIX service DirectCLOUD and also offers Microsoft — Microsoft Azure Peering Service (MAPS).
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 20.0
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Alibaba Group — Alibaba Cloud
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Alphabet Inc. — Google Cloud Platform
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Oracle Corporation
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Qatar
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Amazon — Amazon Web Services
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
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