Doha:Vodafone Qatar and the Informatics and Telecom Public Company (ITPC) have entered into a Joint Cooperation Agreement at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Doha 2026. This agreement aims to create a collaborative framework for advancing telecommunications and digital infrastructure.
According to Qatar News Agency, the agreement was officially signed in the presence of Iraq’s Minister of Communications, Mustafa Jabbar Sanad. The signatories were Mohamed Mohsin Alyafei, Enterprise Business Unit Director at Vodafone Qatar, and Eng. Ali Yassin Dawood, Director General and Chairman of the Board of ITPC.
The partnership will explore cooperation in several key areas, including transit projects in Iraq, internet exchange points (IXPs), and international connectivity. Additionally, the agreement outlines plans for the potential interconnection of both companies' networks to optimize resources and support international data and telecommunications traffic.
Further, Vodafone Qatar and ITPC will engage in technical and commercial discussions to evaluate possible joint projects. This includes exchanging technical expertise in network operations and management to boost regional and international data exchange efficiency.
Mohamed Mohsin Alyafei emphasized Vodafone Qatar's commitment to advancing connectivity solutions to meet the evolving needs of businesses and organizations. Meanwhile, Eng. Ali Yassin Dawood highlighted how the agreement provides a framework to strengthen telecommunications cooperation, leveraging Iraq's strategic location to enhance regional and international connectivity. The partners aim to assess various opportunities with a view to agreeing on specific projects under separate contracts, adhering to applicable legislation.