Ericsson and Ooredoo Qatar signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at Web Summit Qatar to accelerate digital transformation for enterprises and public sector organizations in the country. The agreement focuses on co-developing private and dedicated 5G network solutions tailored for industries such as manufacturing, oil and gas, airports, public safety, rail, and digital airspace operations. Ericsson will provide its Private 5G platform and mission-critical network solutions, which enable high-speed 4G and 5G connectivity through a dual-mode core and a broad radio portfolio.
The collaboration aims to meet specific requirements such as network availability, multi-network operation, coverage and capacity, security, and Quality of Service (QoS) with features like priority and preemption. Additionally, Ericsson and Ooredoo will explore sustainability initiatives by leveraging 5G to help decarbonize industries and contribute to Qatar’s broader environmental goals. The partnership will also include knowledge-sharing activities, joint workshops, and engagements with local enterprises and public sector stakeholders.
Ooredoo Qatar plans to use the partnership to accelerate time-to-market for new services, address evolving enterprise connectivity demands, and tap into new revenue streams. Ericsson will introduce ecosystem partners and global best practices to support Ooredoo’s efforts to drive digitalization and sustainable growth across key sectors.
Key points:
• Ericsson and Ooredoo Qatar will develop private and dedicated 5G networks for sectors such as manufacturing, airports, and oil and gas.
• Ericsson Private 5G will provide high-speed, secure 4G/5G connectivity with mission-critical features.
• Focus areas include public safety, digital airspace, rail, and mission-critical operations.
• Collaboration will explore sustainability initiatives, including industrial decarbonization.
• Ericsson will supply technology, global references, ecosystem partners, and conduct workshops with Ooredoo Qatar’s enterprise and public sector customers.
“Our collaboration with Ericsson on private 5G solutions will drive advanced use cases across industries in Qatar — from autonomous operations to mission-critical public services,” said Thani Al Malki, Chief Business Officer, Ooredoo Qatar.
