GLA & Company advised Digitus on Kuwait’s Google Data Center Expansion
GLA & Company advised Digitus DC, a leading provider of data center and digital infrastructure solutions and a subsidiary of Hayat for Communications K.S.C.P., on its multi-year agreement with Google Cloud Services Company SPC Kuwait. The agreement involves providing colocation hosting space with a capacity of several megawatts for Google at the project site in the Al-Mutlaa area, Kuwait, and is valued at up to USD 50 million.
This strategic deal is a key part of the Kuwaiti government’s broader initiative to expand digital infrastructure, including the construction of three new Google data centers, as recently approved by Kuwaiti authorities in partnership with Google. The total deal value between Google and the State of Kuwait is estimated to exceed USD 1 billion, highlighting the scale and importance of this development.
Nader Al Awadhi, Senior Partner, said,
“This deal is a testament to the strength of regional legal and infrastructure partnerships, and it highlights the strategic importance of private sector leadership in supporting national digital initiatives. We are proud to have played a role in enabling Digitus to contribute to Kuwait’s ambitious digital transformation plans, which will have a lasting impact on the country’s economic development.”
Alex Saleh, Managing Partner, said,
“Supporting Digitus on this landmark deal exemplifies our commitment to enabling regional digital transformation. Digitus’s proven expertise in delivering high-quality data center solutions positions them as a key driver of Kuwait’s digital future, and we are proud to facilitate their growth in alignment with the Kuwaiti government’s national development goals.”
The GLA & Company legal team was led by Alex Saleh (Managing Partner), supported by Asad Ahmad (Legal Director), Mohammed Al Awadhi (Legal Director), and Jehan Saleh (Associate). The firm’s key co-counsel, Shoosmiths LLP, led by Liam Phillips, provided cross-jurisdictional support and deep technical expertise throughout the negotiations.
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