GLA & Company is proud to announce its instrumental role in facilitating a significant multi-year agreement between Digitus DC, a leading provider of data center and digital infrastructure solutions and a subsidiary of Hayat for Communications K.S.C.P., and Google Cloud Services Company SPC Kuwait. The agreement, which pertains to providing colocation hosting space with a capacity of several megawatts for Google at the project site in the Al-Mutlaa area, Kuwait, is valued potentially up to US$ 50 Million.

This strategic deal is a vital component of the Kuwaiti government’s broader initiative to expand digital infrastructure across the country, including the construction of three new Google data centers, as recently approved by Kuwaiti authorities and Google’s strategic alliance with Kuwait for data center expansion.

This groundbreaking project leverages Digitus’s extensive expertise in developing and operating hyperscale data centers and digital infrastructure solutions, reinforcing Kuwait’s position as a regional hub for digital innovation. The total deal value between Google and the State of Kuwait is estimated to exceed $1 billion, underscoring the scale and strategic importance of this infrastructure development. Digitus’s proven track record in managing large-scale projects, combined with its commitment to sustainability and security, makes it a key partner in realizing Kuwait’s digital ambitions.

GLA & Company’s legal team, led by Managing Partner Alex Saleh and supported by Legal Directors Asad Ahmad and Mohammed Al Awadhi, along with Associate Jehan Saleh, represented Digitus throughout the negotiations. The firm’s key co-counsel, Shoosmiths LLP, led by Liam Phillips, brought their extensive data center expertise to the deal, ensuring seamless cross-jurisdictional legal support and deep technical understanding of data center infrastructure.

Commenting on the deal, Nader Al Awadhi, Senior Partner, stated that “(t)his 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, added that “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.”

For more information, please feel free to contact our Managing Partner, Alex Saleh, at alex.saleh@glaco.com