digital infrastructure

The physical and virtual assets enabling digital connectivity and services, including high-capacity broadband networks, data centres, cloud platforms, and related connectivity services that underpin digital public services and the digital economy.

Comprises the physical and virtual networking assets and backbone architectures required for digital services, including broadband, fibre, 5G networks, cloud infrastructure, and national connectivity components needed to deliver gigabit-ready connections and high-capacity communication paths.

Foundational public systems such as the territory-wide 3D digital map and the Common Spatial Data Infrastructure that provide shared data, mapping and platform foundations for smart-city services and interoperability.

A defined category covering nationwide connectivity (broadband, 5G, submarine cables) and compute resources (cloud and high‑performance computing) necessary for the digital transition; the EDN treats these components as strategic assets requiring targeted investments, procurement and resilience measures. The term guides infrastructure initiatives (e.g., submarine ring projects, national computing capacity) within the Action Plan.

Encompasses physical and cloud-based networks, data centers, backbone services, broadband and spectrum management required to support connectivity and platform delivery across the State of Qatar.

Describes the physical and virtual infrastructure components—connectivity networks, high‑performance computing (HPC), cloud services and data platforms—required to support digital services, research and enterprise digitalisation. The AP frames investment and readiness measures around this definition.

The ensemble of digital assets and technological components under federal control that constitute the operational backbone for public digital services, including platforms, networks, systems, hardware, software and cloud services subject to the System's governance and security baselines.

Digital infrastructure comprises the fundamental technological components and resources necessary for the development and operation of AI systems. This includes robust network connectivity, secure data storage, accessible data resources, and sufficient computing power.

The foundational technological systems and networks necessary for the development, deployment, and operation of AI. As outlined in the plan, strengthening digital infrastructure is crucial for supporting AI innovation, ensuring robust connectivity, and providing the computational resources required for advanced AI applications and data processing.