Iraq is taking a major step toward strengthening its digital infrastructure with the construction of the country’s first commercial Tier III data center in Baghdad, a project expected to begin operations by the end of 2026.
The facility is being developed by Iraqi technology and connectivity investment group T964 in partnership with Schneider Electric, which will provide the power and cooling systems needed to support the data center’s operations.
According to the companies, the first phase of the project will include 340 server racks arranged across flexible pods and cages, with the ability to expand capacity to as much as 12 megawatts in the future.
The data center will be backed by 84 megawatts of on-site power and multiple independent internet connections to ensure high reliability and uninterrupted service. It is being built in line with Uptime Institute Tier III standards, which are recognized internationally for high levels of availability, redundancy, and operational resilience.
The carrier-neutral facility will offer colocation services to a wide range of customers, including businesses, banks, telecommunications companies, cloud service providers, and technology firms seeking secure and reliable digital infrastructure.
Sebastien Riez, Cluster President of Schneider Electric North Africa and Levant, said the partnership reflects a shared commitment to building resilient and scalable digital infrastructure that can support the region’s growing technology needs.
Mohamed Samy, General Manager for Iraq and Levant Countries at Schneider Electric, said the project is expected to set a new benchmark for data center performance and reliability in Iraq.
T964 Founder and Chief Executive Officer Ali Elakabi described the project as an important milestone in Iraq’s digital transformation journey, saying it will help bring the country closer to achieving its long-term technology and connectivity goals.
Osama Qadan, Chief Commercial Officer of T964, added that working with Schneider Electric will ensure customers benefit from world-class infrastructure built to international standards.
Once completed, the data center is expected to support the growth of cloud computing, digital services, business continuity solutions, and future technologies such as artificial intelligence, while helping strengthen Iraq’s digital economy and attract further technology investment into the country.
