Qareeb and Pantheon forge strategic partnership for rollout of Bitcoin mining data centres across GCC
MANAMA, Bahrain, Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Qareeb Data Centres, the Middle East’s first edge data centre provider, and Pantheon, a full-service global Bitcoin mining service provider, announced today they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This MOU sets out a strategic partnership between Pantheon and Qareeb to cover the rollout of Pantheon Bitcoin mining data centres across the Middle East region.
As part of partnership, Qareeb will act on behalf of Pantheon to secure sites adjacent to locations where Qareeb has secured, or is in the process of securing, sites to build its own colocation facilities. In addition, the Qareeb team will deliver fully-fitted and operational solutions for Pantheon as part of its build process as well as provide a full suite of engineering, operations, security and FM services.
Annemarie van Zadelhoff, Chief Strategy Officer at Qareeb, said:
Partnering with Pantheon represents a significant opportunity for Qareeb, as we collaborate with one of the most exciting visionaries in the Bitcoin mining industry,
“Pantheon’s dedication to innovation and operational excellence aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver state-of-the-art data centre solutions across the Middle East. By leveraging our expertise in turnkey project management, site acquisition, permitting and operations, we are proud to ensure Pantheon’s facilities are fully fitted, operational, and supported by our 24/7 regional team. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to building a future-ready digital infrastructure and setting new standards for innovation and resilience in the region.”
Nick van Houtrijve, COO and Founder of Pantheon, added:
Pantheon’s expansion into the GCC is a strategic milestone as we continue to set new benchmarks for operational efficiency and performance.
“This partnership with Qareeb enables us to establish robust infrastructure in one of the fastest-growing Bitcoin mining markets globally.”
Jim Niemeijer, Head of Business Development at Pantheon, concluded:
With Qareeb’s unparalleled regional expertise and our capabilities, we are confident in delivering value to our investors and clients. Together, we’re creating a blueprint for the future of digital finance.
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