The agreement, signed on May 23, 2026, forms part of broader cooperation between Rwanda and Oman in the fields of technology and innovation.
Under the partnership, the two companies will work together to develop a modern data center, expand cloud and data storage services, strengthen digital infrastructure, and support the adoption of artificial intelligence technologies.
The planned facility will be built to Tier III standards, offering high levels of reliability, redundancy, and operational resilience for critical digital services. It is expected to provide continuous operations even during maintenance or upgrades, with an availability rate of 99.982 percent.
Designed to be AI-ready, the data center will support advanced computing applications, cloud services, and data-intensive technologies, enabling faster data processing and analysis while improving digital service delivery.
The project reflects Rwanda’s continued efforts to position itself as a regional technology hub and accelerate its digital transformation agenda through investments in secure and future-ready infrastructure.
The signing ceremony was witnessed by Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire, State Minister Yves Iradukunda, and Rwanda Information Society Authority (RISA) Chief Executive Officer Antoine Sebera.
Officials said the initiative is expected to strengthen data resilience, promote innovation, and support the development of smarter digital systems across the country. It will also help reduce reliance on foreign data-hosting facilities while creating an environment capable of attracting major global technology investments.
BSC, which has operated in Rwanda since 2008, has deployed more than 8,000 kilometers of fiber-optic infrastructure nationwide, providing internet connectivity to schools, healthcare facilities, government institutions, and private businesses.
Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Muscat, Oman Data Park has become one of the leading providers of data center and cloud services in the Middle East, serving hundreds of organizations across multiple sectors.
The partnership comes as Rwanda continues to expand its data center industry. Earlier this year, Minister Ingabire said the sector is growing by approximately 35 percent annually, with the country seeking to attract up to $5 billion in investments in data center infrastructure powered by 100 megawatts of electricity.
The agreement also highlights the growing economic and technological cooperation between Rwanda and Oman. In January 2026, the two countries signed several cooperation agreements covering cargo transport, logistics infrastructure, aviation, and investment around the future Bugesera International Airport.
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