stc Bahrain, has partnered with Nirvana Labs, leading providers of bare metal cloud infrastructure for web3 companies to foster the growth and development of blockchain technologies across the Gulf region. The partnership is now live, with Nirvana offering web3 hosting for node operations in stc Bahrain’s data centre

As per the press release, the partnership will bring Nirvana’s purpose-built web3 cloud infrastructure to Bahrain, extending its web3 hosting capabilities to stc Bahrain’s data centers servicing the MENA region. This partnership not only broadens Nirvana and stc Bahrain’s infrastructure offerings but firmly supports a network distinguished for its focus on performance, scalability, and security.

“We are excited to partner with Nirvana Labs to bring advanced web3 cloud infrastructure to stc Bahrain’s data centres” said Saad Odeh, Chief Wholesale Officer at stc Bahrain. “This collaboration is a further testament to our commitment to positioning Bahrain as a leading hub for technological innovation in the Middle East, in line with the Vision 2030 goals. By providing advanced web3 cloud hosting infrastructure, we are enabling local and regional companies to harness the power of decentralized technologies, drive innovation, and compete on a global scale.”

Additionally, Avalanche will the first protocol to leverage this partnership by deploying validator and RPC nodes on Nirvana Labs’ web3 cloud hosting infrastructure at stc Bahrain’s data centres, strengthening its blockchain network.

“We are excited to further our work with Nirvana Labs and stc Bahrain as they launch an advanced web3 hosting solution in the Middle East,” said Khalid Dannish, Head of MENA at Ava Labs. “The Avalanche ecosystem continues to prove itself as an ideal platform on which to drive real-world blockchain adoption, including incorporating web3 cloud hosting solutions to data centres.”

This is not the first web3-focused initiative from stc Bahrain. It recently announced a separate partnership with Avalanche as part of its Web3 Launchpad Program, which aims to accelerate the adoption of blockchain technology in the Middle East. Additional web3 firms that are part of the stc Bahrain launchpad program.

For Nirvana Labs, the strategic partnership marks a significant milestone in its mission to promote web3 specific cloud infrastructure. With the addition of Bahrain, Nirvana Labs will maintain global hubs for its proprietary web3 cloud platform, purpose-built to improve performance for blockchain applications requiring high-throughput and low latency, and reducing the industry’s reliance on traditional cloud providers like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud Provider (GCP).

“We are thrilled to partner with stc Bahrain to bring our cutting-edge web3 cloud infrastructure to the Middle East,” said Dan Burke, CEO of Nirvana Labs. “This strategic move aligns with our mission to decentralize cloud services and support the growing blockchain ecosystem in this dynamic region.”

By establishing a presence in Bahrain, Nirvana Labs secures a foothold in a key regional hub for technology and innovation, paving the way for expansion and collaboration across the Middle East. Strategically located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, Bahrain provides access to emerging markets with a rapidly growing interest in blockchain and web3 technologies.

Last week stc Bahrain partnered with Allora Network, an AI decentralized network through its Web3 Launchpad Program under the Pearling Path initiative.