center3, a leading carrier-neutral data centre and international connectivity provider in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), has been honoured with the prestigious Datacloud award for ‘Best Data Centre in Middle East & Africa.’ This accolade recognizes center3’s strong vision, strategic execution, and key role in supporting the region’s evolving digital infrastructure.
The company plans to speed up construction of new high-density, hyperscale-ready data centres strategically located in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and other international hubs. These facilities are designed to meet rising demand for AI workloads, hyperscaler cloud growth, and high-performance computing (HPC), while adhering to top industry standards for scalability, security, and connectivity.
center3’s growth aligns closely with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, bolstering the Kingdom’s ambition to become a digital innovation hub and localize digital content and services. CEO Fahad AlHajeri emphasized that expanding their data centre footprint enables the future digital economy across MEA.
Sustainability remains central to center3’s approach, focusing on renewable energy adoption, energy-efficient cooling, and responsible resource management to build a green, future-ready network. The award highlights center3’s vital contribution as AI, cloud, and connectivity demand surges across the region.