A new MENA Data Center Market Database report has been released, offering an in-depth portfolio analysis of the region’s colocation data centers across 11 countries — Bahrain, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the UAE. The database provides a detailed breakdown of 197 existing and 113 upcoming data center facilities, including metrics on capacity, investment, and design standards.
According to the report, the existing data center capacity in the MENA region exceeds 1.2 GW, while upcoming capacity (2024–2028) is projected to reach 5 GW — driven by rapid digital transformation and cloud expansion. The market is set to attract around $8 billion in new investments by 2027, highlighting the region’s emergence as a global digital infrastructure hub.
Saudi Arabia Leads Regional Expansion
Saudi Arabia dominates upcoming data center developments, accounting for over 45% of total new power capacity in MENA. The country’s strong pipeline reflects its national push toward becoming a regional data and AI powerhouse, supported by Vision 2030 initiatives.
Comprehensive Facility Data
Each facility in the database includes detailed data such as:
- Location and operator information
- White-floor space (existing and upcoming)
- IT load capacity and rack capacity
- Investment breakdowns (total, electrical, mechanical, construction)
- Design standards (Tier I–IV) and redundancy details
- Project status and expected year of opening
The dataset also provides insights into wholesale colocation pricing (per kW) and includes infographics comparing existing vs. upcoming capacity.
Key Players and Investors
The database profiles over 100 operators and investors, including Khazna Data Centers, Etisalat, Equinix, Gulf Data Hub, Ooredoo, Omantel, Telecom Egypt, center3 (stc), EdgeConneX, DAMAC’s Edgnex, Orange Business Services, Africa Data Centres, TONOMOUS (ZeroPoint DC), and Pure Data Centres, among others.
Strategic Market Insights
The report outlines major trends shaping the MENA data center ecosystem:
- Rising colocation demand due to hyperscale cloud deployments and AI workloads.
- Rapid infrastructure expansion across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt.
- Growing public-private partnerships for energy-efficient and Tier III+ certified facilities.
- Increasing foreign investment driven by tax reforms and regulatory liberalization.
Intended Audience
The database targets data center REITs, contractors, infrastructure providers, consultants, and government agencies, providing actionable intelligence for market entry, investment planning, and capacity forecasting.
As digitalization accelerates across the Middle East and North Africa, the MENA data center market is evolving into one of the fastest-growing colocation hubs worldwide, underscoring the region’s strategic role in supporting global cloud and AI ecosystems.
