Open Innovation AI has partnered with Oracle to accelerate sovereign AI adoption across the EMEA region. Leveraging Oracle’s AI infrastructure and Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), the collaboration will help organizations optimize their AI workloads while complying with local data security and regulatory requirements, fostering innovation in both public and private sectors.
iXAfrica has launched the first phase of its NBOX1 hyperscale data centre in Nairobi, featuring 4.5MW of IT capacity. The facility is optimized for AI-driven workloads and includes a partnership with KIXP to reduce latency and costs. It’s part of iXAfrica’s broader expansion to support cloud and digital growth.
iXAfrica has launched the first phase of its NBOX1 hyperscale data centre in Nairobi, featuring 780 racks and 4.5MW of IT capacity. The facility is optimized for AI workloads and connected to major internet exchanges. iXAfrica aims to support cloud adoption and digital transformation across East Africa.
DataVolt has partnered with MODON to develop an AI-ready, sustainable data centre in Riyadh, situated on a 55,000-square-meter plot in the city’s first technology park. The project is part of DataVolt’s $5 billion investment in Saudi Arabia, with a focus on advanced cooling systems and optimized energy solutions for AI processing.
Core42 has launched the AI Playground in UAE data centers, in collaboration with Qualcomm, to simplify AI adoption. The platform offers developers access to high-performance tools, generative AI applications, and accelerators. This collaboration supports AI scalability and optimization, advancing AI innovation and reducing operational costs.
Ooredoo Group has signed an agreement with Alcatel Submarine Networks to build the Fibre in Gulf (FIG) subsea cable, connecting six GCC countries and Iraq. The cable will offer high capacity and low-latency routes to Europe, benefiting businesses, data centers, and digital industries by enhancing connectivity and security.
Iran is set to establish its first AI park in Tehran by 2026, aiming to drive technological progress and provide key AI services. The country also plans to host an international AI conference to promote collaboration and innovation in the field.
Oracle is ramping up its AI and cloud infrastructure in the UAE to meet the GCC’s surging demand for AI and sovereign cloud solutions. With partnerships like Oracle Alloy, the company is supporting the region’s push toward modernizing systems while ensuring data security.
Meta is investing up to $65 billion in AI infrastructure this year, focusing on data centers, AI talent, and Nvidia GPUs. The company aims to compete with OpenAI and Google while pushing forward its AI-driven products and services. This follows a broader trend of major tech firms investing in AI.
President Trump has launched the “Stargate Project,” a $500 billion AI infrastructure initiative aimed at building a network of data centers across the US. The project will create over 100,000 jobs and enhance US competitiveness in AI, with key tech partnerships from OpenAI, Oracle, Nvidia, and Microsoft.
