Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Orange Maroc has launched a 1.5 MW, solar-powered UPTIME-certified data center to drive Morocco’s B2B digital transformation. The operator is expanding cloud, AI, and cybersecurity offerings, strengthening enterprise services, and supporting national goals under Digital Morocco 2030 with major investments, 5G innovations, and sovereign AI capabilities.
Meta has announced a $600 billion nationwide investment to expand AI and data center infrastructure, reinforcing U.S. leadership in AI and digital innovation. The move will create jobs, drive semiconductor demand, and advance sustainability while transforming the nation’s digital backbone.
Meeza signed a QAR 750 million ($205.5 million) agreement with a leading global hyperscaler to build a 6MW data centre in Qatar, expanding to 44MW in later phases. The deal positions Qatar as a regional digital infrastructure hub supporting AI and cloud innovation.
ByteBridge has partnered with Naizak to form a Saudi-based data center joint venture focused on hyperscale and AI-driven growth. The move supports Vision 2030 by attracting investment and boosting digital infrastructure. ByteBridge also signed an MoU with South Korea’s FuriosaAI for AI-focused collaboration.
Iraq’s Ministry of Communications has partnered with Nokia to build two government-owned data centers in Baghdad, ensuring data security under Iraqi management. The facilities will serve both public and private sectors, underpin digital transformation, and support e-government services with modern global technologies.
Turkcell’s subsidiary TDC secured EUR100 million in interest-free murabaha financing from Emirates NBD to fund data center expansion and digital infrastructure projects. The agreement supports Turkcell’s growth strategy focused on eco-friendly, high-capacity data centers catering to cloud, AI, and big data demands in the MENAT region.
Algeria’s National Digital Transformation Strategy aims to position the country as Africa’s digital leader by 2030. The plan includes enhancing infrastructure, human capital, digital governance, and economy, alongside boosting digital access and security. Key initiatives focus on data centres, expert training, and securing the digital space.
Pakistan’s data center industry is evolving rapidly, positioning the country as a regional hub for digital infrastructure. However, challenges like government competition with private players and the need for sustainable energy solutions must be addressed. Public-private collaborations and investment in human resources are essential for the sector’s growth.
Khazna, the UAE’s leading data center developer, plans to expand into Saudi Arabia, aiming for 25% market share. The company is set to compete with local firms while targeting hyperscaler needs. Khazna is also expanding globally, with new centers in Turkey, Kenya, and Europe, driven by strong investments and rapid growth.
Algeria has broken ground on an AI data center in Oran, aiming to boost technological access for researchers and startups. The facility is part of the country’s broader strategy to grow its AI sector, contributing 7% to its GDP by 2027, and positioning Algeria as a leader in Africa’s digital transformation.