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.
Tencent Cloud is set to invest over $650 million to expand its infrastructure in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. The company will establish its first data center in Saudi Arabia with a $150 million investment and build a third data center in Indonesia for $500 million, strengthening its global presence.
Orange Jordan has earned the prestigious “Tier III Design” certification from the American Uptime Institute for its Hashem Data Center, located in the Medical City. This achievement, alongside the company’s Marj Al-Hamam data center’s similar certification, highlights Orange Jordan’s commitment to international standards of quality, reliability, and security in data center operations.
Orange Jordan’s Hashem Data Center has earned the prestigious Tier III Design certification from the American Uptime Institute, solidifying the company’s leadership in data center operations. This achievement, along with the Marj Al-Hamam data center’s similar certification, underscores Orange Jordan’s commitment to quality, sustainability, and supporting digital transformation in Jordan.
Riyadh is set to lead data center growth in the Middle East, with a 37% annual growth rate expected through 2027. Driven by Saudi Arabia’s focus on digital transformation and AI initiatives, global tech companies like Microsoft and AWS are investing heavily, positioning the country as an AI powerhouse.
Nepal’s surplus clean energy, particularly from hydropower and solar, presents an opportunity to attract global AI data center investments. As generative AI drives rising energy demand, Nepal could position itself as a key destination for AI infrastructure, leveraging its renewable resources to power data centers for regional markets.
Edgnex Data Centers, a unit of Damac, is entering the US market with a $20 billion investment, marking a major step in its global expansion. The company aims to deliver 2000MW of data center capacity across Sunbelt and Midwest states, supporting cloud and AI growth in the US and beyond.
Jazz has invested over Rs33 billion in Pakistan’s digital ecosystem in 2024, focusing on sectors such as telecom, fintech, and data centers. These efforts have resulted in 25% revenue growth, strengthening its role in the country’s digital transformation. The company also contributes Rs97 billion to Pakistan’s national economy.
INTRO Technology has partnered with Sterling and Wilson Data Center (SWDC) to develop the Kemet Data Center in the Suez Canal Economic Zone. This collaboration aims to enhance Egypt’s digital infrastructure, positioning the country as a leader in data center and cloud services across the Middle East and Africa.
Mubadala Investment Company has invested in Yondr Group, enhancing its global digital infrastructure portfolio. This partnership will support Yondr’s growth in hyperscale data centers, driven by increasing demands from AI, 5G, and IoT technologies. Yondr aims for net-zero emissions by 2030 through sustainable practices.
