Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
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.
Omantel has inaugurated the second-largest data center in the region in Salalah, Oman, enhancing the nation’s digital infrastructure. This strategic development, announced at the Oman IT Forum, connects Salalah with global networks and supports major tech companies, boosting Oman’s position as a key digital hub.
STULZ has opened a new Centre of Excellence in Dubai’s Silicon Oasis to enhance its presence in the EMEA region. The center, led by a team of experts, will offer comprehensive services, including project planning and advanced air conditioning solutions. STULZ will also attend GITEX Global in October to celebrate the opening.