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Welcome to the GDCA’s Weekly News Blast email. Every Thursday we’ll be bringing you a curated round-up of all the trending Middle Eastern data centre news from the week, including any news from our Sponsors. We’ll also be posting a Weekly News Blast on our LinkedIn, so stay tuned.
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Sponsors News
stc Bahrain
stc Bahrain receives new award
“We are incredibly grateful to receive this prestigious award in recognition of our efforts to lead the Kingdom’s digital transformation journey, and pioneer innovation in the insurtech sector.’’, commented CEO Eng. Nezar Banabeela. Read more …
Eaton
Eaton co-sponsors the ‘Flexibility Gap’ report
With growing pressures on companies to adopt renewable energy initiatives, this report explores Europe’s relative requirements in order to transition away from coal & gas, and what needs to be done by governments to facilitate this. Read more …
Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls enters a partnership with ESCO
Committed to pursuing a green economy for sustainable development, JCI and ESCO have committed provide energy-efficient and sustainable solutions to Dubai Police. Mohammad Khalid, VP of Johnson Controls MENA, commented ‘’At Johnson Controls, our goal is to create smart, healthy, and sustainable indoor environments and this initiative aligns perfectly with our mission’’. Read more …
Industry News
Oman
Gulf Bridge International (GBI) launches new PoP in Equinix data centre
The new partnership between Equinix and GBI is set to propel interconnection between Asia, Europe, and the GCC to new strengths, opening doors wider for connectivity and digital exchange between the Gulf and their global counterparts. With speeds predicted to reach up to 10GB, GBI and Equinix can now offer their users the opportunity to reach others worldwide at unparalleled speeds. Is this just the beginning for GBI’s expansion into the GCC? Read more …
Saudi Arabia
Saudi’s High-capacity connectivity is set to strengthen
Alliance Networks have further proved their commitment to boost connectivity in the gulf region, seeing them enter another partnership with Salam. This new collaboration, leveraging Alliance’s commercial and regional prowess and Salam’s expansive network of subsea cables, is set to drive Saudi and the GCC’s innovation, connectivity, and economic growth to new heights. Read more …
Middle East
The Largest Tower Company in MENA has been created
With 30,000 towers and approx. $2.2 Billion in spending, a Collaboration between Ooredoo, Zain, and TASC has seen the creation of largest tower company in MENA. This pioneering deal, spread across Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, Tunisia, Algria, and Iraq, will cement MENA’s position at the forefront of the telecoms landscape and dispel any doubt in the region’s capabilities as a global player. Read more….