{"id":1950,"date":"2023-10-26T16:38:36","date_gmt":"2023-10-26T13:38:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gulfdca.com\/?p=1950"},"modified":"2023-10-26T16:41:49","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T13:41:49","slug":"weekly-news-blast-26th-october-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gulfdca.com\/ar\/weekly-news-blast-26th-october-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"(English) Weekly News Blast – 26th October 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Welcome to the GDCA\u2019s Weekly News Blast<\/strong> email. Every Thursday we\u2019ll 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\u2019ll also be posting a Weekly News Blast on our LinkedIn<\/a>, so stay tuned.<\/p>\n

Have any Middle East data centres news you\u2019d like to share? Email yours to pr@gulfdca.com<\/a> with NEWS in the subject line.<\/p>\n

Sponsor News<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"\"Charles Russell Speechlys<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Paula Boast MBE shortlisted for Inspiring Women of the Year award \u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Charles Russel Speechlys\u2019 Partner and Head of Construction, Engineering & Projects,\u00a0Paula Boast MBE, has been shortlisted for the \u2018Inspiring Women of the Year\u2019 category by\u00a0Construction Week Middle East. Read more\u2026<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"\"Vertiv<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n

V<\/em><\/strong>ertiv and MDS SI Group Extend their Distribution Partnership in the Middle East and Levant Region<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n

\u201cThis renewal underscores the strong collaboration that both organizations have cultivated in the Middle East and Levant region over the past three decades, consistently advancing technology solutions, offering top-tier products and exceptional on-the-ground support,\u201d commented\u00a0Karsten Winther, president for Vertiv in Europe, Middle East and Africa.\u00a0Read more\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"\"Datalec Precision Installations<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n

DPI is hiring!<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n

DPI is on the hunt for both a Project Manager<\/a> and a Junior Administrative Assistant<\/a> to join the team.<\/p>\n

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Industry News<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Saudi Arabia<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"\"stc group and NEOM\u2019s Tonomus sign agreement for LEO satellite capacity in KSA<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Tonomus, Neom\u2019s digital infrastructure subsidiary, has signed a multi-year agreement with stc group. The agreement will give stc group access to LEO satellite capacity and enable the company to offer broadband internet and data services across the Kingdom. Read more\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n

KT, Hyundai E&C and stc group sign 50-year digital infrastructure partnership in KSA<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n

The MoU will see the combination of KT’s digital transformation capabilities with Hyundai E&C’s smart construction and construction capabilities, along with stc group’s network infrastructure. Together, they will collectively construct internet data centres (IDC), smart cities enhancing Saudi Arabia’s digital infrastructure. Read more\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Al Nowais and US private equity firm announce data centre focused MoU in Saudi<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Al Nowais Group, which supplies high-technology solutions to the UAE and Saudi Arabian governments in a number of different sectors, and Aurum Equity Partners, a prominent US private equity firm, have announced a data-centre-focused MoU. The companies will jointly invest in an advanced 50MW next-generation data centre in Saudi Arabia, with a focus on innovation, sustainability and security. Read more\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Bahrain<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Batelco launches Bwave, 400G of international high-speed capacity<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Batelco has announced the launch of Bwave, a wavelength service of 400G capacity high-speed connectivity, quadrupling its current service proposition. Batelco collaborated with technology provider Ciena to elevate its solutions capabilities and provide faster connectivity and higher capacities to customers, which include wholesale providers, internet service providers, hyperscalers, enterprises, datacentre operators, enterprises and content providers. Read more\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n

UAE<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"\"Emirates NBD Bank set to expand data centre footprint with du<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n

The partnership between du and Emirates NBD Bank will provide NBD with a Tier III data centre, designed to supercharge its IT operations. Read more\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Damac eyeing up millions of dollars in South East Asia data centre investment<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Due to be built on 1.21 hectares of land in Cyberjaya, Malaysia, the facility has an estimated capital expenditure of US$52.3 million. Read more\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n

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Middle East<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Jordan to open largest data centre, creating 300 jobs<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n

The\u00a0Aqaba Digital Hub\u00a0is set to the largest data centre in\u00a0Jordan\u00a0by the end of 2023 \u2013 a cutting-edge data centre with a capacity of 6 megawatts. It embraces everything from a mega\u00a0data centre<\/a>\u00a0and internet exchange point to cloud platforms and fiber networks, creating 300 direct and indirect job opportunities, and fostering economic growth and stability. \u00a0<\/em>Read more\u2026<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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