{"id":1979,"date":"2023-11-16T17:18:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T14:18:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gulfdca.com\/?p=1979"},"modified":"2023-11-16T17:19:00","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T14:19:00","slug":"weekly-news-blast-16th-november","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gulfdca.com\/ar\/weekly-news-blast-16th-november\/","title":{"rendered":"(English) Weekly News Blast – 16th November"},"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

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Sponsor News<\/h2>\n

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Charles Russell Speechlys<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Paul Boast appointed Chair at ALFA<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Paula Boast MBE, Partner and Head of our Construction, Engineering & Projects (Middle East), has been appointed as Chair of the Regional Group for\u00a0ALFA International\u2019s African & Middle Eastern Regional Group. Read more\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"stc Bahrain<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Catch stc\u2019s Tech Talk live on 26th<\/sup> November<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n

stc’s AI event of the year, Tech Talk will take place on 26th<\/sup> November, and will at all the ways AI will shape the future. Read more\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"PTS<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

PTS launches PTS Sessions<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n

PTS Sessions, a unique series of interviews that takes you behind the scenes of transformative projects and ideas. Read more\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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

Saudi<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"\"Google Cloud opens new region in Damman<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n

The new cloud region, which aligns with Saudi Arabia\u2019s Vision 2023 Vision, is anticipated to contribute a $109 billion to the Saudi economy between 2024-2030, potentially supporting the creation of 148,600 jobs by 2030. Google Cloud Platform Services will now accessible to Saudi Arabia-based customers through CNTXT. Read more\u2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

First Smart Cities Forum slated for Riyadh 2024<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) is to host the first Riyadh Smart Cities Forum in early 2024, bringing together national, regional and global experts to advance the Saudi Arabia-wide discussion on people-centric, smart and sustainable cities. Read more\u2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Saudi and Slovakia sign deal to avoid double taxation<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n

As Saudi surpasses its target of attracting 160 firms to set up headquarters in the Kingdom, Saudi and Slovakia have signed an agreement to avoid double taxation. Read more\u2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Riyadh Air signs with Microsoft Azure<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Riyadh Air and Microsoft signed a MoU to leverage Azure\u2019s cloud platform as it aims to utilise the potential of cutting-edge technologies such as Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, co-pilot experiences, the Metaverse, and Virtual Reality to enhance Riyadh Air\u2019s offerings, services, and operational models. Read more\u2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

UAE<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"\"Equinix\u2019s turns on $100m data centre extension<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n

AI was the focus of the development, as Equinix’s survey of 2,900 IT decision-makers revealed that 85% of respondents across the world were keen to benefit from AI’s advantages. Read more\u2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Abu Dhabi\u2019s Bayanat using AI to support urban planning<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n

The G42-owned geospatial data products and services provider aims to use AI to support the emirate’s urban planning agenda. Bayanat is prepared to collect geospatial data \u201cwith unprecedented accuracy and detail\u201d with the expected launch of new satellites and the continuing improvements in its sensor capabilities, supporting Abu Dhabi’s autonomous vehicle and smart city programmes.Read more\u2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

155 Chinese companies attend WETEX and DSS<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) and Dubai Solar Show (DSS) has attracted 155 companies from China, specialising in smart cities, water, water treatment, smart logistics, solar panels, energy storage, off-grid solar systems, among others.. Read more\u2026<\/a><\/strong>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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