{"id":2001,"date":"2023-11-30T17:06:35","date_gmt":"2023-11-30T14:06:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gulfdca.com\/?p=2001"},"modified":"2023-11-30T17:28:05","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T14:28:05","slug":"weekly-news-blast-30th-november-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gulfdca.com\/ar\/weekly-news-blast-30th-november-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"(English) Weekly News Blast \u2013 30th November 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

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After a TDME-related break last week, we\u2019re back with our Weekly News Blast! Check out the latest industry news from the GCC region below.<\/p>\n

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

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

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

DPI launches in-house Electronic Security services.<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n

This move will provide clients with a unique end-to-end solution that eliminates the disruption often associated with third-party security provision. DPI also welcomes industry veteran Glenn Stephenson on board as Operations Director for Electronic Security. Read more\u2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

CRS shortlisted in The Legal 500 awards<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n

CRS has been shortlisted for 7 categories at\u00a0The Legal 500 (Legalease)\u00a0Middle East and North Africa Awards 2024, including Bahrain Law Firm of the Year, Construction Law Firm of the Year and Rising Star of the Year. Read more\u2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Vertiv launches prefabricated timber solution to increase sustainability <\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Vertiv\u2019s TimberMod is available in North America and EMEA and uses a more environmentally friendly material that can minimise resource depletion and lower CO2 emissions. Read more\u2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

stc Bahrain\u2019s Tech Talks: GenAI\u2019s impact on business<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n

The discussion shared insights on demystifying AI, practical advice on how business leaders can integrate AI into their company, and how to mitigate potential risks. As a digital enabler, stc Bahrain is implementing cutting-edge technologies to enable digital transformation in the kingdom.\u00a0Read more\u2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

\"\"center3 launches<\/em> two state-of-the-art data centres in the Eastern Province<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n

The 24,000 square meter Dammam Data Center has a total power of 19.5 MW and features 8 data halls and space for 1200 racks, 150 per hall. The AlKhobar Data Center, extends over 35,000 square meters with a power capacity of 24.4 MW. Read more\u2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Saudi Arabia forecast to spend over US$6bn on IT<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n

According to IDC, spending on IT services in Saudi Arabia is set to outpace all other countries in the Middle East and Africa region, and IDC forecasts that the Saudi IT services market will grow at a CAGR of 9.0% over the 2022\u20132027 period, reaching $6.4 billion in 2027. Read more\u2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Saudi launches National Data Index<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n

The National Data Index, also known as Nudei, launched during the Saudi Data Forum in Riyadh is a collaboration between SDAIA and NTP, aims to assess and track the progress of government agencies in data management, compliance, and operational indicators across 14 areas.\u00a0It establishes a robust data governance framework and policies to control data management practices, measure data management maturity and ensure compliance. Read more\u2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

\"\"UAE\u2019s security policy support moves to cloud<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n

The policy, issued by the UAE\u2019s Cyber Security Council, reflects the UAE government’s continued focus on developing a UAE cloud computing industry, of moving the government\u2019s own IT estate, securely, to the cloud, and of making the UAE a global leader in cybersecurity, per Pinsent Mason. Read more\u2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Dubai: Microsoft and UNFCCC announce partnership to use AI to track global carbon emissions<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Leaders from the UN and Microsoft announced a partnership that will enable the UNFCCC to create a new AI-powered platform and global climate data hub to measure and analyse global progress in reducing emissions. The partnership comes at a critical time, as the world\u2019s governments come together at COP28, organised by the UNFCCC and the COP28 UAE Presidency. Read more\u2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Dubai launches ambitious clean energy programme<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Ahead of COP28, Dubai has announced a major new initiative, set to be rolled out from 1 January 2024, that will serve to support and accelerate the emirate\u2019s sustainability ambitions. The initiative will enable manufacturers, data centres and agri-tech players to install captive solar generation up to their total connected load. Read more\u2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Abu Dhabi\u2019s Adia in discussions for US$1bn minority stake in PCCW\u2019s fibre assets<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n

ABU\u00a0Dhabi Investment Authority is considering bidding for a significant minority stake in telecommunications, media and technology conglomerate PCCW\u2019s fibre business, assets for about US$1 billion. The move would help the emirate expand into Greater China. Read more\u2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Abu Dhabi launches new AI firm<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n

AI71will focus on AI, as Abu Dhabi focuses efforts to become a global hub for the emerging technology. AI71 aims to democratise access to AI and is built on the\u00a0Falcon large language models\u00a0developed by the council’s Technology Innovation Institute. Read more\u2026<\/a><\/strong>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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