{"id":3050,"date":"2024-10-24T16:49:54","date_gmt":"2024-10-24T13:49:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gulfdca.com\/?p=3050"},"modified":"2024-10-31T13:26:20","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T10:26:20","slug":"weekly-news-blast-24th-october-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gulfdca.com\/ar\/weekly-news-blast-24th-october-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly News Blast – 24th October 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Welcome to the GDCA Weekly News Blast! Check out the latest industry news from the GCC region below. Have any Middle East data centres news you\u2019d like to share? Email yours to imogen@gulfdca.com<\/a> with NEWS<\/strong> in the subject line.<\/div>\n
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Knight Frank\"\"<\/u><\/b><\/h2>\n
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Congratulations to Stephen Beard, Tahir Gok, ATS MCR.W, and Si Lau<\/strong><\/p>\n

Knight Frank\u2019s Data Centres Team members \u2013 Stephen Beard, Tahir Gok, ATS MCR.W, and Si Lau- have been honoured as the Market Intelligence Team of the Year at the annual Middle East Cloud & Data Centre Awards 2024 \u2013 Congratulations!…Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Stephen Beard and Si Lau take on a gruelling 579km run to raise awareness for Autism<\/strong><\/p>\n

Aiming to raise $1m, to go towards the creation of a new application SEN Connect, Stephen Beard and Si Lau will be running 579km in only 10 days! This new application, aimed at bettering the lives of all those living with autism and special needs, will provide opportunities for the community to join one another in weekly activities without feeling insecure about societal reactions to meltdowns, flapping and other character nuances. We will also have therapy and nutrition guidance, podcasts and all sorts of literature. To donate and support Stephen Beard and Si Lau on their journey, visit Stephen\u2019s LinkedIn where you can find more information. Consider donating to the cause\u2026 Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Eaton launch xRewards in Saudi Arabia<\/strong><\/p>\n

Building on the success of Eaton\u2019s recent launch in the UAE, xRewards brings its exclusive loyalty platform to Eaton\u2019s KSA customers. As part of Eaton\u2019s ongoing commitment to customer satisfaction and innovation, they continuously are expanding solutions that meet the evolving needs of its regional partners and clients. With xRewards, Eaton aims to deliver unmatched value, enhancing customer engagement while supporting sustainable growth across key sectors in Saudi Arabia\u2026Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Datalec Precision Installation<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Congratulations to DPI on its win last week<\/strong><\/p>\n

Datalec Precision Installations won the Intelligent Design Project Award last week at the ICT Awards Middle East. Congratulations DPI for the well-deserved win!…Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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

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AWS and e& sign $1bn cloud agreement<\/strong><\/p>\n

Amazon Web Services (AWS) and UAE-based telco e& have signed a $1bn cloud agreement in the Middle East. This partnership will combine AWS\u2019s cloud infrastructure with e&\u2019s networking capabilities to offer cloud services to public sector and regulated industries like healthcare, finance, and oil and gas. Key elements of the agreement include advancements in cloud services such as storage, computing, cybersecurity, and AI. Both companies have emphasised their commitments to supporting the UAE\u2019s digital transformation and economic growth; siting this 6-year collaboration as a facilitator for reaching UAE Vision 2031 goals\u2026Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Schneider Electric launches AI-ready data centre facility<\/strong><\/p>\n

Schneider Electric has launched a new manufacturing facility focused on producing AI-ready data centre solutions, addressing the region\u2019s growing data centre demands. The facility will focus on manufacturing and assembling prefabricated modular data centres equipped with AI capabilities. This move underlines Schneider Electric\u2019s dedication to advancing the UAE\u2019s industrial and technological growth while aligning with the Emirates’ goals for sustainability and local-driven economic expansion\u2026Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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InfraX and Zoho to accelerate IoT innovation in UAE<\/strong><\/p>\n

The subsidiary of Digital Dawa, InfraX, has signed an MoU with Zoho Corp to advance the digital transformation of enterprises in the UAE through innovative IoT solutions. The partnership will combine InfraX\u2019s industry expertise with Zoho\u2019s scalable, low-code IoT platform to deliver tailored plug-and-play solutions for various sectors \u2013 all designed to reduce costs, enhance sustainability, and modernise operations across the UAE\u2026Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Data centre projects struggle for funds, despite soaring demand<\/strong><\/p>\n

Data centre projects across the GCC are struggling to secure financing, despite an urgent need for more facilities to meet the exponential (and growing) demand \u2013 resulting in heightened fears that this financing gap threatens to slow development and exacerbate the region\u2019s increasing shortage of critical data infrastructure needed to fuel the GCC\u2019s economic diversification and digital transformation goals. Experts indicate that traditional and alternative financing sources will be crucial for funding large-scale projects – like Khazna\u2019s multi-million 100MW data centre in Ajman \u2013 and that a solution must be found quickly or the region runs the risks of not meeting its digital ambitions\u2026Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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