{"id":3616,"date":"2025-06-12T14:24:10","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T11:24:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gulfdca.com\/?p=3616"},"modified":"2025-06-12T14:24:10","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T11:24:10","slug":"weekly-news-blast-12th-june-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gulfdca.com\/ar\/weekly-news-blast-12th-june-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly News Blast – 12th June 2025"},"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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Industry News<\/strong><\/div>\n

UAE<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Khazna and Nvidia partner to build AI-capable data centres across MENA<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Khazna Data Centres, based in the UAE, has partnered with U.S. chipmaker NVIDIA to build AI-ready, large-scale data centres across the Middle East and Africa. These centres will be designed to support NVIDIA\u2019s latest GPU technologies, including the Blackwell architecture. As part of its expansion, Khazna plans to develop data halls with up to 50MW capacity and AI clusters up to 250MW, many within a 5GW UAE-US AI campus. It also aims to establish 1GW of capacity in countries like France, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, T\u00fcrkiye, and Kenya. The collaboration supports the UAE\u2019s goal to lead in global AI development\u2026Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

MoroHub partners with OpenText to accelerate digital transformation in the UAE<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, has partnered with OpenText, a global leader in information management, to resell OpenText\u2019s AI-enabled solutions in the UAE. This strategic agreement supports the UAE\u2019s “We the UAE 2031 Vision” and aims to accelerate digital transformation for public and private sectors. The partnership will provide advanced technologies in content services, digital experience, security, and analytics, helping organizations modernize operations and enhance decision-making. With AI projected to significantly impact the Middle East economy, the collaboration positions both companies as leaders in delivering secure, intelligent, and scalable digital solutions\u2026Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Qatar<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Digital Infrastructure set to Power the next wave of economic transformation<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Qatar is rapidly advancing its digital infrastructure to support the goals of its National Vision 2030, aiming to drive economic diversification, innovation, and sustainable growth. Over the past two years, the country has invested heavily in cloud computing, AI, machine learning, cybersecurity, and data centers to modernize both government and private sector operations. According to Ghassan Kosta, Regional GM for Google Cloud, the Qatari technology market is expanding significantly, with strong government and business commitment to digital transformation. A key milestone is the launch of Google Cloud’s Doha region, which enhances IT modernization, data security, and operational scalability across sectors. Cybersecurity and skill development are core to these efforts, with Google Cloud\u2019s Center of Excellence in Qatar promoting local innovation and training. These initiatives are expected to drive substantial economic activity and job creation, positioning Qatar as a regional leader in digital innovation and a future-ready, knowledge-based economy\u2026Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Middle East<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

PCCW GLOBAL, SPARKLE, TELECOM EGYPT AND ZOI TO CONSTRUCT AAE-2 SUBSEA CABLE LINKING ASIA, AFRICA AND EUROPE<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

A consortium of PCCW Global, Sparkle, Telecom Egypt, and Zain Omantel International (ZOI) has signed an MoU to build the Asia-Africa-Europe-2 (AAE-2) subsea cable system. This next-generation digital link will connect Hong Kong and Singapore to Italy via secure terrestrial corridors through Thailand, the Arabian Peninsula, and Egypt. AAE-2 aims to deliver high-capacity, resilient, and geographically diverse connectivity across Asia, Africa, and Europe, supporting growing demands for cloud services, content delivery, and digital transformation. It will feature advanced technology and strategic extensions to key destinations, offering unprecedented bandwidth and performance. Building on the legacy of AAE-1, this ambitious project is set to become a future-proof data highway, enhancing intercontinental connectivity and empowering communities and businesses across the three continents\u2026Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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