{"id":3725,"date":"2025-07-10T14:00:19","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T11:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gulfdca.com\/?p=3725"},"modified":"2025-07-10T14:00:19","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T11:00:19","slug":"weekly-news-blast-10th-july-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gulfdca.com\/ar\/weekly-news-blast-10th-july-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly News Blast – 10th July 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

Saudi Arabia<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n

ICS Arabia and XDS to deliver immersion-cooled data centres in Saudi Arabia<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

ICS Arabia has partnered with XDS, a UK and UAE-based company, to build two state-of-the-art, immersion-cooled data centres in Saudi Arabia, including a 10MW facility in Riyadh, set for completion by June 2026. The project, led by ICS subsidiary Desert Dragon Data Centers, marks a major step toward advanced digital infrastructure in the Kingdom. XDS will operate the facility for 15 years, highlighting a shift from traditional air-cooled systems to more efficient liquid immersion cooling. This initiative aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which prioritises digital transformation and economic diversification\u2026Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

MIS signs framework deal to add 112MW to data centre capacity<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Saudi Arabia\u2019s Al Moammar Information Systems Company (MIS) has signed a framework agreement with Saudi Data Centre Fund 1, managed by Saudi Fransi Capital, to expand its data centre infrastructure by up to 112MW. MIS is already overseeing the design and construction of an initial 32MW phase and serves as the exclusive leasing agent and facilities manager for all six data centres owned by the Fund. The 36-month expansion project underscores MIS\u2019s growing role in advancing the Kingdom\u2019s digital infrastructure, with project value to be confirmed upon receipt of development notices\u2026Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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

Meeza signs 4MW hosting agreement with major hyperscaler <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Qatar-based data centre firm Meeza has signed a long-term hosting agreement with a major, undisclosed global hyperscaler to provide 4MW of capacity, valued at QAR 350 million ($96Mn). The deal leverages Meeza\u2019s recent 4MW expansion across its facilities and will span over ten years. Meeza CEO Mohamed Ali Al-Ghaithani highlighted the agreement as a key step in advancing Qatar\u2019s digital transformation across various sectors, including government, finance, healthcare, and AI. With five operational data centres and a recent IPO, Meeza continues to solidify its role as a strategic digital enabler in the region\u2026Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Ooredoo launches AI cloud in Qatar<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Qatari telecom giant Ooredoo has launched a new AI cloud platform powered by Nvidia Hopper GPUs, hosted locally within Qatar-based data centres. While specific chip models and quantities remain undisclosed, the offering, supported by Nvidia’s AI Enterprise platform, aims to drive innovation and economic growth across sectors. Operated by Syntys, Ooredoo\u2019s recently spun-off data centre arm backed by Iron Mountain, the platform positions Qatar as a rising regional AI hub. Syntys plans to scale its capacity to over 120MW, reinforcing Qatar\u2019s commitment to digital transformation and AI leadership\u2026Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Oman<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Oman completes 3G network switch-off<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Oman has officially completed its nationwide shutdown of 3G services, reallocating the spectrum to bolster 4G, 5G, and IoT networks. The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) began phasing out 3G in late 2023, starting in less populated areas. While a few stations remain active near Muscat International Airport for technical reasons, the transition is largely complete. With 4G now covering 99% and 5G reaching 90% of the population, the move enhances connectivity, supports advanced technologies, and has already led to energy savings of over two million kilowatt-hours annually\u2026Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

Commerce Ministry launches several digital platforms for empowering investors <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Oman\u2019s Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion is accelerating its digital transformation through a suite of platforms aimed at simplifying business procedures, boosting investment, and supporting local industries. Key tools like \u201cInvest Easy,\u201d \u201cMade in Oman,\u201d and \u201cOman Exports\u201d streamline licensing, promote national products, and connect exporters to global markets. The AI-enabled \u201cKnow Your Customer\u201d service allows remote investor onboarding, while platforms like \u201cHazm\u201d and \u201cMa\u02bfruf Oman\u201d enhance product quality and trust in e-commerce. These initiatives, backed by data integration, digital infrastructure, and youth-driven employment, are positioning Oman as a digitally empowered, investment-ready economy aligned with its diversification goals\u2026Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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

du and Omantel activate submarine cable linking UAE and Oman<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Telecom operators du and Omantel have launched the Oman Emirates Gateway (OEG), a 275km international fibre optic submarine cable system enhancing digital connectivity between the UAE and Oman. The system links three major data centres, Datamena DX1 in Dubai, Equinix MC1 in Barka, and Equinix SN1 in Salalah, and offers dual-route resilience via both terrestrial and subsea paths. Designed to boost cloud access and data centre interconnectivity, OEG marks a significant milestone in regional digital infrastructure. The project complements broader Oman-UAE collaborations, including the Hafeet Rail and Gulf electricity interconnection initiatives\u2026Read more<\/a><\/p>\n

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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 with NEWS in the subject line. Industry News Saudi Arabia ICS Arabia and XDS to deliver immersion-cooled data centres in Saudi Arabia<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1572,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3725","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-weekly-news-blast"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gulfdca.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3725","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gulfdca.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gulfdca.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gulfdca.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gulfdca.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3725"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/gulfdca.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3725\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3726,"href":"https:\/\/gulfdca.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3725\/revisions\/3726"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gulfdca.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1572"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gulfdca.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3725"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gulfdca.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3725"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gulfdca.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3725"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}