12 January 2026 – The Gulf Data Centre Association (GDCA), a trade organisation propelling the growth of the data centre industry across the GCC, today announced that SOCOMEC, a global specialist in power continuity and electrical solutions for critical applications, has joined the association as a Silver Sponsor.
By joining GDCA, SOCOMEC reinforces its commitment to supporting the region’s rapidly expanding data centre ecosystem, bringing deep expertise in power continuity, energy efficiency, and tailored electrical solutions for mission-critical environments across the GCC.
About SOCOMEC
When energy matters SOCOMEC designs and manufactures electrical equipment that guarantees power continuity wherever it is vital and operate in several market segments: data centres, hospitals, industry, energy, infrastructure, and commercial and industrial buildings. From a family business to an international group, SOCOMEC employs more than 4,600 people worldwide. The company can tailor solutions to specific needs, particularly for complex or atypical projects.
For more information, please visit: www.socomec.com
About the Gulf Data Centre Association (GDCA)
The GDCA is a trade organisation designed to promote the data centre sector for associated businesses operating in countries comprising the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in the Middle East. The GDCA provides a platform for those involved in operating, servicing, or investing in data centres across Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates to promote growth within the industry and to develop Middle Eastern digital infrastructure. Through a regular cadence of events across the region, including the annual Touchdown Middle East conference, and a series of market intelligence reports for every GDCA data centre market, the GDCA enables members from the public and private sector to share knowledge, best practice, and market intelligence.
The GDCA is supported by its knowledge partner, leading data centre specialist consultancy, TechRE Consulting, and by its sponsors from across the region.
For more information please visit https://gulfdca.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn.