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<\/p>\nHave any Middle East data centres news you\u2019d like to share? Email yours to pr@gulfdca.com<\/a> with NEWS<\/strong> in the subject line.<\/p>\n Vertiv Issues Updated Guidance for Data Centres During Extreme Heat<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n The data centre cooling experts at Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, have issued updated guidance for managing the extreme heat.\u00a0Read more.<\/a>\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Datale<\/em><\/strong>c Precision Installations (DPI) Launches TIQC \u2013 The DPI Initiative Aimed at Ensuring Excellence<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n DPI, a provider of world-class data centre design, supply, build and managed services, announced the launch of its TIQC initiative, representing a unified focal point of testing, inspection, quality and commissioning. This complements the Datalec vision of delivering excellence for these key requirements across all projects and locations. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Huawei Cloud Launches Services in Saudi Arabia<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Huawei Cloud has launched a cloud region in the Saudi capital of Riyadh to help promote digital-led economic growth in the country. The company also announced that Huawei Cloud will train 200,000 developers in Saudi Arabia in the next five years, will build joint solutions with 1,000 local partners and launch the Huawei Cloud Startup Program to help 2,000 startups grow. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n stc Group acquires a 9.9% interest in Telef\u00f3nica<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n stc Group announced that it has acquired a 9.9% interest in Telef\u00f3nica S.A., one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world with significant presence in Spain, Germany, the UK, and Brazil, for a total consideration of SAR 8.5 billion (EUR 2.1 billion). Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n G42 and Microsoft have embarked on the next phase of their ongoing strategic collaboration and announced a multifaceted plan to expand the existing data centre infrastructure in the UAE as well as make sovereign cloud offerings and advanced AI capabilities available. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n Through AI and machine learning functionality, the RDC enables both government and enterprise customers to run their operations more efficiently while in accordance with local data laws. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n The joint venture with Mark AB Capital will provide edge AI systems and a data centre for smart city and airport applications, with a minimum of $50m of orders a year. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n Research Engineers at Heriot-Watt University in Dubai have launched a solar energy testing facility to help companies in the UK and other countries to develop and test new solar technologies. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n Government services in Dubai have reached a digitisation rate of 99.5%, while its paperless government objective has been achieved 100%. Over 120 government smartphone applications have been developed in the process. Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\n The latest Data Protection Rules announced by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) will provide further clarity on personal data breach obligations. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n The US has expanded the restriction of exports of Nvidia\u00a0and Advanced Micro Devices\u00a0AI chips beyond China to other regions including some countries in the Middle East. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\nSponsor News<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\n<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\nMicrosoft and G42 to establish sovereign cloud in UAE<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n
Extreme Networks launches new regional data centre (RDC) in UAE<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n
AI chip and software developer Blaize to set up edge AI joint venture in Abu Dhabi<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n
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<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\nHeriot-Watt University launches Dubai Solar Test Site for companies in UK and beyond<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n
Dubai government services digitisation rate hits 99.5%<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n
Dubai\u2019s DIFC tightens data protection for AI networks<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n
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US curbs AI chip exports from Nvidia and AMD to some Middle East countries<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n
Netskope expands its presence in Middle East with four NewEdge data centres across UAE and KSA<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n