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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 in the subject line.<\/p>\n Sudlows Consulting\u2019s John Rippingale looks at the surge in the Middle East’s data centre industry and how it\u2019s shaping the future. From the rise of AI to the growth of sustainable data centre solutions, huge advancements are being made in the Middle Eastern data centre landscape. Read more…<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n CRS has today launched its new branding! This builds on its market reputation as an international law firm with a focus on private capital. \u00a0 Explore our new brand on here<\/a>…<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Thanks to high adoption rates of technology and a focus on technology innovations, the UAE and Saudi Arabia are the leading contenders for Oracle\u2019s plans for new cloud regions. The Middle East accounts for about a fifth of Oracle’s 45 public cloud regions across 23 countries. The two countries will eventually have five Oracle cloud regions between them. Read more…<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n KSA\u2019s ICT service provider Saudi Call has signed a MoA with Chinese partners LMT and CMI to build 100MW of data centre capacity, with Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Neom all set to house new hyperscale facilities. Read more…<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Bahrain<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n SubCom will manufacture and install the Al Khaleej Cable, which is solely owned and operated by Batelco, part of the Beyon Group. Al Khaleej will branch from the 21,700km subsea SEA-ME-WE 6 cable which connects Bahrain with 14 other countries and will help to diversify routes and augment international connectivity for the region. Read more…<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Bahrain-headquartered the Beyon Group has signed a MoU with LEO space system innovator E-Space to enable space-based IoT services in Bahrain. The joint development aims to create unique IoT solutions that will support uninterrupted, \u2018use anywhere\u2019, real-time IoT data services. Read more…<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Over 80 regional experts – including the GDCA! – and data centre industry stakeholders gathered for a Green Data Centre Seminar, hosted by DEIF, Danfoss and the Danish Trade Council to discuss the pressing need for sustainability in data centre operations as one of the crucial factors in achieving regional decarbonisation goals – particularly as Dubai\u2019s digital economy is expected to reach more than $140 billion in 2031. Read more…<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n A MoU has been signed with Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du) to deliver new diverse routes to du\u2019s customers. Du will leverage Cinturion\u2019s TEAS to boost connectivity and expand its digital capabilities across the UAE region and beyond. The partnership aims to meet the increasing demands in the region and secure an open-access cable landing station (CLS). Read more…<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The Ministry of Communications announced the country is planning to expand its fiber optic service, aiming to create more jobs and enhance competitiveness in the telecom sector in line with Kuwait Vision 2035. The ministry is coordinating with the Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects, known as KAPP, on selecting a strategic partner. Read more…<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Welcome to the GDCA\u2019s new Weekly News Blast email. Every Thursday we\u2019ll be bringing you a curated round-up of all the trending Middle Eastern data centre news from the week, including any news from our Sponsors. We\u2019ll also be posting a Weekly News Blast on our LinkedIn, so stay tuned. 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<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\nThe Middle East\u2019s data centre revolution<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Charles Russell Speechlys<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\nCRS launches new branding<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Industry News<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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GCC<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\nOracle likely to boost cloud offering in the UAE and Saudi Arabia<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n
Saudi Arabia<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n
Saudi Call\u2019s Chinese partners to build 100MW of data centre capacity<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Batelco selects SubCom to build branch of SEA-ME-WE-6, Al Khaleej Cable<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\nBahrain looks to space for IoT and cloud solutions<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n
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<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\nUAE<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n
Sustainable data centres vital to meeting Dubai\u2019s Net Zero Emissions 2050 target<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n
Cinturion partners with du to land TEAS cable in UAE<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Kuwait<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n
Kuwait plans to expand fiber optic services<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n