{"id":2337,"date":"2024-02-22T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-22T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gulfdca.com\/?p=2337"},"modified":"2024-02-27T11:03:15","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T08:03:15","slug":"weekly-news-blast-22-feb-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gulfdca.com\/en\/weekly-news-blast-22-feb-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly News Blast – 22nd Feb 2024"},"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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Roxtec collaborate with Semco Maritime<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Hoping to achieve their ambitious sustainability goals of a 100% recyclable product portfolio by 2030, Roxtec and Semco Maritime have partnered. On this venture, Roxtec\u2019s Global Segment Manager, Leo Konradsson, comments that \u2018\u2019collaborating with our business partners is key to investigate potentials for recycling\u2019\u2019\u2026Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Batelco and e& sign MoU for new sub-sea cable<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Telecom giants Batelco and e& have announced plans to land the Al Khaleej sub-sea cable system in the UAE. This 1,400Km-long cable, connecting the UAE to Bharain, Oman, and Qatar, will branch off the already established SEA-ME-WE 6 system that connects Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Western Europe. Nabil Baccouche, e&\u2019s Chief Carrier and Wholesale Officer, comments that this cable will enhance \u2018\u2019much-needed subsea diversification of routes, paving the way for unparalleled international connectivity into the heart of the Middle East\u2019\u2019 \u2026Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Saudi Arabia establish the National Infrastructure Fund (INFRA)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Committed to progressing the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, INFRA\u2019s primary role is to boost infrastructural development and culBaccoucheent Baccoucheent into the Kingdom. Acting as the Kingdom\u2019s leading development financing partner for infrastructure projects, and backed by private-sector investments, this Fund will help push Saudi\u2019s infrastructure GDP contribution well beyond the Vision 2030 65% goal\u2026Read more <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Saudi PIF company Alat announce plans to invest US$100Bn in the tech sector<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Alat, a sustainable tech manufacturing company backed by Saudi Arabia\u2019s PIF, have announced plans to invest US$100Bn by 2030 to help tech companies reduce their carbon emissions, and help achieve the Saudi Vision 2030 goals. Partnering with four global technology companies, they hope to boost the country\u2019s technology sector and drive forward the green transition\u2026Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Ooredoo Qatar partners with Google Cloud<\/em> <\/strong><\/p>\n

The strategic partnership is part ofOoredoo\u2019s Data Transformation Journey, first destination being the modernisation of Ooredoo Qatar\u2019s data architecture and infrastructure. Harnessing Google Cloud\u2019s advanced data analytics and AI capabilities, Ooredooo Qatar hope to create an environment conducive to innovation and collaboration, whilst using cutting edge technologies to improve their customer service and unlock new opportunities for growth\u2026Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Edgnex by Damac JV with Vodafone for US$100Mn data centre<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Acting as a first step in Vodafone\u2019s plans for exponential growth within the data centre, telecom, and IoT markets over theEdgnex (Damacars; a JV, valued at US$100Mn, with the UAE\u2019s Edgnex (Damac) has been signed. The planned 6MW data centre will be located in Izmir (Turkey). This region is witnessing a rapid development of sub-sea cables \u2013 offering connectivity to Europe, Asia, and Africa \u2013 it is a very attractive location in a relatively untapped market\u2026Read more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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