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Saudi Arabia is on the verge of making a significant investment in the data economy with the potential construction of a $12.8 billion data center at Oxagon, NEOM. If realized, this facility would rank as the fifth largest data center worldwide, boasting a capacity of 1GW. The Kingdom has become a magnet for substantial investments in data infrastructure, attracting leading companies to establish operations. Notable players involved include: - Pure Data Centres Group & Dune Vaults JV: $11 billion - DataVolt’s with center3: $5 billion - Zoho Corp.: $133 million - ServiceNow: $500 million - Oracle: $1.5 billion - Amazon Web Services (AWS): $5.3 billion - MIS - Al Moammar Information Systems Co.: $2.6 billion - IBM: $250 million for a software lab in Riyadh This data center development sits alongside recent collaborations with AI microchip manufacturers and tech giants, signaling a significant shift in the region's technological landscape. One can only ponder the implications of these developments. Could the GCC ascend to become the world's leading digital hub? #Droidor #ExploreTECH #SaudiArabia #NEOM #middleEast

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The expansion of the data center industry in Saudi Arabia has been remarkable. Data centers play a vital role in the Kingdom's technological progress and economic diversification during a significant digital transformation. The advanced facilities are essential for the nation's digital infrastructure and allow corporations, government agencies, and organizations to securely store, process, and access huge amounts of data. “Riyadh Cloud Data Center Development” Oracle in February 2023 announced its intention to create a third public cloud region in Saudi Arabia in response to the increasing demand for its cloud services. The new cloud region will be situated in Riyadh and is a component of Oracle's planned investment of USD 1.5 billion to enhance cloud infrastructure capabilities in the Kingdom. The Oracle Cloud Riyadh Region will be added to the current Oracle Cloud Jeddah Region and the upcoming Oracle Cloud Region in NEOM. Oracle has incorporated this investment in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) inked with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) to assist Saudi Arabian firms in utilizing the most recent advancements in cloud technology. In July 2023, Center 3 successfully finished a 9.6 MW expansion of its Riyadh data center. The expansion was specifically designed to fulfill the demanding specifications of global hyperscalers. Oracle plans to build a 60 MW capacity data center by 2026. #Riyadh #SaudiArabia #Technology #Vision2030 #GigaProjects #Projects #KSAProjects #PCS

🚀 Exciting news from Riyadh! Oracle has just launched its second public cloud region in the city as part of a $1.5 billion investment aimed at enhancing Saudi Arabia’s digital infrastructure. 🌟 This new cloud region will support both public and private sectors in modernizing applications and leveraging AI, data analytics, and cloud computing. It's set to play a significant role in the Kingdom’s projected $135.2 billion AI economy by 2030. Oracle’s expansion, including its earlier Jeddah region and upcoming plans for NEOM, underscores a commitment to driving digital transformation and innovation across the region. With enhanced local data hosting and compliance features, this initiative promises to boost the agility and growth of businesses in Saudi Arabia. Very exciting times ahead!! 🔗 Read more about how this investment will shape the future of technology and AI in Saudi Arabia: https://lnkd.in/dKf9EWTY #CloudComputing #AI #DigitalTransformation #SaudiArabia #Oracle #TechInnovation

Congratulations to Rayadah Network for Telecommunications and Information Technology on earning the #TierIII Certification of Design Documents for the TOPNET-RUH-DC-01 in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This achievement demonstrates a commitment to high design standards and is a significant step towards a Tier Certification of Constructed Facility. #Tier #TierStandards #TCDD #Uptime #UptimeInstitute #GlobalStandards #Design #Resiliency #Sustainability #Availability #DigitalTransformation #DataCenters #DataCenterInfrastructure #DigitalInfrastructure #DataCenterIndustry #MiddleEast #MiddleEastTech

We’re excited share that we’ve broken ground on our flagship data center facility, RUH01, in Riyadh. The facility will be located in the world’s biggest female university, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University (PNU) on a 35,000+ sqm plot and is expected to go live by Q1 2026. This marks a critical milestone in our mission to make it simple and efficient for organizations to grow their local presence in the KSA. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eJxduGaZ #datacenter #Riyadh #cloudcomputing #KSA #AI

The Kingdom's digital economy is taking off. 🚀 But are we building data centres that can keep up with demand without straining our resources? 🤔 At Staterra, we're helping companies in KSA strike that balance. 🌱 Learn the challenges and opportunities of sustainable data centres in Saudi Arabia 👇 https://lnkd.in/e5eM47C3

Saudi Awwal Bank - Disaster Recovery Data Center in Al Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has achieved Tier III Certification of Design Documents. A special thank you to Abdulrhman Bahwaireth, Bandar Alshihry, and Mohammed Fazal for their dedication. This milestone confirms that the design meets high standards for reliability and efficiency, paving the way for the Tier Certification of Constructed Facility. #Tier #TierStandards #TCDD #Uptime #UptimeInstitute #GlobalStandards #Design #Resiliency #Sustainability #Availability #DigitalTransformation #DataCenters #DataCenterInfrastructure #DigitalInfrastructure #DataCenterIndustry #MiddleEast #MiddleEastTech

Omantel unveils new data center in Dhofar SALALAH: Omantel, the leading telecommunications company in Oman, has announced the launch of the second-largest data center in the region, located in Salalah. This new center is part of the company’s strategy to enhance the digital infrastructure in the Sultanate of Oman, equipped with the latest technologies to support the rapid growth in demand for data services. The launch was marked during the Oman Information Technology Forum held at the Millennium Resort Salalah under the auspices of High Highness Marwan bin Turki al Said, Governor of Dhofar, on Friday. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dC5ZZZ_w Omantel Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology - Oman @DhofarMun #Omantel #DataCentre #DigitalInfrastructure #OmanInformationTechnologyForum #Hosting #Oman #OmanBiz

Saudi Arabia’s Data Revolution: $12.8 Billion Data Center Planned for NEOM Saudi Arabia is redefining the future of data infrastructure with plans for a $12.8 billion, 1GW data center at Oxagon, NEOM. This ambitious project is part of a larger wave of investments transforming the Kingdom into a global tech hub. Here’s what’s happening in the data and tech landscape: 🔹 AWS: $5.3 billion investment. 🔹 Oracle: Expanding cloud regions with $1.5 billion. 🔹 Zoho Corp: Investing $133 million for data centers in Riyadh and Jeddah. 🔹 IBM: Establishing a $250 million software lab in Riyadh. 🔹 MIS: $2.6 billion initiative to develop 6 centers across the Kingdom. But why is all this important? → Data traffic per smartphone in Saudi Arabia is expected to jump from 5GB in 2023 to 18.7GB in 2029. → Gaming and esports are booming, with a $500 million esports city in planning. → IoT-enabled systems are becoming integral to every infrastructure project. What does this mean for professionals? 1️⃣ New job opportunities in cloud computing, IoT, cybersecurity, and data management. 2️⃣ Demand for expertise in software development, edge computing, and gaming tech. 3️⃣ A growing market for innovation and strategic tech investments. Ready to position yourself for these groundbreaking opportunities? DM me for a free CV evaluation, and let’s prepare you for the tech future of Saudi Arabia. #NEOM #DataRevolution #CareerOpportunities #Vision2030 #TechInfrastructure 🚀