Data Centers In Middle East: The Digital Oil
That exposure created high demand for local data center capabilities, fueled by local compliance rules trying to keep consumers'' data on national soil.
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That exposure created high demand for local data center capabilities, fueled by local compliance rules trying to keep consumers'' data on national soil.
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Investment in data centres in the Middle East is expected to slow in 2026, as the region''s recent spending spree is expected to give way to more sustainable and long-term growth, industry
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The Middle East data center market is poised for significant growth in the coming years, driven by digital transformation initiatives, increasing data-intensive applications, and the need for secure and reliable
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“It depends on what the national priorities are. In Iraq, where I work, there is an electricity shortage, so it doesn''t matter how it comes.” Nevertheless, as some data centers transition towards
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The rising demand for cloud computing, AI-driven applications, and enterprise data storage is accelerating the need for new data centres across the Middle East.
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Our 2023 Data centre cost index revealed consistent year-on-year cost inflation across all regional markets due to the rising demand for data storage.
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The Middle East data center market size allocated to Tier 4 is expected to triple by the end of the decade, driven by expedited sovereign permitting for critical infrastructure projects.
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Section Two – Cloud and Data Centre services by Country Market in the Middle East Region
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Over the past three years (to 2023), nearly 40 new commercial facilities have come live in MENA, nearly doubling the region''s live IT load, on the back of extensive submarine cable buildout, explosive
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Knight Frank Data Centres have produced a report setting out the current market conditions that exist within the data centre market across the Middle East. This report will cover the Middle East Data
Contact UsWhile traditional data centres generate revenue from predictable (often pre-committed) enterprise and cloud storage contracts, AI-focused centres rely on demand ramp up from hyperscalers, AI research institutions, and enterprises deploying large-scale AI models that require training ahead of deployment.
Power availability and consumption are critical issues, particularly for AI-focused data centres that require up to 10 times more power than traditional facilities. To address renewable power needs at this scale, governments are adapting to an integrated approach, synchronising planning for power and data centre projects.
Large data centers currently constitute about 59% of the Tier 3 segment, with major operators like Khazna Data Center holding a market share of nearly 20%, followed by Etihad Etisalat Company and Etisalat with market shares of 19% and 9% respectively.
Further, a data center with a PUE of 1.2-1.5 is considered highly efficient, whereas, a data center with a PUE >2 is considered highly inefficient. It is defined as a system design wherein additional component (UPS, generators, CRAC) is added so that in case of power outage, equipment failure, the IT equipment should not be affected.