Manama, Bahrain - January 13, 2026 – Batelco by Beyon, the digital infrastructure arm of Bahrain's principal telecom operator Batelco, has partnered with Qareeb Data Centers to launch what both companies are calling the Middle East's first edge data center, marking a milestone in. At the start of March 2026 Saudi Arabia had the highest number of data centres in the GCC at 61. Companies such as Riyadh-based DataVolt, Ezditek and Al-Moammer Information Systems and Dubai-headquartered Gulf Data Hub have signed agreements to develop artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled data centre facilities, primarily in Saudi Arabia. As the Middle East emerges as a global data centre powerhouse - driven by AI, cloud demand, strategic investments - it presents unmatched upside for infrastructure investors and digital operators seeking scalable, high-growth opportunities. GCC Data Center Insights By White-Floor Area, IT Load (MW), Rack Capacity on 183 Data Center Facilities Across 6 countries in GCC. What are these license Types? GCC DATA CENTER PORTFOLIO COVERS 111 EXISTING DATA CENTERS AND 72 UPCOMING DATA CENTERS. Why join the GDCA? 19 events across the GCC throughout the year, including an annual.
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