Middle East
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Iraq is set to boost its international connectivity with the landing of the Fibre in Gulf (FIG) subsea cable, following a new agreement between the country’s Ministry of Communications and Qatar’s Ooredoo Group. -
The Middle East's data centre market is experiencing unprecedented growth, with projections indicating that it will double by 2030. This surge is driven by increasing multi-tenant data centre requirements, government digital transformation initiatives, cloud adoption, and hyperscaler investments.
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A new player has entered the Middle East and North Africa's digital infrastructure landscape with the launch of Syntys, a data centre company spun off from telecom giant Ooredoo.
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Saudi Arabia is fast becoming a global digital powerhouse, with over $21 billion in data centre investments pledged last month alone.
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The global gaming industry has witnessed unprecedented growth over recent years, with the Middle East emerging as a significant player in this dynamic sector. As of today, the gaming market in the region is valued at $500 million and is forecasted to double to $1 billion by 2029.
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Orange Africa and Middle East (OMEA) and Eutelsat have partnered to expand satellite broadband access across Africa and the Middle East.
Forthcoming events
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e& has become the first operator in the Middle East and Africa to deploy Ciena’s WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e) on its optical network.
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The Middle East has long served as a crucial hub for global internet traffic, particularly through the route south of the Arabian Peninsula and via the Suez Canal. However, recent disruptions, such as the Red Sea cable cuts, have exposed vulnerabilities in the existing infrastructure.
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The panel discussion at Capacity Middle East titled: How important is Africa to Middle East connectivity, explored Africa’s role in Middle East connectivity, focusing on digital transformation, infrastructure development, economic benefits, and technological advancements.
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On February 24, the unexpected severing of three submarine cables—Seacom/TGN-EA, EIG, and AAE-1—led to severe disruptions in internet traffic across East Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
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Ooredoo Qatar has selected Nokia to upgrade its core network, enabling the operator to enhance its service offerings with network slicing and AI capabilities.
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Capacity explores why the Middle East is emerging as a leader in subsea connectivity
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DataVolt has signed an agreement with NEOM to design and develop the region’s first sustainable, net-zero AI factory campus in Oxagon, marking a significant step in Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation.
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Vodafone Business IoT has partnered with Mobily to offer IoT connectivity services in Saudi Arabia.
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Salam has teamed up with CDNetworks to deliver enhanced internet services across Saudi Arabia.
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Learn about Falcon, the open source models leading the Middle East’s AI future
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Saudi telecom giant Mobily has successfully landed the Africa-1 submarine cable in Saudi Arabia, establishing new high-capacity links to Europe and Africa.
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Salam has penned a strategic partnership with telecom solutions provider Mada to revolutionise messaging services across the Middle East.
Forthcoming events
Datacloud Asia 2025 co-located with ITW Asia
3 DECEMBER - 4 DECEMBER 2025 Singapore, Singapore
