Ashburn, United States -- As planes make their final approach to Washington DC's Dulles Airport, just below lies Ashburn, a town otherwise known as Data Center Alley -- where an estimated 70 percent of all global internet traffic at any moment finds its way. Decades ago, the expanse of empty...
Microsoft, AI to set up data-center project
It will cost US$100bn and will include an AI supercomputer.
Alibaba Cloud opens training center in Dubai
It will be a hub for customers to lift up "digital competence."
Hamriyah Freezone and Amazon UAE sign lease agreement for new logistics center
Sharjah, UAE--Hamriyah Freezone Authority (HFZA) and Amazon UAE have signed a lease agreement for a new logistics centre which will enhance delivery services for customers in the Northern Emirates. In line with HFZA's vision to bolster economic growth and innovation in the region, the agreement supports Amazon UAE’s commitment to...
Mawani to set up $533m petroleum products storage center
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Ports, known as Mawani, has joined forces with Albanova International Company, in collaboration with Taraf Al-Aghar Company, to establish an SAR 2 billion ($533 million) integrated center for the storage of petroleum products. This initiative is part of a project aimed...
Agility launches data center sites in Saudi, Kuwait and Egypt
Dubai, UAE--Agility Logistics Parks (ALP) today announced the launch of data center campus sites in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt and Ghana. The sites are being readied at ultra-modern ALP warehousing complexes in fast-growing markets and mega-cities that are looking to add hyperscale data center capacity and resolve data latency, security...
Qatar plans to open new visa center in Jordan
DOHA, QATAR - Qatar plans to open a new center in Jordan for issuing visas in the near future, in order to complete procedures for acquiring Work Residence Permit. The Qatari Ministry of Interior said five new centers for Qatar visas will soon be opened in Jordan, Tunisia, Morocco, Kenya...
Mubadala buys stake in EQT Infrastructure’s GlobalConnect
GlobalConnect is a fiber-based data center services provider.Microsoft to set up biggest cloud data center in Qatar
Microsoft will set up a new cloud data center in Qatar, creating 36,000 jobs and adding more than $18 billion to the economy over the next five years. As one of the tech company’s biggest international projects, it will boost Qatar’s efforts to move away from reliance on its oil...DIFC unveils wealth center
The center will be a hub for high-net-worth individuals.
Hamriyah Free Zone and Rafid to set up technical center
The Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) has partnered with Rafid Automotive Solutions to establish an integrated technical center within the free zone and provide vehicle repair, maintenance, inspection, as well as registration services and roadside assistance. In addition to promoting Sharjah's competitive edge, the partnership agreement will also fuel the...
SAMA completes e-linking procedures through Tanfeeth program
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has completed electronic linking procedures with the Saudi Center for Economic Business through the “Tanfeeth” program. This program aims to directly link the technical systems of government agencies and banks operating in the kingdom through the Saudi Central Bank in a way that contributes to...
dnata of UAE unveils new cargo center at Heathrow airport
dnata, Dubai-based air and travel services provider, has unveiled a new 10,500 sqm cargo center at London Heathrow airport.
Bahrain and stc to build region’s first data center park
Bahrain will build the region's first data center park in partnership with stc Bahrain to create an integrated digital center in the Middle East.
Saudi Arabia to grant licenses to renewable energy facilities
Saudi Arabia will grant industrial licenses to facilities operating in the renewable energy sector and power plants in order to become a regional center in the field of electricity production.
Key to growth seizing $3trn tech opportunities: Saudi minister
Al-Ibrahim says Saudi Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution will lead the country’s endeavors in providing solutions to global challenges.
A Saudi aid center in Yemen helps wounded to get back to life
From prosthetics to financial support, the Saudi aid center in Yemen has been critical to the welfare of ordinary citizens
Saudi Arabia unveils $18b plan to turn kingdom into data center hub
The government will work with the private sector, including local and international investors, to achieve the goal The kingdom is open to discussions with heavyweights like Amazon, Google, and other players willing to invest in the kingdom Saudi Arabia is looking to transform the kingdom into the main data center...
