Middle East Data Center Market Set for Significant Growth by 2027

Strategic Insights -

The Middle East data center market is poised for substantial growth, driven by investments of around $12 billion in new data centers by 2027. Khazna Data Centers, Saudi Telecom Company, and SDS Data Center top the list of leading data center operators by capacity in the region. Saudi Arabia dominates the upcoming data center market, accounting for nearly 60% of the total power capacity. The existing data center capacity in the Middle East stands at 1.2 GW, while the upcoming capacity is expected to reach 4.3 GW.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Middle East data center market is expected to receive around $12 billion in investments by 2027, marking a significant growth trajectory.
  • Saudi Telecom Company, Khazna Data Centers, and SDS Data Center are among the top data center operators by capacity in the region.
  • Saudi Arabia holds a substantial 60% stake in the upcoming data center market in the Middle East.
  • The existing data center capacity in the Middle East is approximately 1.2 GW, with the upcoming capacity expected to reach 4.3 GW.
  • The market is dominated by players such as Agility, Alastyr Telecommunication, and Anan through its Lian Group investment.
  • Existing data centers in the Middle East encompass 175 facilities, covering countries such as Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Jordan, Oman, Qatar, Turkey, and UAE.
  • Detailed analysis of colocation data centers includes information on white-floor space, current IT load capacity, and future capacity additions.

Statistics:

  • Existing data center capacity in the Middle East: 1.2 GW
  • Upcoming data center capacity in the Middle East: 4.3 GW
  • Total investments expected in the Middle East data center market by 2027: around $12 billion
  • Saudi Arabia's share in the upcoming Middle East data center market: nearly 60%
  • Number of existing data centers in the Middle East: 175
  • Number of upcoming data centers in the Middle East: 97

Sources:

  • ResearchAndMarkets.com
  • "Middle East Existing & Upcoming Data Center Portfolio" database
  • Kuwait Times
  • Saudi Gazette
  • other regional news sources (as mentioned in the original material)