Data centers and cloud investments continue accelerating

Saudi Arabia and the UAE remain at the forefront of the Middle East’s AI and digital infrastructure expansion. Both countries are investing heavily in hyperscale data centers, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence platforms to attract global technology companies and support future digital-economy growth.

Technology analysts believe the Gulf is becoming one of the fastest-growing emerging markets for AI infrastructure investment worldwide.

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Reuters / Gulf Business technology investment coverage – 6 August 2026