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Data Center World Middle East
17-18 November 2026
Dusit Thani HotelAbu Dhabi

Data Centers at the Crossroads: Global Trends and Middle East Opportunities

Free Online Webinar - 30 September, 15:00 GMT

The global data center market continues its unprecedented growth, driven by AI adoption, cloud expansion, and digital transformation initiatives.


The Middle East has emerged as a strategic hub in this evolution, with the regional market expanding at 18% CAGR as governments and enterprises invest heavily in digital infrastructure to support economic diversification and smart city ambitions.

The webinar will explore:

Global data center market dynamics

Explore the key drivers reshaping the industry, from AI workload demands and hyperscale expansion to evolving customer requirements, and how these trends are influencing infrastructure investment and design strategies

Middle East as a strategic digital hub

Examine key factors contributing to the region attracting data center investment, including strategic geographic positioning, government-led digital initiatives, connectivity advantages, and the growing demand for localized cloud and edge computing services

Infrastructure innovation

Learn how the region's unique challenges are being addressed, including extreme ambient temperatures, water scarcity, and energy efficiency requirements, through advanced cooling technologies, renewable energy integration, and sustainable design approaches that balance performance with environmental responsibility