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REPORT: The GCC Data Centre Projects Market 2026

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The GCC Data Centre Projects Market 2026 is MEED’s most comprehensive analysis of data centre development across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain.

Tracking 174 active and planned data centre projects worth more than $93bn, this report provides a clear, structured view of where investment is flowing, which projects are moving forward and who is shaping the market. It combines proprietary MEED Projects data with human-verified insights from MEED’s regional experts, delivering intelligence you can act on with confidence.

How will this report benefit you?

Track opportunities across hyperscale, colocation, enterprise and edge facilities
Monitor projects planned, under development and under tender
Minimise risk, avoid missed opportunities and sharpen competitive positioning

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The GCC Data Centre Projects Market 2026

Data Centres at the Core of the GCC’s Digital Economy

Data centres are now core infrastructure for the GCC’s digital economy. They underpin cloud computing, AI workloads, fintech platforms, e-government services, smart cities and cybersecurity resilience.

Demand is accelerating as governments push data localisation, hyperscalers expand regional capacity and power-intensive AI applications reshape infrastructure requirements.

Saudi Arabia and the UAE are leading growth through hyperscale campuses, sovereign cloud initiatives and large-scale data centre clusters
Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait are strengthening in-country hosting and regional connectivity
Power availability, grid capacity, cooling efficiency and ESG compliance are emerging as defining market constraints

Alignment with national digital strategies

Data centre development is closely tied to national policy and long-term digital agendas, including:

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and digital transformation programmes
UAE digital economy and AI strategies
Smart city, cloud-first and localisation policies across the wider GCC

These initiatives are translating into sustained demand for high-capacity, energy-efficient and resilient data centre infrastructure, supported by public-private partnerships and strategic alliances.

Key regional priorities include:

Hyperscale and colocation facilities for global cloud providers
Edge data centres enabling 5G, IoT and low-latency services
Advanced cooling, modular construction and renewable energy integration
Partnerships between hyperscalers, local developers, utilities and government entities

Market scale, opportunities and risks

The GCC data centre pipeline is deep, active and competitive.

More than a dozen projects valued above $100m are currently under tender
Additional packages are expected to reach the market within the next 6–12 months
Major global players such as AWS, Google and Huawei are active alongside regional leaders including Khazna, Moro and Gulf Data Hub

However, rapid growth is also creating delivery and execution challenges. Constraints around power supply, land availability, contractor capacity and sustainability requirements are reshaping procurement strategies and project timelines.

This report highlights where risks exist, where opportunities are emerging and which projects are genuinely moving forward, not just announced.

How does this report help you?

The GCC Data Centre Projects Market 2026 is designed for decision-makers who need clarity in a complex and fast-moving market.

The report enables you to:

Identify high-value opportunities before they become crowded
Track live project pipelines and capacity expansion timelines
Understand procurement models, phasing strategies and contract structures
Assess delivery risks linked to power, cooling, ESG and supply chains
Prioritise markets, clients and partners with greater confidence
Strengthen forecasting, bidding and market entry strategies

All insights are grounded in project-level intelligence verified by MEED’s research team, not desk-based assumptions.

What makes the GCC Data Centre Projects Market 2026 different?

This is not a static project list.

The GCC Data Centre Projects Market 2026 combines:

Proprietary MEED Projects data covering live and future projects
Continuous market tracking by MEED’s regional analysts
Insight into under-the-radar developments and early-stage pipelines
Clear links between national policy, investment drivers and real projects
Practical analysis focused on commercial decision-making

The result is actionable intelligence that supports strategy, business development and risk management.

Key topics covered

GCC data centre project pipelines by country and project type
Investment outlook, capex trends and client spending plans
Hyperscale, colocation, enterprise and edge facilities
Procurement routes, packaging strategies and delivery models
Power and cooling technologies, energy efficiency and ESG considerations
Renewable integration and sustainability requirements
Regulatory frameworks and localisation policies
Profiles of key developers, hyperscalers, contractors and suppliers

Who will benefit from the GCC Data Centre Projects Market 2026 report?

Contractors
Data centre developers
Suppliers
Investors, infrastructure funds and Bankers
Economists and analysts
Policy makers
Manufacturers
Engineering consultants
Investors
Technology companies
Academics
Researchers
Power and cooling technology suppliers
Digital infrastructure firms
Saudi Telecom Company
Khazna Data Centers
Gulf Data Hub
Moro Hub
Equinix
Edgnex
Schneider Electric
Vertiv
Siemens
Johnson Controls
AECOM
Arup
Horizons Contracting Co
BK Gulf LLC
ACWA Power
Procore
Watts Industries Middle East FZE
Korea Plant Industries Association
SEPCO
AVK Gulf
Atco Group

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S. No.	Name	Page
1	Introduction	8
2	Overview	10
3	Data Centres: Market Drivers and Industry Challenges	26
4	Regulatory Landscape: GCC Data Centre	32-58
4.1	Saudi Arabia	36
4.2	UAE	40
4.3	Bahrain	43
4.4	Kuwait	46
4.5	Oman	50
4.6	Qatar	54
5	Data Centre Projects Market Dynamics	59
6	Data Centre Technology Outlook	77

7	Data Centre Projects – Case Studies	83-123
7.1	NEOM/Ezditek – NEOM City: Oxagon: Southern Cluster: Data Centre	86
7.2	Desert Dragon Data Centres: 65 MW Data Centre in Riyadh	91
7.3	Khazna -AI Enhanced Data Centre in Al Amerah	96
7.4	Etisalat – New Data Centre in Jebel Ali	101
7.5	Meeza – M-Vault 2 (MV-2) Data Centre	106
7.6	Equinix – Dubai Production City: DX3 Data Centre	111
7.7	GDH -Dubai Silicon Oasis: Data Centre	116
7.8	MIS -Sahayeb Data Centre in Al Waha, Dammam	121

8	GCC Data Centre Market: Key Industry Players	126-155
8.1	Equinix	127
8.2	Khazna Data Centres	132
8.3	Gulf Data Hub	137
8.4	China Mobile International Limited	142
8.5	Etisalat	147
8.6	Data Volt	152
9	Beyond Compliance The Strategic Value of ESG	156
10	ESG Sentiment Poll	166

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1 review for REPORT: The GCC Data Centre Projects Market 2026

Rated 5 out of 5

BASANTA KUMAR SAHU – June 24, 2025 10:03 am

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