As AI adoption accelerates globally, traditional data center hubs in North America and Europe are increasingly facing challenges around power availability, grid access, and community opposition.
As a result, many are looking beyond established markets, particularly to regions where power is readily available. By 2028, approximately 35% of global data center capacity could be hosted outside the United States.
The Middle East is emerging as one of the most attractive destinations for next-gen AI infrastructure.
Key advantages include:
⚡ Abundant and scalable renewable energy resources
🗺️ Strategic connectivity linking Europe, India, and Africa
💰 Competitive power costs and supportive regulatory frameworks
⏩ Faster deployment timelines compared to many traditional markets
AI training workloads, sovereign AI initiatives, and cloud expansion are expected to be major drivers of regional growth, with Middle Eastern data center capacity projected to grow by approximately 3x over the coming years.
Among regional markets, Oman is particularly well positioned to capture this growth. With strong renewable energy potential, political stability, growing subsea cable connectivity, and emerging hubs such as Salalah, the country offers a unique platform for large-scale digital infrastructure development.
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