Center3, a provider of carrier-neutral data centers and international connectivity solutions in MENA, has announced that it is planning an expansion of its data center infrastructure by 1 GW by 2030. Center3 has earmarked US$ 10 billion for this purpose. The expansion is necessitated by the surging regional demand for AI, cloud, and hyperscaler services.
In a press release the company revealed that as part of this growth, Center3 is developing new high-density, hyperscaler-ready data centers, with a goal to reach 300 MW of total installed capacity by 2027. These facilities are located across Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and other key international locations, providing a foundation for AI workloads, hyperscaler cloud expansion, and mission-critical enterprise and governmental operations.
Center3 further said that these data centers will be optimized to support demanding AI and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads, efficiently addressing evolving AI inference and training requirements.
“We are not just expanding data centers, we are enabling the future digital economy. With 1 GW as our target, we are laying the foundation for AI, cloud, and hyperscale workloads, ensuring that Saudi Arabia and the region have the world-class infrastructure to lead in the next wave of global innovation,” said Fahad AlHajeri, CEO, center3.
Beyond capacity expansion, Center3 is committed to sustainability, integrating renewable energy, energy-efficient cooling, and responsible resource management into its data center operations. This development is central to reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s position as a strategic digital hub, aligning with Vision 2030’s digital transformation goals and the aim to localize digital content and services in the region.
