Saudi Arabia Data Center Market to Reach US$6.16 Billion by

Dublin, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "Saudi Arabia Data Center Market - Investment Analysis & Growth Opportunities 2026-2031" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The Saudi Arabia data center market was valued at USD 2.08 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 6.16 billion by 2031, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 19.84%. Growth is being supported by rising cloud adoption, artificial intelligence infrastructure investments, regulatory development and the Kingdom's ambition to become a leading digital hub in the Middle East.

Saudi Arabia Data Center Market Highlights

Saudi Arabia has approximately 40 operational colocation data centers, including 10 facilities in Dammam. Most existing facilities have been designed to meet Uptime Institute Tier III standards.

Approximately 27 additional colocation data centers are planned or under construction across more than 10 locations, creating significant opportunities for investors, contractors and infrastructure suppliers.

Saudi Arabia's National Data Center Strategy targets an additional 1.5 GW of data center capacity by 2030, reinforcing the country's long-term digital infrastructure goals under Vision 2030.

The Communications, Space and Technology Commission regulates data center operations through registration requirements and technical standards covering power, cooling, security, redundancy, disaster recovery and data protection.

Demand for AI-ready data centers is accelerating as operators deploy GPU clusters, liquid cooling systems, high-density racks and greater power capacity. In December 2025, center3 and HUMAIN signed a memorandum of understanding to develop multiple AI-ready facilities, beginning with approximately 250 MW and targeting more than 1 GW over time.

Enterprise cloud migration is increasing across banking, government and other industries. Saudi Awwal Bank's October 2025 plan to move procurement processes to SAP Business Network illustrates the broader transition toward cloud platforms.

Market Investment and Vendor Landscape

Colocation providers account for a substantial share of Saudi Arabia data center investment. Leading operators and investors include DAMAC Digital, Gulf Data Hub, Mobily, Quantum Switch, Sahayeb Data Centers, center3 and TONOMUS. The market is also attracting new entrants such as Agility Logistics Parks, Amazon Web Services, DataVolt, Desert Dragon Data Centers, Equinix, ezditek, HUMAIN, Microsoft, Pure Data Centres Group, Tencent and Khazna Data Centers.

Global cloud service providers are strengthening their presence in the Kingdom. Alibaba Group, Google and Oracle have established operations, while Amazon Web Services, Microsoft and Tencent are investing to expand their Saudi cloud offerings. In May 2025, Oracle announced plans to invest more than USD 14 billion in Saudi Arabian cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure.

The expansion is creating demand for servers, storage platforms, networking equipment, electrical systems, cooling technologies and construction services. Prominent IT infrastructure providers include Arista Networks, Cisco, Dell Technologies, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Huawei Technologies, IBM, Lenovo, NetApp, NVIDIA and Supermicro. Key support infrastructure suppliers include ABB, Caterpillar, Cummins, Eaton, Honeywell, Legrand, Schneider Electric, Siemens, STULZ and Vertiv.

Construction, engineering and commissioning opportunities are also expanding. Active market participants include Al Latifia Trading & Contracting Co., Alfanar Projects, AtkinsRealis, Aurecon, Dar, Edarat Group, ICS Arabia, Linesight, Omrania, RED Engineering Design and Saudi Taab Contracting Company.

Research Scope and Market Coverage

The Saudi Arabia data center market report assesses existing and upcoming facilities, investment value, floor area, power capacity and colocation revenue. It provides forecasts for 2022-2031, including retail and wholesale colocation revenue and pricing. The research also evaluates investments by colocation, hyperscale and enterprise operators, with geographic analysis covering Dammam and other Saudi cities.

Infrastructure coverage includes:

IT infrastructure: Servers, storage systems and network infrastructure.

Electrical infrastructure: UPS systems, generators, transfer switches, switchgear and power distribution units.

Mechanical infrastructure: Cooling systems, rack cabinets and related equipment.

Cooling systems: CRAC and CRAH units, chillers, cooling towers, condensers and dry coolers.

General construction: Core and shell development, installation, commissioning, engineering design, fire protection, physical security and data center infrastructure management.

Tier standards: Tier I and Tier II, Tier III and Tier IV facilities.

Why Purchase This Research?

Access Saudi Arabia data center market size and forecasts by investment, area, power capacity and colocation revenue.

Evaluate 40 operational facilities and 27 identified upcoming projects across more than 10 locations.

Compare existing and planned data center floor area and IT load capacity.

Analyze market trends, growth drivers, investment opportunities, constraints and competitive developments.

Review the business activities and offerings of leading investors, operators, contractors and infrastructure providers.

Assess how much additional power capacity is expected across Saudi Arabia between 2026 and 2031.

The report provides a comprehensive view of the Saudi Arabia data center market, including market share, capacity development, competitive positioning and investment prospects. It is designed to support data center operators, cloud providers, technology vendors, construction companies, institutional investors and other stakeholders evaluating opportunities in the Kingdom's rapidly expanding digital infrastructure sector.

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No. of Pages 143

Forecast Period 2025-2031