Microsoft Cloud Expansion Set for Saudi Launch in November
Microsoft Arabia's president, Ayman AlGhamdi, announced that their new data centre region in Saudi will open in November. This expansion is expected to draw 'hundreds' of international software businesses to launch services in the country.
The Saudi East region, located in the Eastern Province, will provide cloud and AI services through Microsoft's Azure platform. This development addresses the demand for software and cloud services delivered in the kingdom due to local data-localisation requirements.
AlGhamdi stated that 'regional partners will have to increase hiring and resources to capture that opportunity and meet the customers where they are.' The new region is expected to generate $44 billion in additional Saudi revenue between 2027 and 2030, with about 100,000 jobs across the Saudi economy during this period.