The global data center market is vast and rapidly growing. By the end of 2025, there will be 6,111 public data centers worldwide, 5,544 colocation sites, and 567 hyperscale sites. These facilities have become foundational to enterprise digital transformation, enabling the delivery of advanced technologies such as 5G, cloud computing, blockchain, and artificial intelligence (AI).
In 2006, data was coined “the new oil” of the economy by British mathematician, Clive Humby. Over 18 years, privacy concerns have generally created barriers to its full utilization, leading to the globalized perception that data analytics and privacy are inherently at odds. However, in 2025, this view is arguably limiting as businesses can adopt various strategies that balance privacy protection with effective data analysis.
The global 5G Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) market is poised for exponential growth, with projections indicating a significant leap from USD 2.24 billion in 2024 to USD 22.9 billion by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 37.24%, according to Verified Market Research.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has projected that global electricity consumption by data centers will double by 2030, driven primarily by the growing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI).
Did you know that Qatar’s artificial intelligence (AI) sector is projected to reach a market value of over QAR 2 billion by 2025? By 2030, artificial intelligence is expected to boost the national economy by 2.3% and generate approximately USD 5 billion in revenue, underscoring Qatar’s digital transformation and ambition to become a global AI innovator.
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Constructing a submarine cable network spanning thousands of kilometers across challenging ocean depths is a monumental undertaking in the telecommunications industry. These modern marvels of fiber-optic technology facilitate terabit-speed data transmission, meeting the soaring demand for high-speed internet connectivity worldwide.
According to a 2025 AI Sentiment Index Study, countries from the Middle East and Asia are the most comfortable when dealing with artificial intelligence (AI). India and China are at the top globally (88 out of 100) while the UAE and Saudi Arabia have the highest levels within the Arab region, with 87 and 86 scores respectively.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Cabinet has approved the establishment of a Regulatory Intelligence Office and the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered integrated regulatory intelligence ecosystem to modernize the country’s legislative process.
Saudi Arabia has secured the top global ranking for empowering women in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), according to Stanford University’s AI Index Report 2025.
