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Global data center investment and regional shifts

Overview

The global data center landscape is experiencing significant shifts driven by regional economic advantages and geopolitical risks. In the Middle East, the region has emerged as the world’s least expensive area for data center construction, with an average cost of $9.93 per Watt. This cost advantage, fueled by low energy expenses and government support for AI infrastructure, is positioning countries like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE as global computing hubs.

Concurrently, geopolitical instability has influenced investment patterns elsewhere. The conflict between the US and Iran has increased perceived risks in the Middle East, leading to heightened interest in Malaysia as an alternative data center hub. Major technology firms including Google, Amazon, and Microsoft have already invested in Malaysia, and SoftBank Group Corp’s Masayoshi Son has reportedly selected locations in the country for US$50 billion in technology investments.

Entities

Turner & Townsend · Masayoshi Son · United Arab Emirates · SoftBank Group Corp · Khazna Data Centers

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Middle East emerges as global leader in cost-competitive data center construction

    The Middle East is now the most cost-competitive region globally for data center construction, averaging $9.93 per Watt due to low energy costs and strong AI infrastructure investment.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Malaysia attracts data centre interest amid Middle East conflict

    Malaysia is emerging as a preferred data centre hub as geopolitical instability in the Middle East drives investors toward more stable Southeast Asian locations.

Sources

bizpreneurme.com · foodbev.com · freemalaysiatoday.com · ginga.com.br · malay.news