Investment Forum | MENA // Panel: MENA’s data center gold rush - How can investors capitalize on this rapidly growing market?

Walk-In Passes Available Onsite!
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  • Investment main stage
  • Open Session

Speakers

Raahem Mahmood

Manager - Infrastructure Finance and Portfolio Management, Tamasuk Investments

Ras Scollay

Ras Scollay

Director, Data Center Business, Du

Tahir Gok

’Independent Consultant – Data Center Strategy, Platform Development & Strategic Partnerships’, O-Green

Greg Jasmin

Head of International Client Development, Khazna Data Centres

Sreekanth Pisharody

Director - Investments and Financing, DataVolt

The MENA region's data center expansion is accelerating, driven by bold policies like Saudi Vision 2030 and the UAE’s AI roadmap, which are propelling investments to new heights. Tier 1 markets are setting the pace, while emerging hubs like Egypt, Bahrain, and Oman are opening doors for ambitious investors. But with complex regulations and the need for strategic partnerships, capturing this momentum isn’t without its challenges. What does it take to unlock the full potential of MENA’s digital gold rush?

Attendees will gain insights on:

  • Investment hotspots: Which markets are scaling fastest, and where are investors placing their bets?
  • Growth drivers: What factors are fueling expansions in Tier 1 and emerging markets?
  • Policy & regulation: How are government-led initiatives and regulations impacting data center growth?
  • Market entry & expansion – What are the most effective strategies for entering and scaling in the region?