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

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Raahem Mahmood

Manager - Infrastructure Finance and Portfolio Management, Tamasuk Investments

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Raahem Mahmood

Manager - Infrastructure Finance and Portfolio Management, Tamasuk Investments

Raahem is a Riyadh-based finance professional overseeing Infrastructure Finance and Portfolio Management at Tamasuk Investments (Quantum Switch Tamasuk), focusing on data center investments across the MENA region. An alumnus of PricewaterhouseCoopers, his background spans private equity, B2B tech, and public companies, with a strong emphasis on operational efficiency, risk management, and strategic expansion. He has extensive experience in financial planning, IFRS compliance, and cross-border transaction management.

Raahem holds a specialization in Private Markets Investments from the University of Oxford, Saïd Business School, and is currently pursuing a specialization in Global Finance and Banking at King’s College London.

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Ras Scollay

Ras Scollay

Director, Data Center Business, Du

Tahir Gok

Data Centre Consultant

Tahir Gok

Tahir Gok

Data Centre Consultant

Tahir Gok is a corporate real estate and data centre advisor with over a decade of experience across the MENA region. His work spans digital infrastructure strategy, site selection, investment feasibility, and occupier advisory for hyperscalers, operators, developers, and institutional investors. Tahir previously held regional leadership roles at Ericsson and Hewlett Packard Enterprise and most recently served as Associate Partner for Data Centres at Knight Frank MENA. He specializes in aligning real estate strategies with cloud and AI-driven infrastructure demand and brings strong market insight and stakeholder connectivity across emerging and established digital hubs.

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Greg Jasmin

Head of International Client Development, Khazna Data Centres

Gregory Jasmin

Greg Jasmin

Head of International Client Development, Khazna Data Centres

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Sreekanth Pisharody

Director - Investments and Financing, DataVolt

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Sreekanth Pisharody

Director - Investments and Financing, DataVolt

Sreekanth is a seasoned investment and infrastructure advisory professional with over 15 years of experience across leading global firms, including DataVolt, Boston Consulting Group, KPMG, and Morgan Stanley – with ~ 12 years of experience in GCC’s infrastructure transformation. As a Director in DataVolt’s Investments and Financing team, he focuses on capitalizing on the rapid growth of digital infrastructure, including data centers within GCC and beyond.

His expertise spans infrastructure investment, PPPs, project finance, M&A, and large-scale privatizations, with a strong track record in structuring and executing complex transactions across the GCC and South Asia. Previously, he played a pivotal role in advising government entities and private investors on multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects across transport, utilities, and real estate.

With a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, and a Bachelor of Engineering from Mumbai University, he is able to provide a unique perspective on the investment opportunities and challenges within the rapidly evolving MENA data center market."

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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?