Connect | MENA // DCD>Keynote Panel: Building competitive AI infrastructure in the Middle East

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  • Main Stage
  • Investment & Markets
  • Open Session

Speakers

Dr Rabih Bashroush

Dr Rabih Bashroush

CEO & Executive Director, lta.

Dame Dawn Childs

Chief Executive Officer, Pure Data Centres Group

Kamel Al Tawil

Managing Director, MENA, Equinix

Hassan Alnaqbi

Hassan Alnaqbi

CEO, Khazna Data Centers

Majid AlNaqbi

Head of Data Centre Business, du

As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly reshapes global industries, the demand for cutting-edge infrastructure—particularly in data centers—has never been greater. The Middle East, with its strategic location, rapidly expanding economies, and growing digital transformation efforts, is positioning itself as a key player in the AI infrastructure space. This panel will explore

  • How the Middle East’s data center markets can leverage their unique strengths to become competitive hubs for AI workloads
  • Focus on regional opportunities, challenges, and the evolving needs of AI-driven applications.