The Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), in collaboration with the Gulf Data Center Association (GDCA), participated in the Datacloud Global Congress 2024.
The event which was held in France from June 4-6, led to members of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) engaging with key industry stakeholders from major international markets and gaining valuable insights into the latest trends and challenges shaping the digital infrastructure landscape.
The Executive Director of Business Development for the ICT sector at Bahrain EDB, Musab Abdullah, highlighted the importance of the event in providing a networking platform to exchange resources and promote Bahrain as a tech hub. He said, “It’s the perfect platform for us to network with the industry’s key global players.”
“Backed by the government’s forward-thinking approach, unparalleled operating cost advantages, highly skilled future-ready talent, and a strategic location with excellent global digital connectivity, Bahrain has earned its standing as the destination of choice for data center in the MENA region,” he added.
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During the conference, Bahrain’s advantages as an attractive destination for data center and cloud computing investments were presented to potential investors.
The launch of Bahrain’s first Amazon Web Services (AWS) hyperscale data center in 2018 increased data traffic in the MENA region. This growth has made Bahrain a key destination for global providers, attracted by initiatives like the Government’s Cloud-First Policy, the data jurisdiction law, and nationwide 5G networks.
These measures have positioned Bahrain as a prime location for data center and cloud computing investments, offering operating cost advantages, a large talent pool, and strong global digital connectivity.
The Datacloud Global Congress 2024 attracted over 2,800 decision-makers from finance, technology, energy, data center providers, and government agencies, creating opportunities for networking, deal-making, and learning from digital infrastructure experts.
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