- UAE’s Letsia to Invest $13.3 Million in Saudi Data Center
- The Riyadh-based project will support cloud computing and AI workloads, with pilot operations scheduled for February 2027
UAE-based technology conglomerate Letsia has announced a SAR 50 million ($13.3 million) investment to develop a new data center and enterprise cloud platform in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of its regional expansion strategy in the Kingdom’s growing digital infrastructure market.
According to the company, the first phase of the Letsia HyperDC project will feature a built-up area of 56,000 square feet (5,200 square meters) on a site spanning 86,000 square feet (8,000 square meters).
The facility will accommodate between 100 and 150 IT racks and is designed to achieve a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) rating of 1.4, improving energy efficiency across its operations.
Green Data Center
Letsia said Letsia HyperDC has been designed as a sustainable data center, incorporating advanced cooling technologies to reduce water consumption, renewable energy sources, and environmentally friendly construction materials.
The facility will provide cloud computing services, digital infrastructure, enterprise applications, and AI-powered workloads for government entities and businesses across the region.
Pilot Operations in 2027
Mohamed Rabie Moawad, Chairman of Letsia Holding, said the project represents a key milestone in the company’s regional expansion plans.
He added that the new facility will provide advanced digital infrastructure to support innovation, accelerate digital transformation, and meet the region’s growing demand for technology services.
The company noted that development and technical preparations are currently underway, with pilot operations expected to begin in February 2027.
Saudi Data Center Market Continues to Expand
The investment comes as Saudi Arabia’s data center market continues to grow rapidly, supported by the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to strengthen the Kingdom’s digital economy and technology infrastructure.
Global technology companies, including Google, AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Huawei, have announced investments to launch cloud regions and data centers in Saudi Arabia.
AWS alone has committed $5.3 billion to establish a new cloud region in the Kingdom.
Earlier this year, Saudi Aramco signed a $371 million agreement with stc to develop high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure.
The energy giant also partnered with Pasqal to launch Saudi Arabia’s first commercial quantum computer, further strengthening the country’s advanced technology ecosystem.
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