The Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa, META tech sector is undergoing major changes, with Saudi Arabia leading the shift. This was revealed during the latest CONTEXT META Monthly webinar.

Saudi Arabia’s national telecommunications provider has announced a $10 billion capital expenditure to transform the region’s digital infrastructure. The investment will focus on building vast data centre capacity and supporting hyperscale and AI development.

The initiative, led by SDC Saudi Telecom’s Center3, aims to achieve a 1-gigawatt data centre capacity by 2030. It represents a clear commitment to high-performance computing and advanced technology. Reports also highlight rising demand in Saudi Arabia for gaming equipment, with strong sell-out trends from 2024 continuing into 2025.

While Saudi Arabia’s move signals long-term growth, the META market shows a mixed outlook. The UAE continues strong growth despite regional fluctuations. However, Türkiye, South Africa, and Saudi Arabia have, for the first time, reported a dip below the index line. Analysts expect a slow start to Q3 2025, followed by recovery.

In South Africa, all categories have declined, but servers and storage remain resilient. Türkiye faces a slowdown due to economic factors and the summer holiday season, though servers are trending upwards. Saudi Arabia’s Q3 start mirrors South Africa’s, with dips across some areas. Yet computing components, software, and mobile computing remain strong.

Analysts explained that:

• The $10 billion data centre investment is a strategic, long-term plan.
• Short-term market dips in META reflect cyclical or seasonal factors.
• Resilient categories include servers, storage, gaming components, and software.

Experts reported that Saudi Arabia’s data centre plan is a foundational step toward building a future-proof digital economy. The project signals the kingdom’s intent to attract hyperscale operators and strengthen its domestic AI ecosystem.

Although the META region faces temporary fluctuations, Saudi Arabia’s long-term investment is expected to fuel demand for hardware and software, driving sustained growth. Industry observers believe this move will position the kingdom as a leading force in the global tech arena.

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