Oracle Launches New Cloud Region in Riyadh

Oracle is significantly enhancing its cloud capabilities in Saudi Arabia with the launch of its second public cloud region in Riyadh. This strategic move is part of Oracle’s US $1.5 billion investment to boost the Kingdom’s cloud infrastructure in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.

The new Oracle Cloud Riyadh Region will provide Saudi organizations with advanced cloud services, including high-performance computing, built-in security, data management, distributed cloud, and disaster recovery solutions. This expansion supports Saudi Arabia’s AI economy, projected to reach $135.2 billion by 2030. The new region complements Oracle’s existing cloud presence in Jeddah and the planned Oracle Cloud Region in NEOM.

The Riyadh cloud region will enable both public and private sector organizations to leverage Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) for modernizing applications, innovating with data, and enhancing business resilience. Key offerings include Oracle Autonomous Database, HeatWave MySQL Database Service, OCI Generative AI service, and OCI Supercluster.

His Excellency Eng. Haytham Alohali, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, emphasized the significance of this expansion in boosting the Kingdom’s digital economy and supporting technological innovation. Richard Smith, Executive Vice President and General Manager of EMEA Cloud Infrastructure at Oracle, highlighted the commitment to helping Saudi Arabia develop a robust digital economy through enhanced cloud and AI technologies.

The new Riyadh region will provide low-latency access to cloud services, high availability, and disaster recovery capabilities, addressing local regulations and data hosting requirements. Oracle’s unique cloud architecture allows for rapid deployment and scaling of services, ensuring consistent performance and global pricing.

Fahad Alhajeri, CEO of Center3, the host partner for the Riyadh cloud region, expressed excitement about the collaboration, which aligns with the vision of advancing the digital economy in Saudi Arabia. Jyoti Lalchandani, Regional Managing Director at IDC, noted the importance of local cloud infrastructure for faster data processing, enhanced security, and compliance with national regulations.