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Tencent Cloud launches first Middle East Cloud Region in Saudi Arabia , with two availability zones
Tencent Cloud , the cloud business of global technology company Tencent , announced the launch of its first Middle East Cloud Region in Saudi Arabia , featuring two availability zones with full redundancy , advanced cloud services , and AI capabilities .
The new availability zones , expected to be operational by 2025 , will mark Saudi Arabia ’ s entry into Tencent Cloud ' s extensive global network of over 50 availability zones across 21 regions , enabling the delivery of an expanded suite of cutting-edge SaaS and PaaS solutions to the Middle East . These include advanced analytics , artificial intelligence , AI , innovative digital media capabilities , superapp technologies , and more ,
The announcement , made at the Ministry of Communications and Technology ’ s , MCIT flagship LEAP 2025 technology summit , was followed by a business operation commitment of over US $ 150 million in infrastructure , resources , and investment over the next few years . This commitment is expected to increase and will support the Saudi Arabia ' s Vision 2030 and drive new digital innovations .
Commenting on the announcement made at LEAP 2025 , Dan Hu , Vice President of Tencent Cloud International for the Middle East and North Africa , hailed the new Cloud Region as a milestone in Tencent Cloud ’ s Middle East growth story .
“ We are excited to have grown alongside the Saudi Arabia of Saudi Arabia , and look forward to ramping up Cloud support for the Saudi Arabia and the Middle East more broadly . The new Cloud Region strengthens our ability to support the country ’ s digital transformation journey across important regional verticals , including digital media and streaming , video gaming , esports , e-commerce , tourism , financial services , telecommunications and more .”
Tencent has been a key player in the multi-billion dollar digital entertainment , media and streaming industries . Tencent is also a global video game operator and publisher of many global game titles such as Honor of Kings and PUBG MOBILE .
With over two decades of innovation in supporting games , social media , payment and a number of music and video platforms in China and globally , Tencent Cloud offers bespoke digital entertainment and media solutions tailored to meet today ' s content creation and distribution needs .
Beyond strengthening digital infrastructure within Saudi Arabia , the expansion comes amid the country ’ s push to become a global gaming and e-sports hub , under the auspices of Saudi Arabia ’ s National Gaming and Esports Strategy . This positions Saudi Arabia to excel on the global stage , particularly as the country prepares to host the 2025 Esports World Cup , EWC .
In 2024 , Tencent Cloud achieved consistent double-digit growth in the international market , with the Middle East emerging as one of the fastest-growing regions . This growth was driven by strong demand for Tencent Cloud ’ s unique ecosystem
Dan Hu , Vice President of Tencent Cloud International for the Middle East and North Africa
capabilities and world-class media technology services and solutions . Tencent Cloud technologies and solutions have enabled the Emirate of Abu Dhabi to develop its first ever , AI-powered ‘ digital ambassador ’ for culture and tourism , Khalifa with Tencent Cloud technologies .
Tencent Cloud empowers global enterprises with cutting-edge solutions . BYD , an automaker , leverages Tencent Cloud ’ s intelligent vehicle cloud platform for global markets to accelerate digital transformation . p
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