Gulf Data Hub, KKR to Invest over $5 billion to Build GCC Data Center Capacity
Summary
On January 17, 2025, Gulf Data Hub, one of the largest independent carrier and vendor-neutral data center platforms in the Middle East, announced that funds affiliated with KKR, a leading global investment firm, will acquire a stake in Gulf Data Hub. Gulf Data Hub and KKR committed to invest over $5 billion to grow Gulf Data Hub’s market-leading position and to support its international growth plans. This transaction marks one of the largest international investments into a UAE-founded and managed business, aligning with the UAE’s National Strategy for Digital Economy and reaffirming the UAE’s dedication to accelerate its digital and AI capabilities.
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