RIYADH: Zoom has launched a new data center in Saudi Arabia, deepening its footprint in one of the region’s most active digital markets as the Kingdom marks a decade of Vision 2030 and designates 2026 its Year of AI.
The facility is housed within center3, a Saudi-headquartered provider of carrier-neutral data centers and subsea cable infrastructure connecting Europe, Asia and Africa. The launch was held under the patronage of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and attended by Ahmed Alsuwaiyan, Governor of the Digital Government Authority (DGA), alongside representatives from Aramco.
The new center builds on a US$75 million investment Zoom pledged to the Kingdom last year, targeting AI-driven innovation and the advanced infrastructure required to scale it. The company’s first regional data center, established in 2023, already serves customers requiring local data residency. The addition expands capacity for government entities, enterprises and critical national infrastructure organizations.
Mohannad AlKalash, Zoom’s Vice President for the Middle East, TĂĽrkiye, Africa and Pakistan, said Saudi Arabia was among the most forward-looking digital markets in the region. “The new data center bolsters our ability to support customers locally and demonstrates Zoom’s belief in the country’s vision for a more connected, AI-powered future,” he said.
The opening follows a run of product announcements from Zoom, including ZoomMate — the company’s AI teammate designed to convert conversations into completed tasks — and its AI Productivity Suite, which allows teams to generate presentations, reports and other deliverables directly from meeting content.
As Saudi Arabia advances its digital agenda through Vision 2030’s tenth anniversary year, Zoom said it would continue working with local partners to strengthen the technology ecosystem and support organizations as national priorities evolve.
