Riyadh – Mubasher: Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, has launched its first Middle East Cloud Region in Saudi Arabia, according to a press release.
The launch was announced during the fourth edition of the LEAP conference and was followed by a business operation commitment of over $150 million in infrastructure, resources, and investment over the next few years.
Tencent Cloud highlighted that the new Cloud Region will feature two availability zones operating out of Saudi Arabia to drive digital transformation across the Middle East.
Expected to be operational by 2025, new availability zones mark Saudi Arabia’s entry into Tencent Cloud's extensive global network of over 50 availability zones across 21 regions.
This move will enable the delivery of an expanded suite of cutting-edge software as a service (SaaS) and platform as a service (PaaS) solutions to the Middle East. These include advanced analytics, AI, innovative digital media capabilities, super-app technologies, and more.
Dan Hu, Vice President of Tencent Cloud International for MENA, commented: “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.”
Mohammed Al Robayan, Deputy Minister of Technology at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), said: "This new cloud region will enhance the Kingdom's digital infrastructure and accelerate the adoption of advanced technologies."
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