Capacity and Datacloud Middle East

WHEN: 9–12 February 2026
WHERE: Grand Hyatt Dubai Conference & Exhibition Center, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

WHY: Capacity Middle East 2026 brought together over 3,500 senior decision-makers from more than 90 countries, reinforcing its position as the region’s premier digital infrastructure and connectivity event. The event convened the entire ecosystem—including carriers, hyperscalers, data centers, investors, fiber operators, and technology providers—to drive digital transformation and unlock the opportunities of AI-led growth. Across multiple stages and co-located events such as Datacloud Middle East, the agenda featured keynote panels, executive discussions, and strategic networking focused on AI-ready infrastructure, connectivity expansion, investment trends, and workforce development. The event served as a key platform for deal-making, partnership building, and shaping the future of connectivity across the Middle East and beyond.

From [L] to [R], the Capacity Middle East keynote panelist share their insights into the role of connectivity in the region’s digital boom: Sam Evans (TENEO), Nabil Baccouche (E&), Sohail Qadir (ZOI), Mohammed Al-Abbadi (STC), Mohamad Naji (DU), and Amjad Arab (SALAM)
Impactful meetings between industry stakeholders form the core of Capacity and Datacloud Middle East
High-impact stands showcase the region’s leading companies across the event
Beating the heat at Datacloud Middle East, attendees enjoy ice cream at the Gulf Data Hub cooling station
Johan Nileurd and Hady Stephan from co-host Schneider Electric open Datacloud Middle East with the signature ribbon-cutting ceremony
Exciting technology on full display with a robotic roaming the event
Vinay Nagpal in the center with the DE-CIX team at the event
Opening keynote panellists Mehdi Prayavi (IDCA), His Excellency Ali Amur Ali Al Shidhani – MTCIT Oman, and Imad Matarneh (King Hussein Business Park) share critical insights into the region’s largest projects
Datacloud Middle East keynote panelists share their insights on the demand for and opportunities posed by delivering the infrastructure underpinning the region’s AI ambitions