Zoho Corporation brings its data centers to the UAE-

Zoho rolls out two UAE data centers: India-based software solutions company Zoho Corporation rolled out its first UAE-based data centers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, as it moves ahead with the AED 100 mn investment it had earmarked for the UAE, according to a press release.

The details: The new facilities will host over 100 solutions from the company’s flagship brands — Zoho for cloud solutions, and ManageEngine for IT management. The data centers secured certification to provide cloud services to government, semi-government entities, and businesses.

We’re getting lots and lots of data centers: Back in November, tech giant Microsoft announced plans to invest over USD 7.9 bn in data centers in the UAE — in the grander scheme of a USD 15.2 bn investment plan spanning 2023-2029. The Emirates already saw USD 7.3 bn in investments from the firm, with state-owned AI firm G42 and Microsoft partnering to add 200 MW to its data center capacity.

DP World deepens its UK logistics footprint-

DP World expands in Coventry: London-based warehouse developer Segro has inked an agreement with the global logistics giant DP World to lease a 220k sq ft industrial and distribution warehouse at Segro Park Coventry. The expansion offers one 140k sq ft speculative unit available for immediate occupation, plus up to 2.4 mn sq ft of space that can be developed for tenants.

ICYMI- DP World launched its presence in Coventry in 2024 with a 600k sq ft occupancy in the Segro Park — its largest warehouse presence in the UK.

New petrochem plant in Jebel Ali

New chemical plant from Petrochem: Regional chemicals distributor Petrochem opened an AED 300 mn petrochemical plant in Dubai’s Jebel Ali Port, according to a statement. The plant will cater to chemical supply chains in the UAE and elsewhere, and includes storage facilities for chemicals used in different industries such as energy and manufacturing.

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