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KKR makes its first investment in MENA data centers: <\/strong>Global investment firm KKR & Co<\/a>. has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Dubai-based data center operator Gulf Data Hub (GDH)<\/a> to acquire an undisclosed stake in GDH, according to a joint statement<\/a>. The transaction, which marks KKR\u2019s first data center investment in the Middle East, is pending regulatory approval. While the size of KKR\u2019s potential investment wasn\u2019t disclosed, both plan to commit a combined USD 5 bn to support GDH\u2019s regional and international growth plans.<\/p>\n

Where are GDH operating? <\/strong>GDH currently operates a total of seven data centers across the UAE and Saudi Arabia, with additional facilities planned in Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman, according to the statement. <\/p>\n

KKR\u2019s interest lies in other logistics partnerships: <\/strong>KKR has maintained a strong presence in the Middle East for over 15 years, with offices in Dubai and Riyadh, and a track record of strategic investments in infrastructure and aviation, including partnerships with Adnoc and Etihad Airways, the statement notes. KKR has emerged as a leading investor, managing USD 77 bn in assets (AUM) and committing over USD 29 bn to digital infrastructure and USD 15 bn to energy. Its expansive data center portfolio comprises more than 100 facilities worldwide, with investments in renewable energy projects exceeding 50 GW.<\/p>\n

IN CONTEXT- <\/strong>GCC countries\u2019 abundant low-cost energy, vast capital reserves, and aggressive AI-driven ambitions have fueled a competitive race between the UAE and Saudi Arabia to expand data center infrastructure. As a result, financial hubs like Abu Dhabi and Riyadh are attracting increasing interest from global funds and private equity firms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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