5 November 2026: Ahead of Touchdown Middle East 2026, brought to you by KEZAD Group, the Gulf Data Centre Association (GDCA) has released its 2026 GCC Data Centre Market Report, setting the scene for two days of industry discussion in Abu Dhabi.
Produced in partnership with GDCA’s Knowledge Partner, TechRE Consulting, the report draws on insights from leading regional operators to examine existing capacity, development pipelines and key market trends across all six GCC countries.
Its findings reflect a year of both uncertainty and continued ambition. Regional conflict and geopolitical challenges have raised questions around infrastructure resilience, investment and development timelines. While new capacity additions have been limited throughout 2026, the scale of projects under construction has grown considerably, supported by AI demand, cloud expansion and sovereign investment.
These themes will inform conversations at Touchdown Middle East on 18–19 November 2026 at Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers. With Day One focused on “The Infrastructure Race” and Day Two exploring “The AI Economy”, the event will bring the industry together to examine how regional ambitions translate into delivery.
For attendees, the report offers valuable context on the market developments, opportunities and decisions shaping the discussions ahead.