Bahrain EDB joins Touchdown Middle East 2026 as a Strategic Partner
We are pleased to welcome the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) as a Strategic Partner of Touchdown Middle East 2026.
As Bahrain’s investment promotion agency, Bahrain EDB works with government and investors to attract investment and strengthen the Kingdom’s investment climate. Its focus on ICT and digital innovation brings an investment perspective to discussions on data centre growth across the GCC.
We look forward to welcoming the Bahrain EDB team to Abu Dhabi this November.
Zil Rehman- Senior Associate - Clyde & Co
We are excited to announce that Zi Rehman - Senior Associate, Clyde & Co will be joining Touchdown Middle East 2026 as a Speaker!
Zi will take part in “PANEL: Data Sovereignty in the Gulf - Navigating the New Legal Landscape” as a Speaker.
Dynamic World Computers becomes a TDME 2026 Silver Sponsor
We are delighted to welcome Dynamic World Computers (DWC) as a Silver Sponsor of Touchdown Middle East 2026, brought to you by KEZAD Group.
The UAE-based enterprise technology solutions provider will exhibit in partnership with Traka, part of ASSA ABLOY. Together, they will showcase how intelligent key and asset management helps data centre teams control access to critical infrastructure, track who has keys and equipment in real time, and maintain an audit trail.
We look forward to welcoming the DWC and Traka teams to Abu Dhabi on 18–19 November.
Sami Bashir- Vice Provost, Research Translation and Entrepreneurship - NYU Abu Dhabi
We are excited to announce that Sami Bashir, Vice Provost, Research Translation and Entrepreneurship at NYU Abu Dhabi, will be joining Touchdown Middle East 2026 as a speaker!
Sami will take part in “Panel: Abu Dhabi’s Digital Economy Vision: Unlocking Investments & Expansion Opportunities” as a Panellist.
Tom Nauwelaerts - Global Head of Data Center Logistics- Aramex
We are excited to announce that Tom Nauwelaerts, Global Head of Data Center Logistics at Aramex will be joining Touchdown Middle East 2026 as a Speaker!
Juan will take part in “PANEL: Cables, Peering and Connectivity – The GCC Network Infrastructure Advantage” as a Speaker.
Rahul Ghumatkar- Vice President and Regional Head – Business Development and Sales (Middle East & Africa) - Sterling and Wilson Data Center Pvt. Ltd
We are excited to announce that Rahul Ghumatkar - Vice President and Regional Head – Business Development and Sales (Middle East & Africa) at Sterling and Wilson Data Center Pvt. Ltd will be joining Touchdown Middle East 2026 as a Speaker!
Rahul will take part in “PANEL: AI Factories vs Traditional Data Centres – A Completely different building” as a Speaker.
Khazna Data Centers joins Touchdown Middle East 2026 as a Strategic Partner
We are pleased to welcome Khazna Data Centers as a Strategic Partner of Touchdown Middle East 2026.
Khazna brings experience in designing, building and operating data centres for high-density AI workloads. Its expertise will contribute to discussions on how the GCC can meet growing demand for AI infrastructure while managing energy and resource use.
We look forward to welcoming the Khazna team to Abu Dhabi this November.
Jérôme Frean - Chief Operating Officer – Aleria
We are excited to announce that Jérôme Freani - Chief Operating Officer at Aleria will be joining Touchdown Middle East 2026 as a Speaker!
Jérôme will take part in “PANEL: AI Factories vs Traditional Data Centres – A Completely different building” as a Speaker.
Lottie Tollman - Head of Data Centres Advisory, EMEA - Colliers
We are excited to announce that Lottie Tollman- Head of Data Centres Advisory for the EMEA region at Colliers will be joining Touchdown Middle East 2026 as a Speaker!
Lottie will take part in “PANEL: The Power Problem: Can the GCC Keep Up with Data Centre Energy Demand?” as a Speaker.
Dr. Shivagami Gugan - Chief Technologist, Worldwide at AWS
We are excited to announce that Dr. Shivagami Gugan - Chief Technologist - AWS will be joining Touchdown Middle East 2026 as a Keynote Speaker!
Dr. Shivagami Gugan will take part in “KEYNOTE: The AI Infrastructure Supercycle: What the Gulf Needs to Build Right Now” as a Keynote Speaker.
Vildan Demir, Director, Business Development, Technology & Data Center Logistics, MEA, DHL Customer Solutions & Innovation
We are excited to announce that Vildan Demir, Director, Business Development, Technology & Data Center Logistics, MEA, DHL Customer Solutions & Innovation as a Speaker!
Vildan will take part in “PANEL: Where to build – Industrial Zones, Free Zones and Site Selection in the GCC” as a Speaker.
Adeel Azam - Director - Capital Projects - Accenture Construct
We are excited to announce that Adeel Azam, Director - Capital Projects, Accenture Construct will be joining Touchdown Middle East 2026 as a Speaker!
Adeel will take part in “Panel: The Talent Crisis: Building the Global AI and Data Centre Workforce” as a Speaker.
Gscale becomes a TDME 2026 Silver Sponsor
We are pleased to welcome GScale as a Silver Sponsor of Touchdown Middle East 2026!
A specialist data centre advisory, design, engineering and commissioning firm, GScale delivers end-to-end solutions for hyperscale, colocation, enterprise and AI infrastructure.
Combining engineering expertise with modular solutions and value engineering, GScale helps accelerate project delivery, optimise capital expenditure and support resilient, scalable and sustainable digital infrastructure.
We look forward to welcoming the GScale team to TDME 2026 and exploring how the industry can meet the region’s growing infrastructure demands.
Dr Jean Pierre Scerri - Partner - GVZH Advocates
We are excited to announce that Dr Jean Pierre Scerri, Partner at GVZH Advocates will be joining Touchdown Middle East 2026 as a Speaker!
Dr Scerri will take part in “PANEL: Data Sovereignty in the Gulf - Navigating the New Legal Landscape” as a Speaker.
Digitelle becomes a TDME 2026 Silver Sponsor
We are delighted to welcome Digitelle Technologies as a Silver Sponsor of Touchdown Middle East 2026, brought to you by KEZAD Group.
With a manufacturing base in India, Digitelle develops polymer-based infrastructure products for telecommunications, data centres and power networks. Its portfolio includes fibre ducts and microducts, specialised chilled-water piping and power ducts, supporting the connectivity, cooling and power systems that data centres rely on.
We look forward to welcoming the Digitelle team to Abu Dhabi on 18–19 November.
GDCA launches GCC market report ahead of Touchdown Middle East 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.
Juan Colina - Managing Director, MEA & APAC - Emtelle Group
We are excited to announce that Juan Colina, Managing Director, MEA & APAC at Emtelle Group will be joining Touchdown Middle East 2026 as a Speaker!
Juan will take part in “PANEL: Cables, Peering and Connectivity – The GCC's Network Infrastructure Advantage” as a Speaker.
Chris O’Brien - Senior Associate - Charles Russell Speechlys LLP
We are excited to announce that Chris O’Brien, Senior Associate, Charles Russell Speechlys LLP as a Speaker!
Chris will take part in “PANEL: Where to build – Industrial Zones, Free Zones and Site Selection in the GCC” as a Speaker.
Stephen Beard - Global Head of Data Centres - Knight Frank
We are excited to announce that Stephen Beard, Global Head of Data Centres, Knight Frank will be joining Touchdown Middle East 2026 as a Speaker!
Stephen will take part in “GCC Data Centre Market Outlook | Knight Frank (10-minute briefing)” as a Speaker.
Magdalena Borowik - Business Development Manager - Foreign Trade Office in Dubai
We are excited to announce that Magdalena Borowik, Business Development Manager at Foreign Trade Office in Dubai will be joining Touchdown Middle East 2026 as a Moderator!
Magdalena will take part in “PANEL: Abu Dhabi’s Digital Economy Vision: Unlocking Investments & Expansion Opportunities” as a Moderator.