Bahrain data center market to triple in size by 2028

The Bahrain data center market is expected to reach a value of 305.9 million by 2028 from $166.4 million in 2022, growing at a CAGR of 10.68% from 2022-2028, according to Research and Markets.

This report analyses the Bahrain data center market share. It elaboratively analyses the existing and upcoming facilities and investments in IT, electrical, mechanical infrastructure, general construction, and tier standards. It discusses market sizing and investment estimation for different segments.

In the Bahrain data center market, Manama is a significant location for data center development; Hamala is also emerging as a new location for development. Bahrain’s national strategy, Bahrain Economic Vision 2030, focuses on boosting private sector growth and maintaining government investment in infrastructure, affordable housing, and human resources.

The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) partnered with the Ministry of Labour to launch the ‘Technical Development Program,’ designed to provide ICT training to Bahraini university graduates and individuals seeking employment. In Bahrain, the availability of Free Trade Zones (FTZs) such as the Bahrain International Investment Park (BIIP), Bahrain Logistics Zone (BLZ), and others, along with the availability of infrastructure and connectivity, will attract investments in these areas in the coming years and boost the Bahrain data center market.

The Bahrain data center market is witnessing investments from new entrants, which includes the Middle Eastern major colocation operator Gulf Data Hub. Some critical investors in the Bahrain data center market are Batelco, Tencent Cloud, and Zain.

Bahrain has around three operational colocation data centers. In addition, Bahrain Telecommunications Company’s Ras Abu Jarjur and Hamala data centers are Uptime Institute certified in design/constructed facility. Research and Markets