QST TO DELIVER DATA CENTER CAPACITY TO SAUDI ARABIA

Ambitious Plan for 300MW of New Data Center Capacity by 2026

Quantum Switch Tamasuk (QST), specializing in data center development and operation, has signed a major agreement with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to significantly expand the nation’s data center capacity. The plan outlines the development and operation of six new 50MW data centers, totaling 300MW, by 2026. This ambitious project will po

sition the Kingdom as a leader in digitalization across the region.

Supporting Digital Infrastructure Initiatives and Start-Ups

This agreement with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) will accelerate the Kingdom’s digital transformation. QST’s data centers will not only cater to hyperscale cloud providers, international gaming and media platforms, and global content delivery networks but also support government digital infrastructure initiatives. Furthermore, preferential rates will be offered to Saudi Arabian-owned start-ups, fostering innovation within the Kingdom’s digital economy.

Creating High-Skill Jobs for Saudi Nationals

The design, construction, and operation of these new facilities will generate demand for a highly skilled workforce. QST is committed to ensuring that at least one-third of these new roles are filled by Saudi Arabian nationals. The company will implement dedicated training and skills development programs, further investing in a local workforce and ensuring that the Kingdom benefits directly from the creation of high-skill, high-value jobs.

Sustainable Data Centers with Renewable Energy

Both QST and MCIT are committed to sustainability. The new data centers will incorporate cutting-edge designs to minimize cooling requirements. Additionally, MCIT will collaborate with QST to develop and secure renewable energy sources, further enhancing sustainability. This initiative will create significant demand for new green energy, with both parties actively exploring the feasibility of connecting solar PV facilities to the data centers.

Quotes from Key Stakeholders

• Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Deputy Minister of MCIT, Bassam Al Bassam:

“We thank QST that came to the table with the perfect mix for us – global data center experience combined with local infrastructure development expertise, a real commitment to excellence and focus on sustainable investments. We are confident that these new data centers will accelerate our own green digitalisation plans in the Kingdom.”

• Tim Bawtree, co-founder and CEO of Quantum Switch:

“We are honoured to be awarded this contract by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With expertise gained through the design, build and operations of over 4 million square feet of data centres, we understand the challenges and know how to find the right solutions to deliver this strategic project for the MCIT.”

• Matthew Nathan, CEO of Tamasuk:

“We are committed to the QST – MCIT partnership, combining Tamasuk’s financial capacity and development expertise with Quantum’s undoubted technical knowledge and reputation with international hyperscalers to become the pre-eminent Saudi data centre developer and operator.”