Saudi Arabia has entered the global race for large-scale digital infrastructure with the launch of the Hexagon Data Centre in Riyadh, described as the world’s largest government data centre and classified as Tier IV, the highest international standard for reliability. The Hexagon Data Centre aims to deploy advanced technologies to support the Kingdom’s developmental sectors at a time when data has become a primary driver of modern economic and social transformation. The initiative aligns with the national strategy led by Saudi Data and AI Authority and the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, positioning Saudi Arabia at the forefront of countries leveraging advanced technologies for human benefit and national progress. Massive new government data centre in Saudi Arabia The centre reflects the vision of Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister and Chairman of SDAIA’s Board of Directors, to establish Saudi Arabia as a global hub for advanced technologies. Developing robust digital infrastructure has been identified as a strategic necessity to ensure technical sovereignty over national data while supporting economic diversification beyond oil. Saudi Arabia already ranks first globally on several indicators, including government strategy in the Global AI Index. Data centres have evolved significantly […]