Saudi Arabia urges GCC to integrate digital networks, computing power
- Saudi Arabia has called for Gulf Cooperation Council states to create a shared digital network and pool computing resources to enhance competitiveness internationally.
- The proposal, outlined by Communications Minister Abdullah Alswaha, aims to strengthen Gulf integration amid the rise of artificial intelligence and technology.
- Saudi Arabia's digital infrastructure has rapidly grown, increasing data center capacity from 68 megawatts in 2021 to over 467 megawatts projected by 2026, backed by over $14.9 billion in investment.
