Ooredoo launches Salalah data centre to strengthen Oman’s role as regional digital hub

Muscat: Ooredoo has announced the launch of the Salalah Data Centre and Submarine Cable Landing Station, a landmark project set to position Oman as one of the region’s most important digital hubs.

Strategically located in the Dhofar region, Salalah is emerging as a critical node for international connectivity, linking Asia, Europe, and Africa through its proximity to multiple global subsea cable systems.

The new facility is the first of its kind in southern Oman to combine a class 3 compliance data centre with a submarine cable landing station. Built to support the next generation of cloud, AI and edge computing services, the facility starts with space to house 125 full server racks and will grow to 500 in phases, setting a new benchmark for digital infrastructure in the country.

“The data centre and landing station is a catalyst for Oman’s digital future,” said Saed Al Ghafri, director of infrastructure at Ooredoo. “It reinforces our role in driving economic diversification, attracting global digital investment and enabling the next wave of cloud and AI innovation. By creating a southern gateway for international connectivity, we are strengthening Oman’s position as a regional leader in the digital economy and unlocking long-term value for businesses, communities and the wider region.”

By creating a secure southern gateway for international cables, the project adds vital network resilience, reduces latency and opens up faster, more reliable connections. It is expected to attract global operators, hyperscalers and cloud providers to Oman, boosting the local economy and creating new job opportunities.

The facility’s advanced design supports everything from enterprise IT hosting to cutting-edge digital services, giving businesses and governments across the region access to faster, more secure and locally hosted cloud and content delivery.

The Salalah hub will also strengthen Ooredoo’s wider regional network. Other Ooredoo operating companies can use the facility to land traffic, host cloud services and share digital infrastructure, creating synergies across the group and expanding its global digital footprint.

With its integrated design, future-ready technology and strategic location, the Salalah Data Centre and Submarine Cable Landing Station represents a major step towards achieving Oman Vision 2040 and reinforces Ooredoo’s commitment to driving innovation, resilience and customer-focused digital services across the sultanate.