Saudi Arabia chosen as first location for $1bn Edgnex data center rollout

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Updated 30 March 2022
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Saudi Arabia chosen as first location for $1bn Edgnex data center rollout

RIYADH: Global digital infrastructure company Edgnex has chosen the Kingdom as its first location for its $1 billion planned data center empire across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

The facility, which is projected to launch in the third quarter of 2023, will have a power load of 20 MW, and will cover an area of 17,720 square meters.

“We want to help attract hyperscalers and innovators from around the world and give them a foundation for growth in the Kingdom,” Telecom TV reported, citing Niall McLoughlin, Senior Vice President of property developer Damac Group.

The facility aims to deliver new speed and agility to cater to local economies, enterprises, and end users.

Edgnex’s decision to expand to the Kingdom is attributed to the country’s dynamic ICT market, strategic location for data center investment, and the growing data usage in the region.

In line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, the facility will help diversify the Gulf country’s economy.

US real estate company JLL has been selected as managing partner for Edgnex’s proposed data center empire. 


Closing Bell: Saudi main index closes in green at 10,917 

Updated 19 January 2026
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Closing Bell: Saudi main index closes in green at 10,917 

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index rose on Monday, gaining 4.86 points, or 0.04 percent, to close at 10,917.04. 

The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR3.95 billion ($1.05 billion), as 102 of the listed stocks advanced, while 147 retreated. 

The MSCI Tadawul Index increased, up 0.54 points, or 0.04 percent, to close at 1,467.06. 

The Kingdom’s parallel market Nomu lost 85.41 points, or 0.36 percent, to close at 23,357.50. This comes as 19 of the listed stocks advanced, while 46 retreated. 

The best-performing stock was Tourism Enterprise Co., with its share price surging by 10 percent to SR13.53. 

Other top performers included Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co., which saw its share price rise by 8.64 percent to SR39.22, and Anaam International Holding Group, which saw a 4.05 percent increase to SR12.59. 

Alramz Real Estate Co. saw its share price rising by 3.95 percent to close at SR61.85, while Umm Al Qura for Development and Construction Co. closed at SR18.08, marking a 3.67 percent increase in share price. 

On the downside, the worst performer of the day was Saudi Industrial Export Co., whose share price fell by 3.72 percent to SR2.59. 

ACWA Power Co. saw its share price fall 3.54 percent to SR177.20, while Naseej International Trading Co. declined 3.08 percent to SR29.56. 

Moreover, the share price of Rabigh Refining and Petrochemical Co. dropped 2.95 percent to close at SR6.57, while Nice One Beauty Digital Marketing Co. saw its share price dropping 2.65 percent to SR17.97. 

On the announcement front, Alinma Capital has declared a cash dividend distribution totaling SR6.55 million for unitholders of the Alinma Saudi Government Sukuk ETF Fund.  

The dividend, covering the period from July to December, amounts to SR0.162 per unit and represents approximately 1.56 percent of the fund’s net asset value as of Jan. 15.  

Its share price closed at SR10.42 on the main market, marking a 0.1 percent increase. 

Also, Itmam Consultancy Co. has been awarded a significant project by the Digital Government Authority to develop digital investment skills within the public sector.  

The contract, officially granted on Jan. 19, is valued at more than 5 percent of the company’s total 2024 revenue.  

According to a statement, the program aims to equip government employees with the expertise needed to enhance digital government investment efficiency, focusing on software license development aligned with legal and technical standards.  

Its share price remained unchanged on Nomu at SR16.40.