Colt Technology Services strengthens Middle East connectivity

By Vriti Gothi

Colt Technology Services has planned to scale up its operations in the Middle East, citing increased demand for high-capacity, low-latency digital infrastructure driven by cloud adoption, artificial intelligence (AI) workloads, and expanding financial markets.

The London-headquartered digital infrastructure provider said it will expand its regional team and strengthen its presence in existing markets, including Turkey and Dubai. The company also intends to partner with local operators in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf markets, including the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman.

The move reflects intensifying demand for secure and resilient connectivity across the region as enterprises scale digital transformation initiatives and hyperscale cloud providers accelerate data centre investments. Colt said both existing customers and new market entrants are seeking enhanced connectivity into Middle Eastern hubs, while organisations in the US, Europe, and Asia-Pacific are extending their network reach into the region.

As part of the expansion, Colt will invest in additional digital infrastructure and reinforce its position as a connectivity gateway linking Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The company said customers will benefit from deeper network resilience through leased capacity on three major subsea cable systems: the Europe India Gateway (EIG), FALCON, and HAWK. These systems connect Europe and Asia with key Middle Eastern markets, supporting enhanced Ethernet services, direct cloud interconnections, and low-latency connectivity.

The expansion aligns with Colt’s broader strategy to develop fiber-based infrastructure and an AI-driven platform aimed at automating service delivery and improving customer experience.

“Businesses are increasingly looking to the Middle East as a land of extraordinary opportunity a region reshaping the global digital economy and setting the pace for the next era of AI-powered innovation,” said Keri Gilder, CEO of Colt Technology Services. “While many providers are racing to establish a foothold, Colt already has exceptional people, deep regional expertise and robust infrastructure in key Middle Eastern markets, and we have ambitious, exciting plans to scale even further.”

The company noted that demand for connectivity is also being fuelled by a surge in regional data centre construction. Hyperscale cloud providers are investing in large-scale campuses across Gulf markets, attracted by competitive energy costs and supportive regulatory frameworks.

The announcement comes as GDP growth across Gulf Cooperation Council economies is projected to reach 4.4% in 2026, outpacing global averages and reinforcing the region’s position as a digital and financial growth hub.

Colt will showcase its regional capabilities at Capacity Middle East, held from 10 to 12 February at the Grand Hyatt Dubai Conference and Exhibition Centre.