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How is the investment landscape shifting for Middle Eastern digital infrastructure?

11 Feb 2026
Capacity Stage
Keynotes Capacity Middle East Datacloud Middle East
Across the region, we are seeing huge investment into digital infrastructure, driven by ambitious government-led initiatives to diversify oil-dominated economies. Even as sovereign wealth funds continue to drive investment, we are seeing an increase in international investment in the region, including KKR and Gulf Data Hub, as well as I Squared and PIF’s joint investment fund.
  • Which verticals are most attractive to investors?
  • How is international investment impacting digital infrastructure deployment?
  • How do returns in the region compare to those available elsewhere in digital infrastructure, like the US?
Chairperson
Rohan Dhamija, Managing Partner | Director Head - Middle East and India (South Asia) - Analysis Mason
Speakers
Julian Barratt-Due, Managing Director Real Assets, Private Equity, Credit Middle East - KKR
Paul Abfalter, Chief Strategy and Revenue Officer - Flag Telecom
Ashish Ahuja, Founder & CEO - Sloka Partners
Ada Ogbunude, Senior Investment Officer & TMT Lead MEPA - IFC
Sawan Sachdeva, Associate Vice President - TATA COMMUNICATIONS
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