Oman Data Center Market - Investment Analysis & Growth Opportunities 2024-2029

MARKET OVERVIEW

The Oman data center market size will witness investments of USD 326.0 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 10.30% during the forecast period. The growing internet and social media penetration across the country, driven by COVID-19, the deployment of 5G services, and better and improved inland connectivity with about five upcoming submarine cables, make the Oman data center market attractive for investors. Furthermore, the Oman Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) came into effect in February 2023, aligning it with the General Data Protection Regulation that exists in the European Union. This law includes details related to the data controller, contact details of the Data Protection Officer (DPO), data subjects' rights, purposes of data processing, a detailed description of the processing activities, including details of third parties with whom the data is being shared, and other related factors.

The Oman data center market is an emerging market with a decent implementation of digitalization, cloud-based services, 5G, Big Data, and even AI. Some data center operators operating in the country include Equinix, Ooredoo, Oman Data Park, and Cloud Acropolis, among others. Further, Oman’s sustainability goal is to achieve the net zero carbon emissions target by 2050. Solar energy, followed by wind energy, is the major contributor to harnessing renewable energy in Oman. In Oman, Oman Telecommunications Company (Omantel), Ooredoo, and Vodafone Oman are some telecommunication companies working towards or having already deployed 5G technology. Also, Muscat is the primary location for investments in the Oman data center market, followed by Baushar, Wattaya, Duqm, and other cities.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

• The Oman data center market has about six operational colocation data centers. Most of these colocation data centers have been developed according to Tier III standards. For instance, Oman Data Park’s Duqm data center facility was built according to Uptime Tier III standards.
• Equinix, Ooredoo, Oman Data Park, Cloud Acropolis, and a few others are among the top and largest data center operators in the Oman data center market, and they have facilities spread across the country.
• The country is also witnessing developments in submarine and inland connectivity. For instance, 2Africa is one of the longest subsea cables deployed here, measuring over 27,500 miles, connecting Oman with the UAE, the UK, Qatar, South Africa, and other countries.
• Significant deployment and adoption of 5G services in Oman will fuel data traffic and further grow the demand for more data centers in the Oman data center market. For instance, in February 2023, Ooredoo collaborated with Huawei Technologies to implement technologies, wireless solutions, and 5G services in the Oman market and some of the other Middle Eastern countries to upgrade networks and improve the digital experience of the end users.

WHY SHOULD YOU BUY THIS RESEARCH?

• Market size is available in terms of investment, area, power capacity, and Oman colocation market revenue.
• An assessment of the data center investment in Oman by colocation, hyperscale, and enterprise operators.
• Investments in the area (square feet) and power capacity (MW) across cities in the country.
• A detailed study of the existing Oman data center market landscape, an in-depth market analysis, and insightful predictions about Oman data center market size during the forecast period.
• Snapshot of existing and upcoming third-party data center facilities in Oman
  • Facilities Covered (Existing): 6
  • Facilities Identified (Upcoming): 6
  • Coverage: 4 Cities
  • Existing vs. Upcoming (Area)
  • Existing vs. Upcoming (IT Load Capacity)
• Data Center Colocation Market in Oman
  • Colocation Market Revenue & Forecast (2023-2029)
  • Wholesale vs. Retail Colocation Revenue (2023-2029)
  • Retail Colocation Pricing
• The Oman data center market investments are classified into IT, power, cooling, and general construction services with sizing and forecast.
• A comprehensive analysis of the latest trends, growth rate, potential opportunities, growth restraints, and prospects for the industry.
• Business overview and product offerings of prominent IT infrastructure providers, construction contractors, support infrastructure providers, and investors operating in the industry.
• A transparent research methodology and the analysis of the demand and supply aspects of the market.

VENDOR LANDSCAPE

• Some key colocation investors in the Oman data center market in 2023 are Equinix, Ooredoo, Oman Data Park, and Cloud Acropolis, among others. 
• Hyperscale operators like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon operate in this country via their local partners, as none of them have their own dedicated cloud region in Oman as of Q1 2024.
• Telecom operators such as Omantel, Ooredoo, and Vodafone are among the major telecom operators that have either deployed 5G technology in some cities on a trial basis or are in the process of launching commercial 5G services across the country. 
• Gulf Data Hub is the new entrant into the Oman data center market as of 2023, having planned for two data center facilities in Oman. Timelines and other details of this project are not known yet.

EXISTING VS. UPCOMING DATA CENTERS

• Existing Facilities in the Region (Area and Power Capacity)
  • Muscat
  • Other Cities
• List of Upcoming Facilities in the Region (Area and Power Capacity)
  • Muscat
  • Other Cities

REPORT COVERAGE:

This report analyses the Oman data center market share. It elaboratively analyses the existing and upcoming facilities and investments in IT, electrical, mechanical infrastructure, general construction, and tier standards. It discusses market sizing and investment estimation for different segments. The segmentation includes:

IT Infrastructure

• Servers
• Storage Systems
• Network Infrastructure

Electrical Infrastructure

• UPS Systems
• Generators
• Transfer Switches & Switchgears
• PDUs
• Other Electrical Infrastructure

Mechanical Infrastructure

• Cooling Systems
• Rack Cabinets
• Other Mechanical Infrastructure

Cooling Systems

• CRAC and CRAH
• Chillers
• Cooling Tower and Dry Coolers
• Other Cooling Units

General Construction

• Core & Shell Development
• Installation & commissioning Services
• Building & Engineering Design
• Fire Detection & Suppression Systems
• Physical Security
• DCIM

Tier Standard

• Tier I & Tier II
• Tier III
• Tier IV

VENDOR LANDSCAPE

• IT Infrastructure Providers: Broadcom, Cisco Systems, Dell Technologies, Fujitsu, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Huawei Technologies, IBM, Lenovo, NetApp, Oracle.
• Data Center Construction Contractors & Sub-Contractors: AECOM, DC Pro Engineering, Direct Services, Hill International, Turner & Townsend.
• Support Infrastructure Providers: ABB, Airedale, Alfa Laval, Caterpillar, Cummins, Eaton, Johnson Controls, Legrand, Schneider Electric, Siemens, STULZ, Vertiv.
• Data Center Investors: Cloud Acropolis, Datamount, Equinix, Ooredoo, and Oman Data Park.
• New Entrants: Gulf Data Hub.