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9/8/25, 10:45 AM Inside UAE’s Shift to Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure – Arabian Reseller

Inside UAE’s Shift to Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure

Chris Fernando September 4, 2025 3 minutes read

Written by Adrian Pickering, Regional General Manager, MENA, Red Hat

Over the past few years, hybrid cloud has evolved from a buzzword into a strategic cornerstone for organizations across the Middle
East. Nowhere is this transformation more apparent than in the UAE. From federal ministries to fintech startups, organizations across
the UAE are rapidly reimagining their infrastructure models. They are moving away from legacy systems and siloed data centers in
favor of more agile, scalable, and secure hybrid solutions that offer the best of both public and private cloud worlds.

Today, hybrid cloud isn’t just gaining momentum – it’s becoming foundational. Enterprises are increasingly turning to multi-cloud
models to modernize IT systems while retaining control over their data and operations.

Region Transformed by Cloud Choice
The cloud ecosystem in the Middle East, particularly in the UAE, has shifted dramatically in the last 12 to 18 months. Global
hyperscalers like AWS, Microsoft, and Alibaba have entered the market and expanded their regional availability, creating a
competitive landscape with greater service diversity and localized capabilities. Alongside them, sovereign cloud providers such as
G42 in Abu Dhabi and Moro Hub in Dubai have emerged with offerings tailored specifically for the country’s regulatory and
operational needs.

This transformation is further catalyzed by the strategic national visions set out by countries in the region, including the Saudi Vision
2030 and the UAE Centennial 2071. These ambitious plans outline specific goals for technological advancement and digital
transformation, driving investment and innovation in cloud infrastructure. By 2028, the global cloud market is poised to reach a value
of USD 1.266 trillion, a significant increase compared to USD 626.46 billion in 2023.

Organizations in the Middle East are increasingly finding innovative ways to harness cloud technology to support their growth and
digital strategies. Research has shown that around 90 per cent of companies in the region have moved beyond the ‘lift and shift’

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