Bahrain moved early among Gulf states to host major cloud computing infrastructure, positioning itself as a base for data services in a fast growing regional market.
The arrival of a global cloud region in the Kingdom was seen as a milestone, offering local businesses and government faster access to modern computing.
Officials have used the move to promote Bahrain as a technology friendly environment, pairing it with rules aimed at data and digital services.
The push reflects a bet that cloud and data infrastructure can help diversify the economy.
