Nebulane Joins AWS as a Pre-Launch Partner for the New Saudi Arabia Region

Nov 10, 2025 | Blog

AWS to Invest $5.3B in a New Cloud Region in the KSA, Unlocking Local AI, Cloud, and Data Sovereignty for Businesses

AWS has announced a major milestone for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: an investment of over $5.3 billion to launch a new AWS Cloud Region in Saudi Arabia by 2026, complete with new local data centers and full-scale regional cloud infrastructure.

This marks one of AWS’s most significant regional expansions—designed to meet the Kingdom’s growing demand for cloud services, digital transformation, and AI-led innovation.

Today, we’re proud to share that Nebulane is an official AWS Pre-Launch Partner for the upcoming Saudi Region, enabling organizations to prepare, migrate, and modernize ahead of launch.

Why This Matters for GCC and Saudi Businesses

For organizations operating in KSA and the broader GCC, this new Region is a game-changer.

1. Local Data Residency & Compliance

  • Run sensitive workloads entirely inside the Kingdom
  • Meet strict regulatory and governance standards
  • Support data-sensitive sectors such as finance, healthcare, and government

2. Lower Latency, Higher Performance

  • Deliver faster application response times
  • Improve customer experience for digital services
  • Support real-time APIs, analytics, and latency-critical workloads

3. Advanced AI & Machine Learning at Local Scale

  • Train and deploy AI/ML models with in-country data
  • Run GenAI workloads more securely and efficiently
  • Enable real-time inference and high-volume data processing
  • Unlock new opportunities for automation, personalization, and predictive insights

4. Enterprise-Grade Security & Availability

  • Multiple Availability Zones for resilient architectures
  • Built-in AWS security frameworks and redundancy
  • Strong foundation for disaster recovery and high availability

What This Means for Your Cloud

At Nebulane, we believe that the new AWS Saudi Arabia Region enables strategic advantages for businesses in the Kingdom:

  • Full-scale cloud services locally — Access the complete portfolio of AWS compute, storage, database, and AI/ML services directly within Saudi Arabia.

  • Data residency and compliance — Keep sensitive workloads fully in-country to meet regulatory, governance, and industry standards.

  • Enterprise-grade scalability and resilience — Multiple Availability Zones enable highly available, fault-tolerant architectures capable of supporting mission-critical workloads.

  • Optimized AI and analytics workflows — Run large-scale AI/ML training, inference, and analytics on local infrastructure for higher throughput and reduced cross-border data transfer.

  • Robust foundation for modernization — Whether migrating applications, modernizing legacy systems, or deploying innovative digital services, the local Region provides the infrastructure backbone for growth.

    How Nebulane Can Help

    As an AWS Advanced Tier Consulting Partner—and an official pre-launch partner for the new AWS Saudi Arabia Region—Nebulane gives organizations an early advantage in preparing for in-country cloud adoption. We help businesses modernize systems, adopt AI, and deploy workloads locally through:

    • Designing cloud-first architectures that leverage the full capabilities of the new AWS Region, ensuring performance, compliance, and scalability.

    • Migrating and modernizing workloads to fully utilize AWS Region and core cloud services, eliminating reliance on distant data centers.

    • Supporting AI and Agentic-AI adoption with robust, scalable foundations for advanced analytics, machine learning, and intelligent automation.

    Because we are ISO 27001-certified, data protection and compliance are foundational—not optional—in every engagement.

    What Steps You Should Consider Now

    If your organization is operating—or planning to operate—in KSA (or the wider GCC), it’s important to take practical steps to prepare for the new AWS Region. Nebulane can provide guidance throughout this process:

    1. Start with a Free Demo or Proof of Concept — Explore how local cloud infrastructure can support your workloads and AI initiatives, without committing upfront. [Book Your Free Demo]

    2. Review Your Current Cloud Setup — Understand how your applications, data, and analytics are currently structured, and identify areas where a local Region could bring benefits.

    3. Consider Future Deployment Needs — Evaluate how running workloads locally might support AI, analytics, and digital transformation efforts, and plan accordingly.

    4. Plan for a Smooth Transition — Whether it’s migration, modernization, or integrating new services, having a structured approach helps ensure performance, compliance, and reliability.

    Want to talk through how this AWS region launch in Saudi Arabia could affect your business? Reach out at Nebulane – we’re here to support your cloud and AI journey across the region.

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