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Microsoft confirmed on August 31, 2026, that its Saudi Arabia East datacenter region will be available in November 2026. Located in the Eastern Province and comprising three Azure Availability Zones, the new region will provide local data residency and low--latency access to cloud and AI services. This infrastructure is projected to contribute to an estimated $44 billion in new revenue for the Saudi economy by 2030, supporting the 'Saudi Vision 2030' digital transformation. This expansion marks a significant milestone in Microsoft's long--term investment in the Middle East's AI--powered economy.