Cloud providers in Saudi Arabia (2026)
themiddleeast.cloud lists five cloud providers with a documented presence in Saudi Arabia: Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud and the Saudi Cloud Computing Company (SCCC) already operate live infrastructure in the Kingdom; AWS has announced a first Saudi Arabia region for December 2026 but has not opened one yet; Microsoft Azure lists Saudi Arabia as a served market in our data without a confirmed regional launch in its own profile. Four of the five are marked Verified; SCCC is Pending verification. The table below states exactly what is live, announced or unconfirmed for each provider.
This directory currently lists 5 real organizations matching this page (fewer than the 10 usually shown on a pillar page). We show exactly what our verified and pending data supports, not a padded list.
Cloud providers in Saudi Arabia: the list
- AWS Middle East Verified
Announced only: a first Saudi Arabia region is planned for December 2026, not yet open. Live regions today are Bahrain (2019) and the UAE (2022). - Google Cloud Middle East Verified
Live region in Dammam, opened November 2023, alongside its Doha, Qatar region opened in 2023. - Microsoft Azure Middle East Verified
Listed as a served market in this directory’s data; Microsoft’s own profile confirms live regions only in the UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi) and Qatar, not Saudi Arabia. - Oracle Cloud Middle East Verified
Live cloud infrastructure region(s) in Saudi Arabia, alongside the UAE, per Oracle’s own profile. - SCCC (Saudi Cloud Computing Company) Pending verification
Saudi national cloud provider headquartered in Riyadh; operates as the local reseller and operator of Alibaba Cloud infrastructure within the Kingdom.
Comparison
| Organization | Headquarters | Size | Founded | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWS Middle East | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 1000+ | — | Verified |
| Google Cloud Middle East | Doha, Qatar | 1000+ | — | Verified |
| Microsoft Azure Middle East | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 1000+ | — | Verified |
| Oracle Cloud Middle East | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 1000+ | — | Verified |
| SCCC (Saudi Cloud Computing Company) | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | — | 2022 | Pending verification |
Frequently asked questions
How many cloud providers does themiddleeast.cloud list in Saudi Arabia?
Five: AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Oracle Cloud and SCCC (Saudi Cloud Computing Company). Four are marked Verified; SCCC is Pending verification. This reflects our data as of September 2026 and grows as new organizations are reviewed and published.
Which cloud providers already have a live cloud region inside Saudi Arabia?
Based on each company’s own profile: Google Cloud (Dammam, opened November 2023), Oracle Cloud and SCCC, the Saudi national provider. AWS has announced a first Saudi Arabia region for December 2026 but it is not open yet, and Microsoft Azure’s own profile does not confirm a live Saudi Arabia region.
What is SCCC (Saudi Cloud Computing Company)?
SCCC, marketed as sccc by stc, is Saudi Arabia’s national cloud provider, established in June 2022 as an stc Group subsidiary partnered with Alibaba Cloud, eWTP Arabia Capital and other Saudi entities. It operates as the local reseller and operator of Alibaba Cloud infrastructure inside the Kingdom, keeping customer data hosted in-country.
Is a Saudi Arabia cloud region the same as data residency?
Not automatically. A live in-country region makes local data residency possible, but you still need to configure where your data is stored and check the provider’s data residency terms for the specific services you use. A provider with only an announced or planned region cannot offer in-country residency until it actually opens.
Is it free to be listed as a cloud provider active in Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Listing in this directory is free and cannot be bought. We review every request manually and check that the organization exists, is active and has a genuine presence in the region before marking a profile Verified. Apply through the Become a partner form.
How does themiddleeast.cloud verify a provider’s presence in Saudi Arabia?
Our review checks legal existence, that the website belongs to the organization, that its activity matches its category, and that it has a genuine regional presence, as described on our methodology page. This pillar page states plainly, per provider, whether that presence is a live region, an announced plan, or a market listed in our data without a confirmed region.
How we verify these listings
Every organization on this page has been through the same review, described in full on our methodology page: we check it exists, that its activity matches its category, and that it has a genuine presence in the region. The badge next to each name shows whether that check is complete (Verified) or still pending.
Last updated: 2026-09-22