MongoDB has announced plans to expand its footprint in the Middle East, following five years of growth in the region, to meet more customers and organisations where they are and provide local support for modernisation and innovation projects.
MongoDB’s unified, intelligent data platform was built to power the next generation of applications and is the most widely available, globally distributed database on the market. The company expects to more than double its headcount in the region this year, with a focus on hiring in sales, solutions architects, channel partnerships, and customer success roles.
Speaking exclusively to Tech Revolt, Anders Irlander Fabry, Regional Director, Middle East, Turkey, and Africa, MongoDB, stated: “The Middle East is one of the fastest-growing digital economies, with organisations rapidly adopting AI, cloud, and data-driven strategies. Our expansion is a direct response to the strong demand we’re seeing for modern data solutions that enable enterprises to scale and innovate faster.”
The investment comes after MongoDB’s strong performance, with the company expanding rapidly in the Middle East and North Africa at the same pace as its global growth since its regional launch in 2019. There is also a large and growing community of more than 23,000 developers in the UAE who list MongoDB as a skill on LinkedIn, which has grown by more than 20% over the last year.
With the UAE and Saudi Arabia aiming to become some of the world’s most advanced nations in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advanced technology, and reports stating that 88% of organisations in these regions are already investing in AI, a ripe ecosystem exists for companies to help fuel these ambitions.
At MongoDB’s first ‘Customer Day’ Summit in the region, held at the Museum of the Future, over 250 customers—including major blue-chip companies and entities from the government, aviation, and retail sectors—attended to experience live demonstrations and take part in technical sessions designed to equip them with the tools to build and deploy mission-critical applications at scale.
Commenting on MongoDB’s growing role in the region, Fabry told Tech Revolt: “Organisations here are increasingly relying on advanced data technologies to drive efficiency and unlock new revenue streams. MongoDB is not just expanding its presence but also deepening its engagement with local businesses, empowering them to harness data for smarter decision-making and operational excellence.”
Additionally, MongoDB signed a strategic partnership with Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (PJSC), to accelerate digital transformation in the region and empower organisations to build intelligent applications and AI-powered solutions.
Boris Bialek, Vice President and Field Chief Technology Officer, Industry Solutions, MongoDB, stated: “The UAE and Saudi are fast becoming major hubs for innovation, digital transformation, and AI-driven customer experience. It’s an exciting time for the region, and we’re proud to be playing a role in supporting this growth. The future is wedded in data, and by providing the data technology to empower businesses, we are setting a precedent for the future of data-driven decision-making.”
With a growing focus on AI, cloud adoption, and data-driven innovation, MongoDB’s expansion reinforces its commitment to the Middle East, ensuring businesses in the region have the tools to unlock the full potential of their data.
