Qlik Launches New AWS Cloud Region to Accelerate Middle East AI

Qlik, a global leader in data integration, data quality, analytics, and artificial intelligence, today announced the launch of a new AWS cloud region in the Middle East, reinforcing its commitment to organisations across the region that require high-performance AI, data integration, and analytics solutions with full data sovereignty.

As governments and enterprises rapidly scale AI initiatives, the ability to control, process, and analyse data within national borders has become a necessity. The new cloud region allows businesses across key industries such as finance, healthcare, energy, and the public sector to operate with real-time intelligence, lower latency, and full regulatory assurance.

“AI is a strategic priority for economic diversification in the Middle East,” stated Tejas Mehta, SVP & GM, MEA, Qlik. “But AI is only as effective as the data it is built on. With our new AWS cloud region, customers can confidently adopt AI-driven analytics while retaining their data within the region—ensuring compliance, security, and superior performance.”

The Middle East stands at an inflection point: governments are setting ambitious AI adoption targets, regulators are tightening data residency requirements, and businesses are demanding faster access to insights to maintain competitiveness.

This cloud region directly addresses these priorities by:

• Ensuring data sovereignty: Organisations can comply with local regulations by keeping sensitive data within the region.

• Reducing latency and improving performance: Keeping data closer enables faster AI model training, swifter insights, and more efficient operations.

• Enabling AI at scale: Access to Qlik’s advanced analytics, data integration, and AI-powered automation tools ensures organisations can transition from data to decision-making more rapidly than ever.

With this launch, Qlik is equipping enterprises across the region with the tools to drive innovation, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. According to PwC, nearly 70% of Middle East companies plan to migrate the majority of their operations to the cloud within two years, while Telecom Advisory Services projects public cloud adoption will generate US$733 billion in economic value across the Middle East and North Africa by 2033. This rapid evolution highlights the need for AI-ready, high-performance infrastructure.

Qlik’s Middle East AWS cloud region will offer:

• Qlik Analytics, delivering a comprehensive suite of AI-powered analytics capabilities for smarter, faster decision-making.

• Qlik Talend Cloud®, providing seamless movement of data between enterprise applications, data lakes, and AI models.

• Qlik AutoML® and AI-powered automation, enabling organisations to quickly scale predictive and prescriptive analytics.

“This is about making AI tangible for businesses in the Middle East,” added Mehta. “We’re ensuring organisations in the region have the foundation they require to make AI-driven decisions faster, more securely, and in full alignment with regulatory expectations.”

Qlik’s expansion bolsters the Middle East’s ambition to become a global AI hub. With local infrastructure, extended partnerships, and enhanced support, Qlik is enabling businesses to adopt AI with confidence.