Turkey’s data centre industry is experiencing a surge in fresh investment, largely backed by capital from the Arabian Gulf, which is expected to bolster the country’s expanding digital economy.
In May, Turkish e-commerce firm Trendyol revealed a partnership with the UAE-based Castle Investments, led by Gulf Data Hub founder Tarek Al Ashram, to build a data centre in Ankara, the Turkish capital.
The initial phase of the project, set for completion in 2026, will offer close to 10 megawatts of capacity, which is anticipated to scale up to 48MW upon the full delivery of the USD 500 million initiative.
Approximately 60 per cent of the facility’s capacity will be reserved for Trendyol’s own operations, with the remainder made available to other clients, according to Trendyol President Çağlayan Çetin.
“The Ankara Data Centre project will greatly improve the quality of our services for both domestic and international customers, underlining our dedication to investing in Turkey and our belief in the strength of its digital infrastructure,” stated Çetin.
According to Gökhan Say, CEO of early-stage investment and advisory firm CyBridge Capital, this latest development – along with similar initiatives – highlights the growing global demand for artificial intelligence and enhanced data security.
