Zoho Corporation, a global technology company, has launched data centers in the UAE, in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. This is part of its AED 100 million investment in the country, originally announced in 2023. This is also in line with Dubai Vision 2030, as well as local laws pertaining to data sovereignty.
In a press release, Zoho revealed that the data centers will host solutions from Zoho Corporation’s two key brands: ManageEngine (enterprise IT management) and Zoho (cloud business solutions). The data centers have also received certification from CSP Security Standard Certificate by DESC (Dubai Electronic Security Center), qualifying them to serve government and semi-government entities in addition to local businesses.
“The opening of our data centers is part of our ongoing investment in the UAE, which remains one of the largest markets in the region for both ManageEngine and Zoho brands,” said Shailesh Davey, Co-founder and CEO, Zoho Corporation. “With this move, Zoho Corporation will be enabling businesses store their data locally, strengthening data sovereignty, and supporting National Cybersecurity Agenda.”
Zoho further said that in the recent years, ManageEngine has seen particularly strong growth in BFSI, government and public sector, and manufacturing, fuelled by cloud adoption, which is growing at nearly 35 percent in the region for the brand’s cloud solutions. This trend reflects a broader shift toward cloud-first strategies, as organizations prioritise scalability, agility, and faster innovation.
