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Databricks expands Middle East presence with new Abu Dhabi office

Databricks, a U.S.-based cloud computing and data company, plans to open a new office in Abu Dhabi early next year. This expansion is part of a broader strategy to invest heavily in the Middle East region, with plans to more than double its current team of over 50 MEA employees within the next 12 months. The company sees Abu Dhabi as a strategic hub to serve its UAE business and tap into the region's growing market, which already includes hundreds of customers across various sectors like retail, financial services, energy, and government. AI

IMPACT Databricks' expansion into the Middle East signals growing demand for data and AI infrastructure in the region.

RANK_REASON Company expansion into a new geographic region with significant investment and hiring plans. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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Databricks expands Middle East presence with new Abu Dhabi office

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Melissa Hancock ·

    Databricks sets sights on Abu Dhabi as Middle East growth takes off

    In this week’s Fortune Gulf Brief.