The UAE-IX, powered by DE-CIX, is now technically able to supporting 800 Gigabit Ethernet (GE) entry. As well as, the Web Alternate (IX) now presents 400 GE ports. These updates had been introduced by DE-CIX, a world IX operator, in collaboration with accomplice datamena, a carrier-neutral information centre based mostly within the UAE serving the Center East and Africa (MEA) area.
Cloud on-ramps are additionally being developed to offer direct entry to Alibaba and Google clouds within the coming months. At present, the UAE-IX is related to greater than 110 networks, with peak visitors exceeding 1 Terabit per second (a 35% improve in comparison with 2025), and over 6.6 terabits of related buyer capability.
Established in 2012 and operated by DE-CIX on behalf of datamena, the UAE-IX serves as a regional hub for connectivity. Along with the peering change, it presents enterprise-grade interconnection companies, together with Cloud Alternate, cloud routing, and connectivity to Microsoft 365, supporting constant software efficiency.
The Cloud Alternate at present contains main world cloud suppliers akin to Amazon Internet Providers (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Oracle Cloud, with Alibaba Cloud and Google Cloud to be added. The UAE-IX supplies 400 GE entry and is 800 GE prepared, aiming to assist anticipated bandwidth progress over the following decade.
DE-CIX, with its impartial interconnection ecosystem, has operated within the Center East for over ten years, with IXs in Iraq, Jordan, Qatar, the UAE, and Türkiye. The UAE-IX in Dubai operates underneath the DE-CIX as a Service (DaaS) mannequin, which incorporates set up, upkeep, provisioning, and advertising assist, permitting carriers and information centres to determine absolutely managed IX platforms.
These enhancements strengthen the UAE-IX’s capability to offer resilient, high-performance, and safe interconnection companies throughout the Center East.
