The list celebrates the visionaries, strategists, and decision-makers who are shaping the Middle East’s digital future, spanning telecom, cloud, data centres, subsea networks, and technology entrepreneurship.

Each individual has demonstrated exceptional impact, from pioneering transformative projects to enabling national digital agendas and accelerating technological adoption.

“This year’s Power 50 highlights the remarkable talent steering the Middle East’s digital transformation,” said Vanessa Barbe, managing director at Capacity. “These leaders are not only building the infrastructure of today but also shaping the strategies and innovations that will define connectivity, resilience, and growth for years to come.”

The Power 50 also reflects the broader momentum of the Middle East’s digital sector. Investment in subsea cable systems, hyperscale data centres, fibre networks, and cloud platforms is surging, with governments and private players actively advancing national connectivity and innovation strategies. The winners exemplify the individuals turning vision into reality, ensuring the region remains at the forefront of digital infrastructure and technological leadership.

Capacity will formally unveil the full Power 50 in Capacity magazine at Capacity Middle East 2026, offering an opportunity for industry leaders to celebrate the achievements of their peers and foster collaboration across the sector.

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The event continues to attract increased attendance from data centre operators and hyperscalers through Datacloud Middle East. From fibre operators, international carriers, towers, data centres and hyperscalers to investment, content providers, vendors and construction, Capacity Middle East is the must attend event for anyone doing business in the region. For more information click here.

Capacity Power 50: Middle East