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    UAE‑IX launches region’s first 400GE internet ports

    By Jocelyn FangJune 18, 2025No Comments2 Mins Read
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    • First and only 400 GE access in the Middle East strengthens UAE-IX’s role as the region’s top peering hub.
    • Connected capacity surged by 2 Tbps over the past year, now exceeding 6 Tbps across nearly 110 networks.

    What happened: Middle East’s largest IX gets 400GE upgrade

    DE-CIX, the world-leading Internet Exchange (IX) operator, in partnership with Datamena(du’s carrier-neutral data centre and connectivity arm), has launched 400 Gigabit Ethernet (400 GE) ports at UAE-IX in Dubai—the first IX in the Middle East to offer this class of access . Since its 2012 inception, UAE-IX has grown to serve approximately 110 participants—including ISPs, cloud and content providers, carriers, and enterprises—with more than 6 Tbps of connected capacity. That capacity has risen by around 2 Tbps, or 30%, in just twelve months.

    Ivo Ivanov, CEO of DE-CIX, described the hub as a “global Internet hub” delivering resilient, low-latency connectivity for the GCC. Karim Benkirane, CCO at du, emphasised the shared vision of enabling high-performance, secure interconnection region-wide.

    Also read: DE-CIX internet exchange now live at Elea Data Centers
    Also read:
    Microsoft and DE-CIX partner to boost cloud connectivity

    Why it’s important

    The deployment of 400 GE ports is a strategic step forward for UAE-IX’s future-proofing, enabling members to scale network capacity in line with exploding demand for cloud, AI, video and enterprise services. As the only IX in the region with such high-speed access, UAE-IX now stands apart both regionally and globally.

    Operating under the DE-CIX–as-a-Service (DaaS) model, the exchange offers turnkey solutions—from installation and provisioning to marketing support—for partners such as carriers and data centres. DE-CIX already manages IXs in Iraq, Jordan, Qatar, Turkey and the UAE, aiming to foster more resilient regional network economies.

    From a technical standpoint, higher-capacity ports reduce congestion and mean less reliance on expensive transit services—translating into faster, more efficient routes across global networks.

    400GE datamena DE‑CIX Internet Exchange UAE‑IX
    Jocelyn Fang

    Jocelyn is a community engagement specialist at BTW Media, having studied investment Management at Bayes business school . Contact her at j.fang@btw.media.

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