This dashboard tracks Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) across Middle East — the neutral facilities where networks interconnect to exchange traffic directly. IXP density and peering capacity shape regional connectivity, content delivery performance, and low-latency access to cloud and AI inference workloads. Whether you're evaluating markets in Middle East for data center investment, planning cross-border connectivity, or researching infrastructure to support latency-sensitive applications, this live data from PeeringDB provides the foundation.
Internet Exchanges? Unique Internet Exchanges with presence in at least one facility in Middle East.
20
+0 vs last monthFacilities with an IX? Data centers or colocation facilities in Middle East that host at least one Internet Exchange.
46
+0 vs last monthNetworks? Unique networks with presence in at least one facility in Middle East.
367
+6 vs last monthData as of March 1, 2026 via PeeringDB
Historical Growth
Middle East Internet Exchanges by Country
The map below shows peering-capable data centers in Middle East. Regions with dense clusters of IX-connected facilities are better positioned to attract AI infrastructure and data center investment.
IX Facilities in Middle East
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Top 25 Internet Exchange Organizations by Peers
| Rank | Organization | IXs | Peers? Total unique networks peering across all IXs operated by this organization. | Facilities | Countries | Speed? Total port capacity across all IXs operated by this organization. |
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Top 25 Internet Exchanges by Peers
| Rank | Internet Exchange | Peers? Number of unique networks (ASNs) peering at this IX. | Facilities | Countries | Speed? Total port capacity across all connected networks. |
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Top 25 Interconnection Facilities by IX Presence
| Rank | Facility | IXs | Nets (Phys)? Networks with physical equipment at this facility. | Nets (Virt)? Networks peering at IXs in this facility without physical presence. | City | Country |
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Top 25 Networks by IX Connections
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Countries in Middle East with Internet Exchanges
Explore internet exchange data for each country in Middle East. Each country page details IX growth, facility counts, and network presence.
Bahrain 
Cyprus 
Israel 
Jordan 
Kuwait 
Lebanon 
Oman 
Palestine 
Qatar 
Saudi Arabia 
Turkey 
United Arab Emirates Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Internet Exchange? ▾
An Internet Exchange (IX) is where multiple networks connect to exchange traffic directly, rather than routing through third parties. This reduces costs, improves performance, and lowers latency for end users.
IXs are typically housed in carrier-neutral data centers where no single network has control, creating a level playing field for all participants. Networks connect via switches and exchange traffic through peering agreements. A single IX may have a physical presence in multiple facilities across a region.
What is the source of this data? ▾
IX infrastructure data on this page is sourced from PeeringDB, a freely available database of networks and interconnection facilities maintained by the global network operator community. PeeringDB data is self-reported by network operators and facility owners and is updated continuously.
How many Internet Exchanges are in Middle East? ▾
As of the latest data, Middle East has 20 Internet Exchanges present across 46 facilities, with 367 unique networks physically connected across 12 countries.
These numbers are updated monthly from PeeringDB. See the chart above for historical trends.
Which countries in Middle East have Internet Exchanges? ▾
12 countries in Middle East have at least one Internet Exchange: Bahrain, Cyprus, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates.
Click any country on the map above or in the country grid to view detailed IX data for that country.
Why does Internet Exchange infrastructure matter for Middle East? ▾
The physical location of Internet Exchanges directly impacts network performance, cost, and resilience for users and businesses in Middle East:
- Latency: Regional IXs keep local traffic local, reducing round-trip times for end users
- Cost: Direct peering at local IXs reduces transit costs for ISPs across Middle East
- Resilience: Multiple interconnection points prevent single points of failure
- Economic development: IXs attract network investment, data centers, and digital businesses to the region
Without sufficient regional IXs, traffic may be routed through distant cities or continents, adding latency and cost.
Why are internet exchanges important for AI inference? ▾
Real-time inference and edge inference workloads require the lowest possible latency to deliver instant responses. Internet exchanges provide direct peering between networks, minimizing the number of network hops and reducing round-trip time. This is critical for real-time inference applications like conversational AI and autonomous vehicles, as well as edge inference deployments that process data closer to end users rather than in centralized cloud data centers.
Which are the largest IX organizations in Middle East? ▾
The largest Internet Exchange organizations in Middle East by number of IXs operated include:
- Equinix, Inc. — 45 IXs, 1,959 peers
- DE-CIX Group AG — 27 IXs, 1,533 peers
- NetIX Communications JSC — 2 IXs, 149 peers
- Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat) — 1 IX, 42 peers
- Saudi Arabia Internet Exchange — 2 IXs, 37 peers
See the full Top 25 rankings in the tables above.
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